Phil Foden makes Man City squad Champions League 'dream' admission

Returnal director Harry Krueger has touched on how Housemarque can “do more” to make games more accessible, but emphasises the importance of Returnal being challenging.Krueger appeared on Kinda Funny Games’ PS I love You XOXO podcast to discuss a variety of topics related to Returnal and Housemarque. In particular, journalist Greg Miller questioned the director on the conversations around Returnal’s difficulty and accessibility.“That’s definitely always going to be an interesting challenge to find that sweet spot,” replied Krueger.

Slipknot have partnered with the makers of the virtual gaming world The Sandbox to launch KNOTVERSE, billed as “a fully immersive space to host Web3 experiences” curated by Slipknot and their Knotfest brand.The long-running heavy metal band are said to be bringing their self-curated Knotfest festival brand and media site “into the metaverse” with the partnership, which they first teased last week.Establishing “a one-of-a-kind meeting place for heavy music culture in the metaverse”, KNOTVERSE will host an array of Web3 experiences such as unique NFTs, generative collections, metaverse concerts, gaming, fan and festival experiences, unique collaborations, merchandise, new music and real-life events.Set to be known as KNOTVERSE LANDS within The Sandbox‘s virtual world, Slipknot’s dedicated area will inherit Knotfest’s “dark carnival theme and integrate more than 20 years of Slipknot themes and imagery”.The team behind The Sandbox, which is described in a press release as “part-virtual real estate, part-amusement park”, will work closely with Slipknot to bring these ‘Lands’ to life within the game’s shared digital space. Snoop Dogg, Adidas and The Walking Dead are among the artists and brands to have already established partnerships with The Sandbox.Speaking about the partnership, Slipknot’s M.

UFC star Michael Bisping is the newest target of YouTuber turned fighter Jake Paul, with the 25-year-old posting a diss video aimed at the retired UFC champion.Bisping is legally blind, an injury he picked up in the octagon, and has become a source of mockery for Paul.During his callout of Bisping, Paul drew attention to the former Middleweight and Light Heavyweight’s situation, challenging him to a boxing match.Paul named Bisping on his six-man list of potential opponents which includes Tommy Fury, Anderson Silva, Oscar de la Hoya, Sonny Bill Williams and Floyd Mayweather.Bisping lost his sight during his career, leaving him forced to fake medicals to keep fighting.Paul is expected back in the ring in August of this year and is in the process of setting up his next fight.He is also expected to step up in terms of the quality of opponent he takes on. Although the 43 year-old-Bisping would certainly be that, but his age, eyesight and not being a boxer all raise questions over whether he is the opposition Paul really needs.

American Pyramid Blog, said: "He and I (former team-mate Jaime Skelton) were slightly intoxicated one night with a few other players and we were joking about getting sponsored by a Porn Company. “We thought it would be funny but also, I thought of it as one of those jokes where it’s funny but would never happen.

Eternals actor Richard Madden has shot up in the odds as the Scottish actor most likely to play James Bond, according to bookies William Hill.

Stewart Maclean, the exec producer of the BBC’s notorious Prince Andrew interview, has been named Editor of flagship BBC Two topical format Newsnight.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has named the England starting eleven that he would like Gareth Southgate to name at the Qatar World Cup, and he has left out some big names.The Three Lions beat Switzerland and Ivory Coast over the international break and Southgate’s options with the World Cup on the horizon are immense. Even those who were handed their international debuts of late, like Crystal Palace’s Tyrick Mitchell, performed with credit and the England boss has an almighty task on his hands in finding his best side.

Harry Maguire is still the favourite to start alongside John Stones for England's first match at the World Cup despite fan backlash.The Manchester United captain has partnered his Man City counterpart at the last two major tournaments for his country. But following a poor run of form for his club this season, he was booed by large swathes of the Wembley crowd before the friendly win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday (March 29).Nevertheless, bookies Betfair have Stones and Maguire as the top two in their list of defenders to start England's opener at Qatar 2022 later this year.Stones has odds of 3/10, while Maguire follows on 4/9.

