An Icon at a Crossroads Mary Earps burst onto the international stage as a commanding presence in goal, helping England secure their first major women’s international tournament victory at Euro 2022 and their historic run to the World Cup final in 2023. Her performances not only won trophies but also hearts—a fierce competitor, a passionate leader, and a vocal advocate for women in sport. But beneath the surface, unresolved tensions, challenging management decisions, and personal convictions set the stage for a dramatic and divisive exit. In “All In,” Earps chronicles a journey defined by more than just football—it becomes a story of personal integrity, leadership under pressure, and the unvarnished realities of top-level sport. This blog takes you inside Earps’ memoir and dissects the pivotal moments and decisions that ultimately led to her headline-grabbing retirement. Mary Earps: From Triumph to Turbulence The Rise Earps’ rise mirrored the ascendancy of the Lionesses. After debuti...
Prepare for a magnificent weekend of European football with some tantalizing matchups scheduled for the next weekend.
We've handpicked five must-see games.
Newcastle vs. Tottenham
Tottenham have not had a good run at St James' Park in recent seasons. The North Londoners have surrendered 10 goals in their last two trips to Tyneside, including a 6-1 defeat in April 2023 that left Spurs 5-0 down after 21 minutes.Ange Postecoglou's attempts to exorcise those demons resulted in a 4-0 loss last season, and Spurs will be anxious to stop their North East hoodoo. After solid, if unspectacular, beginnings to the season for both, a win this weekend would send a message about their European ambitions.
Leverkusen vs. Leipzig
The German champions began their Bundesliga title defence in familiar manner, with a late Leverkusen goal sealing a 3-2 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. Florian Wirtz's 101st-minute winner was the latest late-game heroics from a side that has become accustomed to scoring stoppage-time goals to salvage victories under Xabi Alonso.
This weekend, Leverkusen will face another tough test against an RB Leipzig squad that has not experienced the same kind of transfer plundering as previous summers.
This weekend, Leverkusen will face another tough test against an RB Leipzig squad that has not experienced the same kind of transfer plundering as previous summers.
๐ฃ️ Head Coach @XabiAlonso prepares for tomorrow's top match against RB Leipzig.
Juventus vs. Roma
This weekend, Serie A will play host to some of Europe's most thrilling matches. Champions Inter Milan meet Europa League winners Atalanta on Friday evening, while Lazio visit AC Milan the next day.
The pick, however, is a match between table toppers Juventus and AS Roma in Turin. The former has had a fantastic start under new head coach Thiago Motta, with back-to-back victories and no goals conceded, while Roma is looking to recover from a shaky start and regain momentum under club legend Daniel De Rossi.
With Paulo Dybala's decision to turn down Saudi riches and the arrival of Artem Dovbyk, the capital club now has an all-star forward line.
The pick, however, is a match between table toppers Juventus and AS Roma in Turin. The former has had a fantastic start under new head coach Thiago Motta, with back-to-back victories and no goals conceded, while Roma is looking to recover from a shaky start and regain momentum under club legend Daniel De Rossi.
With Paulo Dybala's decision to turn down Saudi riches and the arrival of Artem Dovbyk, the capital club now has an all-star forward line.
Celtic Vs. Rangers.
The Old Firm is typically a heated affair, and the opening game of the 2024/25 season takes place this weekend at Celtic Park. Celtic finished comfortably ahead of Rangers last season, and the visitors will be eager to battle harder for the crown this time around.Rangers bounced back from a goalless draw in their first game, defeating Ross County 6-0 to prepare for the derby. Celtic, with maximum points and no goals surrendered, is the side to beat.
๐ฃ️ "๐๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐๐ถ๐ฐ-๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด, ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด."
Brendan Rodgers responded passionately to the news that there will be no away fans at the first two Old Firm league games this season. ⤵️
Manchester United Vs. Liverpool.
A see-sawing FA Cup match saw seven goals scored, including a 120th-minute winner from Amad Diallo, before their Premier League meeting at Old Trafford was drawn a month later. This matchup has typically fallen short of expectations, but last season was a pleasant exception. More of the same this weekend, please.
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