Soccer news: Latvia vs England – Five talking points as Three Lions chase World Cup qualification
England head into Tuesday night’s clash against Latvia with 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification on the line as a win in Riga will see Thomas Tuchel’s men punch their ticket to next year’s footballing showcase in the United States.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the key talking points ahead of the match.
England duo Harry Kane and Cole Palmer shine as Chelsea fall 3-1 to Bayern Munich in Blues’ Champions League return
While it was nice to see Chelsea back in the UEFA Champions League, that 3-1 loss to Bayern Munich was a painful watch.
The Blues weren’t even that bad, but the sheer number of individual errors made me want to pull my hair out.
It’s going to get to a point where the only thing I will remember about this game is how brilliant Cole Palmer is, and the stunning goal he scored for Chelsea in his 100th appearance.
Read on as Sports News Blitz deputy content editor and Chelsea fan, Nicole Powell, relives a bittersweet night in Munich.
Bundesliga news: A look back at Harry Kane's two seasons with Bayern Munich
It has been two years since England striker Harry Kane arrived at Bayern Munich, and the former Tottenham marksman has done nothing but deliver for the German giants since.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher looks back on the Englishman’s time in Munich so far and the incredible stats he’s put up along the way.
German football news: Five Bundesliga players that stood out this season
The Bundesliga has once again seen some impressive performances this season and a few surprises along the way.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher highlights five players who have made an impact in the current season.
German Bundesliga news: Five reasons why Bayern Munich won the league
Bayern Munich have regained their dominance in the Bundesliga, winning 23 of their 32 league games so far this season to be crowned German champions.
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern troops have banked 76 points and currently sit eight points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, with both teams having only lost two league games.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher gives five reasons why it all came together for the German giants this season.
England news: Harry Kane calls out club priorities as nine players withdraw from squad
England captain Harry Kane has voiced frustration over a growing trend of players prioritising club commitments over international duty.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo delves into the implications of these absences as the Three Lions look to secure promotion to League A, questioning if loyalty to the national team is starting to wane in modern football.
Roy Hodgson leads tributes to former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson
Former England manager Roy Hodgson says Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has died at the age of 76 following a long illness, had the ‘golden touch when it came to man management’.
Euro 2024 news: England ‘haven’t clicked yet’, admits captain Harry Kane
England captain Harry Kane admits the Three Lions ‘haven’t quite clicked right’ at Euro 2024, where they face Slovenia in their final Group C game on Tuesday night.