The World Cup will double as a last hurrah for the Australian coach.
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BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsSPORTS deskAlexander Isak has left Sweden's camp and is returning to Liverpool after suffering "a minor injury" while on international duty. Isak played the whole 90 minutes against Romania on Friday and was on the scoresheet in their 2-1 win, extending his hot streak to start the season. The striker has five goals in eight matches for club and country so far this term. Isak had gone down and looked in some discomfort during the match against Romania but had initially said it was just a "heavy stamp" that led to his blood-stained sock. Alexander Isak is to return from international duty due to a minor injury. The striker will not be involved in Sweden’s three remaining fixtures in the current international break and will now be assessed by club medical staff at the AXA Training Centre … — Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 27, 2026 Liverpool did not confirm the full extent of the injury in their statement, simply saying: "Isak is to return to Liverpool from international duty due to a minor injury. "The striker will not be involved in Sweden's three remaining fixtures in the current international break and will now be assessed by club medical staff at the AXA Training Centre." Isak endured an injury-hit first campaign at Anfield, suffering a leg fracture that ruled him out for months, having also missed five games between October and November last year with a groin issue. However, Liverpool will hope he will be available for their first match after the international break, when they host Manchester City on October 11. The post Isak leaves Sweden camp with ‘minor injury’ appeared first on SoccerNews.
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsSPORTS deskWSL rivals meet at Stamford Bridge; 4.30pm BST kick-offLive scores | Putellas on target for Lionesses | Email WillTwo unbeaten teams with grand ambitions arrive at Stamford Bridge after underwhelming 1-0 wins in Europe in midweek. The pair are yet to lose this season but it does not feel like either side has hit their straps. A clash against a supposed title rival could be the inspiration required to kick on.If one does secures a victory today, it should be the requisite boost for the winners and blow to the losers. Chelsea are in the slight better form with two wins from three, while Arsenal have drawn twice, scoring only two times in three league games, and were lucky to come away from the fixture against Manchester United with a point. Continue reading...
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsSPORTS deskAustralia beat South Africa 42-38 in World Cup warningLes Kiss’s side reduced to 11 men in final 15 minutesA year out from the World Cup, Australia have sent a huge warning shot to the competition, upsetting the two-time trophy winners South Africa with an extraordinary 42-38 win in Perth. On a weekend when the AFL and NRL delivered fairytale comebacks, the Wallabies trumped both rival codes, hammering rugby’s No 1 team with a skilful display that ended in bizarre circumstances when the men in gold held on despite being reduced to 11 players at the end.Fittingly, the victory found the Wallabies harnessing the aerial powers of Australian Rules and the rambunctious power of rugby league to dominate rugby’s world champions with a brilliant, inventive and courageous five-try performance that kept alive new coach Les Kiss’s unbeaten record and breathed new hope into the hearts of Australian fans nationwide. Continue reading...