H&W Welders vs Queen's University in Championship. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 14 stage in the 2020 season. The match was played at Tillysburn Park in Belfast. The full-time result capped a H&W Welders vs Queen's University meeting in Championship with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for H&W Welders and Queen's University. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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H&W Welders vs Queen's University in Championship. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 14 stage in the 2020 season. The match was played at Tillysburn Park in Belfast. The full-time result capped a H&W Welders vs Queen's University meeting in Championship with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for H&W Welders and Queen's University. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
ChampionshipH&W Welders HARQueen's University QUEBallyclare ComradesBallymena UnitedRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
During his presentation, new Inter Miami star Casemiro filled Lionel Messi with praise: "Messi is one of the gods, if not the god of football." Casemiro has emerged as Inter Miami’s marquee addition of the 2026 summer transfer window, instantly filling the high-profile defensive midfield void the club struggled to replace. Set to share the pitch with Lionel Messi, the Brazilian superstar offered glowing praise during his official introduction: “Messi is one of the gods, if not the god of football.“ Following his starting run with Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, Casemiro opted to join Inter Miami in free agency, providing the Herons with a proven defensive anchor in the wake of Sergio Busquets’ retirement. Although the 34-year-old made his club debut last Saturday, logging a full 90 minutes in a 1-0 road victory over CF Montreal, his formal unveiling took place Thursday at Nu Stadium. During Thursday’s press conference, as reported by journalist José Armando, Casemiro spoke passionately about teaming up with Messi: “I am living a dream to play with one of the greatest of all time. I want to enjoy it, I want to help him continue winning because he is a winner. He teams up with another player who wants to win, who wants to compete. In the end, the margin between winning and losing is always very close, we know that, but we want to compete, and we want to compete.“ Casemiro expressed gratitude to managing owner Jorge Mas and co-owner David Beckham, noting that despite lucrative interest from European suitors, South Florida was his top priority. “I had many options—I had offers in Italy, I had many teams reaching out—but I am exactly where I want to be,” he stated. Casemiro sobre la oportunidad de jugar con Messi: "Quiero ayudarle a seguir ganando; es el Dios del fútbol"#InterMiamiCF #Messi pic.twitter.com/9Lxx6yGgPI— José Armando (@Jarm21) July 30, 2026 He concluded by placing Messi among the most influential figures in sports history: “I want to enjoy that, being with him, making him win, making him greater; he is one of the gods, if not the god of football. So I want to enjoy it with him and keep winning with him.“ Since Busquets hung up his boots, Inter Miami struggled to replicate the midfield balance that drove their previous championship runs, a vulnerability Casemiro’s presence is expected to resolve. The five-time Champions League winner inked a deal through June 2027 that includes a club option through 2029. Casemiro joins exclusive club to play alongside Messi and Ronaldo During their prime years in Europe, Messi and Casemiro shared an intense rivalry on opposite sides of El Clasico, featuring in epic Barcelona–Real Madrid clashes alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as heated international battles between Argentina and Brazil. Now in the twilight of his career, the decorated midfielder finds himself partnering with the player he once spent years trying to suppress. With the move, Casemiro becomes just the 28th player in soccer history to play alongside both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He is also the eighth former Real Madrid player to subsequently share a locker room with Messi, joining Angel Di Maria, Sergio Ramos, Gonzalo Higuain, Achraf Hakimi, Keylor Navas, Pablo Sarabia, Fernando Gago, and Ezequiel Garay. Complete List of Players to Play with Both Messi and Ronaldo Angel Di MariaGerard PiqueSergio RamosPaulo DybalaGonzalo HiguainCarlos TevezAchraf Hakimi Keylor NavasDecoVitinhaHenrik LarssonMartin CaceresMiralem PjanicArthur MeloNelson SemedoAndre GomesDanilo PereiraNuno MendesRenato SanchesFrancisco TrincaoPablo SarabiaAlejandro GarnachoLisandro Martinez Gabriel HeinzeFernando GagoEzequiel GarayGonzalo MartinezCasemiro
Today’s rumours are napping on the beachAs sports fans everywhere eagerly await the resumption of cricket’s County Championship season, what better way to while away a few minutes than to contemplate the latest football transfer rumours?Manchester United and Michael Carrick want to sign the 23-year-old Portugal winger Francisco Conceição from Juventus. The tricky former Porto player, who recently returned from the World Cup, is valued at about £43m (€50m). United are also said to be ahead of Chelsea in the race to snap up Alex Scott from Bournemouth. Continue reading...
