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Thomas Tuchel reveals concern over Marcus Rashford's career ahead of England match with Latvia
Thomas Tuchel has delivered both praise and a pointed warning to Marcus Rashford, insisting the on-loan Barcelona forward has the ability to become one of the finest attackers in world football but risks falling short of his immense potential. The...
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Can England qualify for the World Cup tonight vs Latvia? Permutations explained
Thomas Tuchel looks set to lead England to the World Cup(Image: Getty Images) England are on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup. The Three Lions sit top of their qualifying group with just three games remaining. And with boss Thomas Tuchel...
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Latvia vs England LIVE commentary: Kick-off time, team news and where to watch as Tuchel closes in on World Cup
England can seal their place at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night, live on talkSPORT. After Albania beat Serbia on Saturday, the Three Lions need one more win to guarantee their place at the North America showpiece tournament. 3 Thomas Tuchel...
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Latvia vs England prediction: Three Lions to seal place at 2026 World Cup
Latvia vs England betting tip England travel to face Latvia on Tuesday as the Three Lions resume their qualifying campaign for the World Cup 2026, with automatic qualification secured if the visitors can grab a win in Riga. Thomas Tuchel’s side...
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Sweden closes probe into Latvia cable damage
Swedish prosecutors said Monday they had closed a probe into a Bulgarian ship that severed a Baltic Sea cable linking Sweden and Latvia in January, ruling it an accident but noting the vessel had several technical faults. Swedish authorities had...
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Latvian political party leader not welcome in Estonia
Posts by Stabilitātei! politicians on social media indicate that three more party members who are Saeima deputies, have been banned from entering Latvia's northern neighbour, too. Last week, it was announced that Olga Ivanova, a candidate for the...
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Harry Kane fit for England’s World Cup qualifier against Latvia
ENGLAND captain Harry Kane is fully fit and ready to lead his team against Latvia in their crucial World Cup qualifier. Manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed Kane’s availability for the match where England can secure their place at next year’s World...
Latvia vs England Prediction: Tuchel’s Clean-Sheet Kings Out to Seal World Cup Qualification
England have the chance to seal qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Find out how likely they are to do it with our Latvia vs England prediction and preview. Latvia vs England: The Key Stats The Opta supercomputer rates England as...
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'Today a boy's dream came true': Crown Prince Christian flies in fighter jet during military training
Crown Prince Christian has expressed his delight at being able to fly in a fighter jet as he works to qualify as a lieutenant. The prince, who will celebrate his 20th birthday tomorrow (October 15), said of the experience on Monday: "Today, a...
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Latvia: 8 Reasons Why Airsoft in Riga Belongs on Every Adventurer’s Bucket List
If you’re searching for an adrenaline-pumping group activity that combines strategy, teamwork, and excitement, airsoft in Riga deserves a top spot on your adventure bucket list. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a strategist, or just someone looking...
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European air passenger traffic rises 5% in August driven by strong international demand
ACI Europe reports a 4.9% rise in passenger traffic in August 2025, led by international travel and strong performance from airports in emerging markets. European air travel recorded solid growth in August 2025, according to preliminary figures...
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LISTEN: Jāzeps Vītols International Vocal Competition final
Latvian Radio has a treat in store on Monday afternoon with a live broadcast from the Latvian National Opera of the final of the Jāzeps Vītols International Vocal Competition. the broadcast is hosted by Jolanta Strikaite-Lapiņa and Nauris...
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Latvian citizen accused of vote buying in municipal elections
On 1 October this year, the State Security Service (VDD) asked the Prosecutor's Office to initiate criminal prosecution against a Latvian citizen for so-called vote buying in this year's municipal elections in one of the precincts of the Jelgava...
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Latvia's botanical garden still has no director
The competition for the post of Director of the Latvian National Botanical Garden (LNBD) has ended without a result, LETA reports on 13 October. The LNBD has been without a director since November 2019, as the calls for tenders ended without...
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Latvian Prime Minister avoids answering whether coalition will survive after budget adoption
The coalition formed by New Unity (JV), the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), and The Progressives is prepared to continue working together, yet Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (JV) remains evasive about the coalition’s future once the state budget...
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European air passenger traffic climbs 5% in August, driven by international demand
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE reports that passenger traffic across the continent rose 4.9% in August 2025 compared to the same month last year, outpacing the year-to-date average of 4.3%. The growth was led by international travel...
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Watkins ruled out of England's Latvia WC qualifier
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International Friendly - England v Wales - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - Oct 9, 2025 England's Ollie Watkins scores their second goal REUTERS/Hannah Published : 13 Oct 2025, 09:08 PM Updated : 13 Oct 2025, 09:08 PM Aston Villa forward Ollie...
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Estonia bans Latvian politician Aleksejs Roslikovs from entering country
Estonia has temporarily barred Latvian politician Aleksejs Roslikovs from entering the country over risks linked to his recent activities and statements. Former Latvian MP and current Riga City Council member Roslikovs, who leads Latvia's For...
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Latvia looks for 'outside volunteers' to deal with red tape reduction
The Latvian public administration has exhausted its ideas on how to cut red tape and needs an outside perspective, so it is looking for an independent expert to do the job – plus a team of volunteers, Latvian Television reported on 12 October. In...
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Report: Bayern Munich, England star Harry Kane expected to be ready to face Latvia
According to a report from Sky Sports (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is expected play in England’s game vs. Latvia on Tuesday:Harry Kane is back in England training after recovering from an ankle issue and should be...
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