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England Football Drama: Southgate, Nike, and Political Furore

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๐Ÿดโšฝ Engulfed in controversies, England football faces off-field drama with Southgate's contract, Nike kits, and political debates!

England's football scene is ablaze with drama as manager Gareth Southgate delays considering job offers until after Euro 2024, amidst contract negotiations. The England captain, Harry Kane, will miss upcoming matches due to injury, adding to the team's challenges. The chaotic atmosphere escalated when UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak criticized Nike for changing the England flag design on the team's kits, igniting a heated public debate.

The England Football Association (FA) faced criticism but stood by their decision not to recall the controversial shirt, emphasizing national symbol sanctity. Despite political outcry, the team remains focused on the upcoming Euros, defending the new jersey design staunchly. Meanwhile, Southgate dismissed links to Manchester United, asserting his commitment to the England squad.

In a peculiar turn of events, Nike's 'playful update' to the St George's Cross drew sharp criticism, including from opposition leader Keir Starmer. The ongoing saga underscores the intersection of sports, politics, and national identity, positioning England's football narrative in the spotlight at a crucial juncture.

As the football frenzy intensifies, the public eagerly awaits Southgate's decision post-Euro 2024 and the unfolding dynamics between England, Nike, and political figures. Despite the off-field distractions, the Three Lions gear up for a challenging season, navigating through controversies alongside their quest for glory on the pitch.

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England boss Southgate won't listen to job offers until after Euro 2024 (FRANCE 24)

Southgate's current England contract expires in December and he is yet to agree a new deal ahead of his fourth major tournament with the national team.

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Nike shouldn't mess with England flag, UK PM says after new soccer ... (CNBC)

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak waded into a public debate over new England soccer team kits designed by U.S. sportswear giant Nike.

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England captain Kane to miss Brazil clash (FRANCE 24)

England captain Harry Kane will miss Saturday's friendly against Brazil and is "extremely doubtful" to face Belgium next week.

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England flag furore feels trivial but football remains a muster point ... (The Guardian)

This England team are constantly battling toxic politics, so perhaps Nike and the FA should have been more careful.

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Sunak says 'don't mess' with flag on England football kit (BBC News)

Fans, pundits and politicians criticise a new England football shirt featuring a colourful St George's Cross.

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England kit: FA has no plans to recall controversial shirt after Rishi ... (Sky Sports)

PM Rishi Sunak warned against messing with national flags after Nike changed the colour of the St Georges Cross on Englands new shirt; Englands Euro 2024 ...

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England boss Southgate dismisses disrespectful Man Utd links (CNA)

England manager Gareth Southgate said reports linking him with the top job at Manchester United were completely disrespectful and that he would only make a ...

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Don't mess with England flag, says Sunak as soccer kit gets update (Reuters)

National flags should not be "messed with", British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday, after Nike's decision to use an altered design of the St ...

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England stand by Euros jersey despite politicians outcry - ESPN (ESPN)

The Football Association (FA) have defended the new England shirt that will be used at this year's European Championship after political criticism over the ...

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Report: England MU18s 0-0 Germany (5-3 pens) (England Football)

England men's under-18s face Germany at the Pinatar Arena on Friday 22 March 2024 as part of the U18 Pinatar Super Cup.

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England vs Brazil: Questions still to be answered as Three Lions ... (Sky Sports)

Southgate is set to name a preliminary England squad for Euro 2024 on Tuesday May 21 โ€“ two days after the Premier League season ends. The size of that squad is ...

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Nike sparks controversy with 'playful update' to England's cross of St ... (CNN)

Nike has come under pressure to scrap a flag design on its recently-released England soccer kit, including from UK opposition leader Keir Starmer.

Don't mess with England flag, says Sunak as soccer kit gets update (swissinfo.ch)

By Sachin Ravikumar. LONDON (Reuters) -National flags should not be โ€œmessed withโ€, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday, after Nike's decision ...

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England fans spot what Liverpool star Harvey Elliott did amid new ... (Liverpool.com)

The new England kit produced by Nike has caused controversy with a redesign of the St George's cross. Liverpool's Harvey Elliott could be the latest to show ...