Will England win the 2022 World Cup? Tell us your prediction in the comments section.Foden believes this could prove to be a big help and he added: "One hundred per cent, because we were playing in full stadiums, especially the final which was a full turnout. So to have that experience at that age and win a major competition was definitely important when you come into the first team and play in those big games, because you already know what it is about - as you've lived it."It definitely helped us and it's nice to see a few of those from that team on the pitch now for England.

England boss Gareth Southgate would have been satisfied after watching his side stroll to a 3-0 win over 10-man Ivory Coast, with Raheem Sterling playing a starring role for the Three Lions.The Manchester City star took the captain’s armband for Tuesday’s night game and relished his responsibility, setting up Ollie Watkins for the opening goal on the half-hour mark. The winger then got himself on the scoresheet by tapping home on the stroke of half-time.Serge Aurier saw red for two bookable offences in the first half and Tyrone Mings added insult to injury with a third in stoppage time.

Manchester City kept their hopes of completing historic treble alive with a comfortable 4-1 win over Southampton in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup prior to the international break.

England camp, another young starlet catapulted into the full squad.Last November it was Conor Gallagher making the leap from U21s to the seniors. This month Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi is the promoted one. Lest we start taking this persistent on-going procession for granted, such a quick-fire jump at the international level is massive.And this is no average Three Lions era, either.

Manchester City plan to reward Spanish star Rodri with a bumper new deal this summer.The City midfield general still has more than two years left on his existing contract but the club are keen to tie him down and extend his stay further. They propose to open negotiations with the player at the end of the season over an improved deal that would keep him at the Etihad through till June 2026.Rodri, 25, can expect to pick up close to £125,000-a-week going forward - a considerable hike on his current £70,000 weekly wage.

Manchester United shot-stopper David de Gea has been handed fresh disappointment after being shunned again by Spain boss Luis Enrique, this time to replace Robert Sanchez.

Manchester United's Jadon Sancho should have been picked for the England squad ahead of his Manchester City counterpart Raheem Sterling according to Paul Merson.

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The March international break always feels like it comes at the worst time, and this year is no different as Manchester City wait to being their treble run-in for the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.

The Football Association has confirmed that they are in discussions with both Manchester City and Liverpool to come up with a solution after fans' travel plans for the FA Cup semi-final showdown at Wembley next month were thrown into doubt.

Kyle Walker will remain at Manchester City for the international break after being overlooked again for the England squad - despite two right-backs withdrawing with injury.

Real Madrid were completely humiliated at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday as Barcelona's 'worst squad' romped to a 4-0 win over their El Clasico rivals.Los Blancos' nine match unbeaten run in the league came to an end in emphatic fashion at the hands of their fiercest rivals, who themselves maintained their impressive recent form.Barca's dominant display comes as they continue one of the toughest season's in their history, with financial difficulties and the departure of Lionel Messi leaving many to label their squad the "worst" in recent memory.However, they gave their fans reason to cheer on Sunday, as they climbed up to third in La Liga.Fans were quick to take to social media to react to Barca's free-scoring display as they raced into a four-goal lead before the hour mark in Madrid.One supporter tweeted: “The fact that Barcelona put up 4 against Real Madrid, in Barca’s “worst” year, shows levels.”Another added: “This is the worst Barcelona in recent history and Real are losing 4-0 in the 65th min to them.”A third fan also wrote: “Bloody hell, Madrid on the wrong end of an El Clasico drubbing.”Where will Barcelona finish in La Liga this season? Let us know in the comments section below.Another praised Xavi's side as they added: “Barcelona is mauling Real Madrid, they are playing sublime football.”Meanwhile, one more supporter tweeted: “Real Madrid are seriously humiliated in their father's house.”Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang helped himself to a brace in his first El Clasico, scoring either side of goals from Ronald Araujo and fellow January arrival Ferran Torres.The win lifts Barca above reigning champions Atletico Madrid into third place and just three points behind Sevilla with a game in hand.They

Pep Guardiola played down his role in Manchester City's win at Southampton after two substitutes came off the bench to score.