Brentford striker Callum Wilson says the club's pre-season training camp in Portugal has allowed him to get to know his new team-mates "on a more personal level", as head coach Keith Andrews steps up his preparations for the new campaign. Wilson signed a 12-month contract to join the Bees in July, after leaving West Ham United as a free agent following the club's relegation to the Championship. The forward will provide competition for Brazil international Igor Thiago, who scored 25 goals across 40 appearances in all competitions last season.
The teenage sensation left New Jersey with soccer's biggest prize, but there was far more to celebrate than a winner's medal. Lamine Yamal capped another unforgettable chapter in his remarkable career as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift the 2026 World Cup. The teenage sensation left New Jersey with soccer’s biggest prize, but there was far more to celebrate than a winner’s medal. Stay with us as we reveal every remarkable World Cup record Yamal established during Spain‘s victorious campaign, achievements that have already secured his place among the game’s greatest young talents. Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup title, 16 years after its triumph in South Africa, thanks to Ferran Torres’ decisive extra-time strike. The victory completed a tournament in which Luis de la Fuente’s side consistently impressed, finishing the competition by limiting Argentina to virtually no attacking threat while producing one of the most dominant defensive displays ever seen in a World Cup final. Every World Cup record Lamine Yamal set Spain’s victory brought far more than a winners’ medal for Yamal. The 19-year-old left the United States having broken several World Cup and international soccer records during one extraordinary summer. Youngest player to win both the World Cup and the European Championship The biggest milestone of Yamal’s tournament came after the final whistle. At 19 years and six days old, he became the youngest player in soccer history to win both the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. Having already helped Spain lift Euro 2024, the Barcelona winger added the World Cup to his collection before turning 20. No other teenager has ever completed this international double, placing him in a category entirely of his own. Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates with his Winners Medal as he walks past the UEFA Euro 2024 Henri Delaunay Trophy First teenager to complete soccer’s biggest international double Closely linked to that achievement is another landmark. Yamal became the first player under the age of 20 to capture both major international trophies, confirming his extraordinary rise from teenage prospect to global superstar. His success has drawn inevitable comparisons with soccer legends such as Pelé, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Yet Yamal has already accomplished something none of them managed before reaching their twenties, giving Spain a player capable of shaping international soccer for years to come. First teenager to play in both European Championship and World Cup final The 2026 final also saw Yamal create another unique piece of history. He became the first soccerer ever to feature in both a UEFA European Championship final and a FIFA World Cup final while still a teenager. Only two years separated Spain’s Euro triumph from its World Cup success, allowing Yamal to achieve a feat that may remain unmatched for many years. His consistency on soccer’s biggest stages has become one of the defining stories of his young career. Historic age gap with Lionel Messi The final itself produced one final statistical curiosity. Yamal and Lionel Messi became the first players in World Cup final history to start for opposing teams while separated by more than 20 years in age. Images of the pair embracing after the final whistle quickly became iconic. Many observers viewed the moment as symbolic, with the veteran Argentine legend congratulating the teenager now widely expected to define soccer’s next era. Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain is congratulated by Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina Fourth-youngest World Cup winner in history Lifting the trophy added another prestigious record to Yamal’s growing resume. He finished the tournament tied as the fourth-youngest player ever to win the FIFA World Cup. Only Pele, Giuseppe Bergomi and Ronaldo Nazario achieved the feat at a younger age. Considering the level of competition in modern international soccer, joining that company represents another extraordinary mil
Manchester City welcomed clubs to their training ground on Tuesday to showcase the talent on offer during the summer transfer window. City have held such days for a number of years, where a short training session is put on in front of watching scouts, heads of recruitment and agents from Championship and other Football League clubs. All three have made first-team debuts for City, while 20-year-old centre-back Alleyne and left-back Wilson-Esbrand, 23, have both spent time away on loan.
This week on Soccer North, we break down the biggest World Cup controversies, react to all the action from the Canadian Championship, and discuss the Northern Super League's exciting expansion to Winnipeg. Plus, Olympic gold medallist Desiree Scott joins the show to talk about Winnipeg's new NSL franchise, the league's rapid growth, and the future of women's soccer in Canada.