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England football shirts 'should connect people' (BBC News)

Nike's "playful interpretation" of the St George's Cross on England's new football kit has ignited a row about national identity. Critics have branded the ...

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England vs. Brazil Livestream: How to Watch International Friendly ... (CNET Australia)

Arguably the pick of the matches of this week's international break sees England host Brazil on Saturday in a mouthwatering friendly at Wembley.

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Is England v Brazil on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch ... (Yahoo Sports)

England continue their build-up to Euro 2024 with an encounter with Brazil at Wembley. Gareth Southgate's side concluded their qualifying campaign in ...

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England vs Brazil live updates: Southgate hands debut to Gordon in ... (The Athletic)

Follow all the action as England face Brazil at Wembley Stadium three months before this summer's major tournaments.

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England v Brazil: international football friendly โ€“ live (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Join Rob Smyth for all the latest news from Wembley as the samba stars come to town.

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How to watch England vs. Brazil: Live stream, TV channel, prediction ... (CBSSports.com)

Five time World Cup winners Brazil return to Wembley Stadium on Saturday for a clash with England that should be one of the most intriguing friendly games ...

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England boss Gareth Southgate reveals he's learning German as he ... (Goal.com)

England boss Gareth Southgate has opened up in his latest interview where he answers a series of quick fire questions about himself.

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England Nike kit controversy: FA to introduce major overhaul in ... (Goal.com)

The FA are set to introduce a major overhaul of their kit approval process after controversy surrounding the cross on new England kits' collars.

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Why Brazil won't be wearing their iconic yellow shirts against ... (Goal.com)

Brazil will not don their iconic yellow jerseys when they lock horns against England at Wembley on Saturday.

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England vs Brazil LIVE: Latest score and goal updates as Lucas ... (The Independent)

England will be without Harry Kane against Brazil as the countdown to Euro 2024 continues.

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England vs Brazil LIVE updates, International friendly: Both sides ... (Sportstar)

ENG vs BRA: Get the updates, scores and highlights of the International friendly match between England and Brazil.

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'Not the St George's flag' - England boss Gareth Southgate ... (Goal.com)

Gareth Southgate has made his feelings clear on the debate surrounding the new England kit and a controversial design feature.

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England is In An Uproar Over Nike's Jersey Mistakes (beIN SPORTS USA)

Nike stirred controversy by changing the traditional colors of the English flag from the usual red to a red adorned with purple and blue.

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Endrick Scores The Winner As Brazil Beat England At Wembley (Forbes Innovation)

Wonderkid; Endrick became the youngest ever goalscorer at Wembley as Brazil defeated England 1-0. Argentina and Peru also picked up victories.

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England - Brazil live online: score, stats and updates | International ... (AS English)

Follow the latest updates as England host Brazil at Wembley Stadium today, Saturday 23 March 2024, with kick-off in London at 3pm ET/12 noon PT.

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Teenager Endrick fires Brazil to win over England (BBC Sport)

Brazil's new teenage sensation Endrick strikes late on to condemn England to defeat in a scrappy friendly at Wembley.

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Harvey Elliott England shirt protest: Fans claim they have clear ... (Goal.com)

Fans have unearthed supposed evidence that Liverpool star Harvey Elliott was not covering up the cross on the new England kit's collar.

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Build-up to England v Brazil - radio & text (BBC News)

Summary · First two of two friendlies during this international break · England also face Belgium on Tuesday in last game before Euro 2024 squad announced · Gareth ...

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England's controversial kit debuted at Wembley after St George's ... (Yahoo Sports)

England debuted their new ยฃ125 home kit at a packed Wembley at the end of an almost week-long row over its multicoloured St George's Cross.

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England player ratings vs Brazil: Jude Bellingham deserves more ... (Goal.com)

England player ratings vs Brazil: Jude Bellingham deserves more than that dross! Ben Chilwell, Harry Maguire and Lewis Dunk among defensive disasters for turgid ...

Report: England MU17s 5-0 Hungary (England Football)

England men's under-17's continued their winning ways with a convincing display over Hungary, as the Young Lions were able to claim a dominant 5-0 victory.

