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Socceroos defender Hayden Matthews ruled out of World Cup Socceroos defender Hayden Matthews ruled out of World Cup

Hayden Matthews has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a devastating injury during the Socceroos' pre-tournament training camp in Sarasota, Florida.

Arsenal finally win Premier League title after so many near-misses Arsenal finally win Premier League title after so many near-misses

Finally! After waiting more than 20 years to be crowned Premier League champions again, Arsenal can now lay the ghosts of the past few seasons to rest.

Nicol: Liverpool cannot succeed if players stop backing Slot Nicol: Liverpool cannot succeed if players stop backing Slot

The ESPN FC panel debate whether Liverpool can remain successful under Arne Slot, suggesting that the club will not be able to move forward unless the squad back him.

Nicol: West Ham's defence could cost them against Leeds Nicol: West Ham's defence could cost them against Leeds

Steve Nicol discusses the Premier League relegation battle between West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur, believing that West Ham's defence could hinder them against Leeds.

ESPN FC crew back decision to expel Southampton from the playoff final ESPN FC crew back decision to expel Southampton from the playoff final

Don Hutchison, Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop agree that Southampton deserved to be expelled from the Championship playoff final for spying on opponents.

Andoni Iraola: Bournemouth's historic European qualification is 'incredible' Andoni Iraola: Bournemouth's historic European qualification is 'incredible'

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola lauded the "incredible" achievements of his players on Tuesday night as the club secured continental qualification for the first time in its 127-year history.