Johnny Kenny is at the centre of a proper summer tug-of-war. According to reporter Alan Nixon via his Patreon account, relayed by @eflpublished on X, two Championship clubs are actively trying to pry ...
England heads to the Norway game in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals with the possibility of reaching its best mark in the FIFA Rankings. England entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup widely regarded as one of the strongest national teams of the tournament, and now, sitting just three wins away from glory, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch as the Three Lions prepare to battle Norway in the quarterfinal round. Yet, despite putting together a highly impressive run in North America, their official positioning in the global FIFA world rankings has remained relatively stagnant. England currently occupies the No. 4 spot in the official FIFA rankings, boasting 1,871.39 total points. The squad, led by manager Thomas Tuchel, actually entered the tournament already locked into that fourth-place position with 1,828.02 points, meaning their recent success has allowed them to comfortably maintain their distance from the chasing pack while failing to quite close the gap on the world’s top three nations. As the historic birthplace of modern soccer and home to the pioneering Football Association, England is currently in an ideal position to rewrite its own international record books regarding the global leaderboard. The Three Lions have climbed into the top three of the FIFA rankings on exactly three occasions in program history, achieving the feat in 2012, 2021, and most recently in 2023. Despite reaching those lofty heights, England has never managed to crack the top two spots, an institutional drought they will be incredibly eager to finally break by lifting the trophy this July. Declan Rice #4, Harry Kane #9 and Elliot Anderson #8 of England celebrate the team’s 3-2 victory. While Erling Haaland remains the top menace of a dangerous Norway squad, England still holds a definitive historical edge over their Scandinavian counterparts. Across 12 all-time meetings between the two European nations, England has claimed victory seven times, paired with three draws and just two losses, though this highly anticipated clash will mark their first-ever World Cup meeting. England looking to end its legendary championship drought England is firmly established as one of international soccer’s most historic brands, currently ranking fifth all-time for the most total matches played in World Cup history. However, during this year’s showcase, the primary objective for the Three Lions is simply putting an end to decades of tournament heartbreak. In their lone World Cup final appearance, England delivered a clinical performance to secure a legendary 4-2 extra-time victory over West Germany back in 1966, but the program has famously failed to return to the grandest stage ever since. The Three Lions came agonizingly close to snapping their broader trophy drought recently, but consecutive, heartbreaking defeats in the 2021 and 2024 Euro finals against Italy and Spain have only prolonged the nation’s wait for a major honor.
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During his presentation, new Inter Miami star Casemiro filled Lionel Messi with praise: "Messi is one of the gods, if not the god of football." Casemiro has emerged as Inter Miami’s marquee addition of the 2026 summer transfer window, instantly filling the high-profile defensive midfield void the club struggled to replace. Set to share the pitch with Lionel Messi, the Brazilian superstar offered glowing praise during his official introduction: “Messi is one of the gods, if not the god of football.“ Following his starting run with Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, Casemiro opted to join Inter Miami in free agency, providing the Herons with a proven defensive anchor in the wake of Sergio Busquets’ retirement. Although the 34-year-old made his club debut last Saturday, logging a full 90 minutes in a 1-0 road victory over CF Montreal, his formal unveiling took place Thursday at Nu Stadium. During Thursday’s press conference, as reported by journalist José Armando, Casemiro spoke passionately about teaming up with Messi: “I am living a dream to play with one of the greatest of all time. I want to enjoy it, I want to help him continue winning because he is a winner. He teams up with another player who wants to win, who wants to compete. In the end, the margin between winning and losing is always very close, we know that, but we want to compete, and we want to compete.“ Casemiro expressed gratitude to managing owner Jorge Mas and co-owner David Beckham, noting that despite lucrative interest from European suitors, South Florida was his top priority. “I had many options—I had offers in Italy, I had many teams reaching out—but I am exactly where I want to be,” he stated. Casemiro sobre la oportunidad de jugar con Messi: "Quiero ayudarle a seguir ganando; es el Dios del fútbol"#InterMiamiCF #Messi pic.twitter.com/9Lxx6yGgPI— José Armando (@Jarm21) July 30, 2026 He concluded by placing Messi among the most influential figures in sports history: “I want to enjoy that, being with him, making him win, making him greater; he is one of the gods, if not the god of football. So I want to enjoy it with him and keep winning with him.