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Brazil 1-0 England (Mar 23, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

An injury-hit Brazil beat England 1-0 in coach Dorival Junior's first match in charge as 17-year-old substitute Endrick scored the 80th-minute winner in a ...

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'A brutal and timely reminder of England's problems' (BBC Sport)

England manager Gareth Southgate received a brutal and timely reminder of the concerns that still follow his side around as the countdown ticks towards Euro ...

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England vs Brazil LIVE: Result and final score after late Endrick goal ... (Yahoo Sports)

England 0-1 Brazil:The 17-year-old forward Endrick came off the bench to score the winner at Wembley, as Gareth Southgate's side suffered their first defeat ...

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Endrick, Brazil give England a wake-up call before Euro 2024 - ESPN (ESPN FC)

Despite the talent that England boast, defeat against Brazil raised the lingering question of whether the Three Lions can step up when it matters most.

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Conor Gallagher scurries his way into England's Euro 2024 midfield ... (The Guardian)

All elite international midfields need an engine though Kobbie Mainoo's late debut did offer an alternative vision.

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17-year-old Endrick's first Brazil goal beats England and sets record (The Associated Press)

Real Madrid-bound Endrick has become the youngest men's player to score an international goal at Wembley as Brazil beat England 1-0 in a friendly.

Report: England MU17s 5-0 Hungary (England Football)

England men's under-17s continued their winning ways with a convincing display over Hungary, as the Young Lions were able to claim a dominant 5-0 victory.

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Endrick makes history as Brazil beat England to launch new era (Malay Mail)

LONDON, March 24 โ€” Brazil's new boss Dorival Junior started his bid to revive the five-time world champions with a 1-0 win against England as teenage ...

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Brazil player ratings vs England: Endrick has arrived! Real Madrid ... (Goal.com)

Teenage wonderkid Endrick scored the only goal to carry Brazil to a 1-0 win over England at Wembley.

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England beaten at Wembley as Endrick announces himself with ... (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

England suffered their first defeat since the World Cup as teenage star Endrick came off the bench to seal Brazil a late victory against Gareth Southgate's ...

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Southgate pleased with England experiment despite Brazil loss (The Sun Daily)

A 1-0 loss to Brazil on Saturday did not dampen England coach Gareth Southgate's spirits as he assessed a few newcomers to his team with an eye on who...

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Southgate pleased with England experiment despite Brazil loss (Reuters)

A 1-0 loss to Brazil on Saturday did not dampen England coach Gareth Southgate's spirits as he assessed a few newcomers to his team with an eye on who will ...

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England undone at Wembley by Brazil teenager (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

England suffered its first defeat since the 2022 FIFA World Cup as teenage star Endrick came off the bench to seal Brazil a late victory against Gareth ...

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Int'l friendly football match: England vs. Brazil (ๆ–ฐๅŽ็ฝ‘)

Bruno Guimaraes (L) of Brazil vies with Declan Rice of England during the international friendly football match between England and Brazil in London, ...

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Teenager Endrick gives Brazil 1-0 win over England (Reuters)

Seventeen year-old prodigy Endrick scored his first goal for Brazil to give the struggling South Americans a 1-0 win over England at Wembley in coach ...

Brazil beat England 1-0 in international football friendly (Anadolu Agency)

Young forward Endrick Felipe scored his maiden international goal for Brazil in the 80th minute at Wembley Stadium. The 17-year-old became the youngest scorer ...

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Brazilian teen sensation Endrick breaks records with winning goal ... (CNN)

Teen sensation Endrick scored the winning goal as Brazil beat England on Saturday, putting him into the record books and alongside some of the greats of the ...

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Planned cuts to shelters in England will cost lives, say homeless ... (The Guardian)

Council funding crisis threatens hostels and support workers from next month.

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England fall apart as New Zealand snatch victory in thrilling 3rd T20 ... (Eurosport.com AU)

England crumbled to a three-run defeat in their third T20 against New Zealand at Saxton Field in Nelson, leaving the tour hanging in the balance at 2-1 ...

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