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The IndependentMary Earps wants to fly the flag for goalkeepers but her Manchester United future is in doubt
Mary Earps might have been spraying the champagne, but it remains to be seen if it will be her last chance as a Manchester United player
The IndependentWater pours from Old Trafford roof as Jim Ratcliffe watches Manchester United
The team's co-owner got a glimpse of the issues facing the club's stadium during a heavy downpour. Sir Jim had earlier met with Sir Keir Starmer and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to discuss the redevelopment of the ground. Old Trafford first opened in 1910 with a capacity of approximately 80,000.
AFP18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup 'fairytale' with Euro 2024
As Germany prepares to host Euro 2024, the 2006 World Cup -- the last major international football tournament on German soil -- still plays a formative role in the nation's collective consciousness.Before the World Cup, "Germans were not exactly considered world leaders when it comes to being welcoming," but after 2006 "Germany has improved significantly in international perceptions."
AFPCreaking German trains could derail Euros travel
Ageing infrastructure, frequent delays and workers that regularly stage strikes -- critics warn Germany's creaking railways are ill-prepared for an influx of football fans descending on the country during Euro 2024.The worsening condition of the network was a worry for Paul Goodwin, co-founder of the Scottish Football Supporters Association, who had a warning for the country's army of travelling fans.