“ Since Busquets hung up his boots, Inter Miami struggled to replicate the midfield balance that drove their previous championship runs, a vulnerability Casemiro’s presence is expected to resolve. The five-time Champions League winner inked a deal through June 2027 that includes a club option through 2029. Casemiro joins exclusive club to play alongside Messi and Ronaldo During their prime years in Europe, Messi and Casemiro shared an intense rivalry on opposite sides of El Clasico, featuring in epic Barcelona–Real Madrid clashes alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as heated international battles between Argentina and Brazil. Now in the twilight of his career, the decorated midfielder finds himself partnering with the player he once spent years trying to suppress. With the move, Casemiro becomes just the 28th player in soccer history to play alongside both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He is also the eighth former Real Madrid player to subsequently share a locker room with Messi, joining Angel Di Maria, Sergio Ramos, Gonzalo Higuain, Achraf Hakimi, Keylor Navas, Pablo Sarabia, Fernando Gago, and Ezequiel Garay. Complete List of Players to Play with Both Messi and Ronaldo Angel Di MariaGerard PiqueSergio RamosPaulo DybalaGonzalo HiguainCarlos TevezAchraf Hakimi Keylor NavasDecoVitinhaHenrik LarssonMartin CaceresMiralem PjanicArthur MeloNelson SemedoAndre GomesDanilo PereiraNuno MendesRenato SanchesFrancisco TrincaoPablo SarabiaAlejandro GarnachoLisandro Martinez Gabriel HeinzeFernando GagoEzequiel GarayGonzalo MartinezCasemiro
Today’s rumours are napping on the beachAs sports fans everywhere eagerly await the resumption of cricket’s County Championship season, what better way to while away a few minutes than to contemplate the latest football transfer rumours?Manchester United and Michael Carrick want to sign the 23-year-old Portugal winger Francisco Conceição from Juventus. The tricky former Porto player, who recently returned from the World Cup, is valued at about £43m (€50m). United are also said to be ahead of Chelsea in the race to snap up Alex Scott from Bournemouth. Continue reading...
Brentford striker Callum Wilson says the club's pre-season training camp in Portugal has allowed him to get to know his new team-mates "on a more personal level", as head coach Keith Andrews steps up his preparations for the new campaign. Wilson signed a 12-month contract to join the Bees in July, after leaving West Ham United as a free agent following the club's relegation to the Championship. The forward will provide competition for Brazil international Igor Thiago, who scored 25 goals across 40 appearances in all competitions last season.
The teenage sensation left New Jersey with soccer's biggest prize, but there was far more to celebrate than a winner's medal. Lamine Yamal capped another unforgettable chapter in his remarkable career as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift the 2026 World Cup. The teenage sensation left New Jersey with soccer’s biggest prize, but there was far more to celebrate than a winner’s medal. Stay with us as we reveal every remarkable World Cup record Yamal established during Spain‘s victorious campaign, achievements that have already secured his place among the game’s greatest young talents. Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup title, 16 years after its triumph in South Africa, thanks to Ferran Torres’ decisive extra-time strike. The victory completed a tournament in which Luis de la Fuente’s side consistently impressed, finishing the competition by limiting Argentina to virtually no attacking threat while producing one of the most dominant defensive displays ever seen in a World Cup final. Every World Cup record Lamine Yamal set Spain’s victory brought far more than a winners’ medal for Yamal. The 19-year-old left the United States having broken several World Cup and international soccer records during one extraordinary summer. Youngest player to win both the World Cup and the European Championship The biggest milestone of Yamal’s tournament came after the final whistle. At 19 years and six days old, he became the youngest player in soccer history to win both the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. Having already helped Spain lift Euro 2024, the Barcelona winger added the World Cup to his collection before turning 20. No other teenager has ever completed this international double, placing him in a category entirely of his own. Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates with his Winners Medal as he walks past the UEFA Euro 2024 Henri Delaunay Trophy First teenager to complete soccer’s biggest international double Closely linked to that achievement is another landmark. Yamal became the first player under the age of 20 to capture both major international trophies, confirming his extraordinary rise from teenage prospect to global superstar. His success has drawn inevitable comparisons with soccer legends such as Pelé, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Yet Yamal has already accomplished something none of them managed before reaching their twenties, giving Spain a player capable of shaping international soccer for years to come. First teenager to play in both European Championship and World Cup final The 2026 final also saw Yamal create another unique piece of history. He became the first soccerer ever to feature in both a UEFA European Championship final and a FIFA World Cup final while still a teenager. Only two years separated Spain’s Euro triumph from its World Cup success, allowing Yamal to achieve a feat that may remain unmatched for many years. His consistency on soccer’s biggest stages has become one of the defining stories of his young career. Historic age gap with Lionel Messi The final itself produced one final statistical curiosity. Yamal and Lionel Messi became the first players in World Cup final history to start for opposing teams while separated by more than 20 years in age. Images of the pair embracing after the final whistle quickly became iconic. Many observers viewed the moment as symbolic, with the veteran Argentine legend congratulating the teenager now widely expected to define soccer’s next era. Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain is congratulated by Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina Fourth-youngest World Cup winner in history Lifting the trophy added another prestigious record to Yamal’s growing resume. He finished the tournament tied as the fourth-youngest player ever to win the FIFA World Cup. Only Pele, Giuseppe Bergomi and Ronaldo Nazario achieved the feat at a younger age. Considering the level of competition in modern international soccer, joining that company represents another extraordinary mil
Manchester City welcomed clubs to their training ground on Tuesday to showcase the talent on offer during the summer transfer window. City have held such days for a number of years, where a short training session is put on in front of watching scouts, heads of recruitment and agents from Championship and other Football League clubs. All three have made first-team debuts for City, while 20-year-old centre-back Alleyne and left-back Wilson-Esbrand, 23, have both spent time away on loan.
This week on Soccer North, we break down the biggest World Cup controversies, react to all the action from the Canadian Championship, and discuss the Northern Super League's exciting expansion to Winnipeg. Plus, Olympic gold medallist Desiree Scott joins the show to talk about Winnipeg's new NSL franchise, the league's rapid growth, and the future of women's soccer in Canada.
Johnny Kenny is at the centre of a proper summer tug-of-war. According to reporter Alan Nixon via his Patreon account, relayed by @eflpublished on X, two Championship clubs are actively trying to pry ...
England heads to the Norway game in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals with the possibility of reaching its best mark in the FIFA Rankings. England entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup widely regarded as one of the strongest national teams of the tournament, and now, sitting just three wins away from glory, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch as the Three Lions prepare to battle Norway in the quarterfinal round. Yet, despite putting together a highly impressive run in North America, their official positioning in the global FIFA world rankings has remained relatively stagnant. England currently occupies the No. 4 spot in the official FIFA rankings, boasting 1,871.39 total points. The squad, led by manager Thomas Tuchel, actually entered the tournament already locked into that fourth-place position with 1,828.02 points, meaning their recent success has allowed them to comfortably maintain their distance from the chasing pack while failing to quite close the gap on the world’s top three nations. As the historic birthplace of modern soccer and home to the pioneering Football Association, England is currently in an ideal position to rewrite its own international record books regarding the global leaderboard. The Three Lions have climbed into the top three of the FIFA rankings on exactly three occasions in program history, achieving the feat in 2012, 2021, and most recently in 2023. Despite reaching those lofty heights, England has never managed to crack the top two spots, an institutional drought they will be incredibly eager to finally break by lifting the trophy this July. Declan Rice #4, Harry Kane #9 and Elliot Anderson #8 of England celebrate the team’s 3-2 victory. While Erling Haaland remains the top menace of a dangerous Norway squad, England still holds a definitive historical edge over their Scandinavian counterparts. Across 12 all-time meetings between the two European nations, England has claimed victory seven times, paired with three draws and just two losses, though this highly anticipated clash will mark their first-ever World Cup meeting. England looking to end its legendary championship drought England is firmly established as one of international soccer’s most historic brands, currently ranking fifth all-time for the most total matches played in World Cup history. However, during this year’s showcase, the primary objective for the Three Lions is simply putting an end to decades of tournament heartbreak. In their lone World Cup final appearance, England delivered a clinical performance to secure a legendary 4-2 extra-time victory over West Germany back in 1966, but the program has famously failed to return to the grandest stage ever since. The Three Lions came agonizingly close to snapping their broader trophy drought recently, but consecutive, heartbreaking defeats in the 2021 and 2024 Euro finals against Italy and Spain have only prolonged the nation’s wait for a major honor.
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