Fans hailed Wayne Rooney’s stunning free-kick for Manchester United legends while claiming he is still better than the current crop of players. WHAT HAPPENED? The former England international handed United Legends the lead against Celtic Legends in the 41st minute as he found the back of the net with a curling free-kick through the top right corner. As Rooney showed he has still got it, Red Devils fans hailed the club’s all-time highest scorer while claiming the now-retired player is still better than the current squad of players. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE Rashford, once hailed as one of United’s brightest…
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Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni says Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister missed training ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifier. WHAT HAPPENED? Mac Allister was on the scoresheet for the world and South American champions as they beat Chile 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier but was withdrawn with a knock late in the game. Scaloni says the 25-year-old did not take part in training the day after, sparking concern among the Liverpool fanbase. AFP THE BIGGER PICTURE Scaloni described Mac Allister as in “a lot of pain” and that he had been “overloaded” in recent months. The former Brighton maestro helped…
Nations League or Gold Cup trophy would be a win for Mexico’s demanding fan base AFP El Vasco is back Javier Aguirre will be in familiar settings when he walks to the touchline Saturday to lead the Mexico national team into a friendly match against New Zealand at the Rose Bowl. For one, he’s done this job before. Twice. El Vasco, his nickname, led El Tri to both the 2002 and 2010 World Cups, both times bowing out just before reaching that elusive quinto partido that still looms for Mexico. In both of his previous stints, the manager has taken Mexico to the…
New England boss Lee Carsley has provided an update on Mason Greenwood’s future after his move to Marseille. WHAT HAPPENED? England take on the Republic of Ireland on Saturday in Carsley’s first game in charge of the Three Lions since taking over from Gareth Southgate. Ahead of the match, Carsley was asked whether he had considered calling up Mason Greenwood to his squad after the forward’s prolific start to the season with French side Marseille. WHAT CARSLEY SAID He told a press conference: “He wasn’t a player we considered. I’m aware of how he’s doing but he wasn’t under consideration.” AFP…
France forward gave Les Bleus a quick start against Italy as he scored past Gianluigi Donnarumma after just 12 seconds. WHAT HAPPENED? It was a disastrous start for Luciano Spalletti’s Italy in the Nations League group-stage opener against France as Barcola was able to capitalize on Giovanni di Lorenzo’s mistake to give Didier Deschamps’ men the lead after just 12 seconds. THE BIGGER PICTURE Les Bleus have announced that Barcola’s early striker was the fastest-ever goal scored by France in the last 90 years. However, OptaJean has revealed that the same cannot be verified as France had scored three goals in the…
A mix of star power and youth were not enough for Didier Deschamps’s side to trouble a resilient Italy side on home soil. France could not bounce back from their disappointing Euro 2024 campaign, losing 3-1 at home to Italy despite taking the lead. Les Bleus got on the front foot very first whistle in the capital, Bradley Barcola closing down Andrea Cambiaso and slamming the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma inside the opening 60 seconds. But goalkeeper Mike Maignan was forced into a few smart saves and could only watch as the Italians hit the woodwork in the first half…
Arsenal summer signing Riccardo Calafiori started for Italy in their 3-1 win over France, however, the defender suffered a bizarre injury in the game. AFP WHAT HAPPENED? Calafiori rejoined the Italian national team this week ahead of their Nation League group stage opener against France and was included in the starting lineup for the clash at the Parc des Princes. Although the 22-year-old had an impressive showing, the 70th minute of the game saw him leave the field due to an injury. Getty Images Sport THE BIGGER PICTURE Calafiori’s injury was sustained in a freak incident. Ousmane Dembele was sent…
England captain Harry Kane has warned Jack Grealish and Declan Rice to expect a hostile atmosphere when the Three Lions face the Republic of Ireland. WHAT HAPPENED? Kane was speaking ahead of England’s UEFA Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday. Both Jack Grealish and Declan Rice represented the Boys in Green during the early parts of their career before switching their allegiance to the Three Lions. They are both now returning to Dublin for the first time since then and will heed the words of their skipper when they step out onto the pitch. WHAT KANE SAID Speaking…
The midfielder has taken the scenic route to international recognition after being given scant opportunities by his boyhood club March 2017, Manchester Derby day. The game may have between the the two rivals’ Under-18s teams and not the seniors, but two future England internationals were in action. A 16-year-old Phil Foden set up Manchester City’s first goal in a 2-2 draw, while United’s opener was scored by Angel Gomes, also 16. Watching on from the sidelines was Lee Carsley, then City’s U18s coach, and he was thoroughly impressed with the two midfielders. “He was as good in the same level…
Erling Haaland came under fire from his own manager after failing to score for Norway against Kazakhstan. WHAT HAPPENED? No Premier League team has managed to find a way to stop Haaland this season, but it’s a different story for Norway. The Man City star was held off the scoresheet as Norway drew 0-0 against Kazakhstan in their Nations League tie on Friday. Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE Haaland wasn’t the only notable player who failed to inspire his country to victory, with Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard also struggling. Both players were criticised after the match by Norway boss Egil Olsen.…
Chelsea are reportedly ‘on the brink of civil war’ as Todd Boehly’s relationship with Clearlake reaches ‘breaking point’. Chelsea are reportedly ‘on the brink of civil war’ as Todd Boehly’s relationship with Clearlake reaches ‘breaking point’. Getty Images Sport THE BIGGER PICTURE Boehly, the American billionaire and co-owner of Chelsea, is said to believe that his relationship with Clearlake Capital, which owns the majority stake in the club, has become unsustainable and is pushing for an urgent resolution to prevent the situation from spiralling further and causing irreparable damage to the club’s stability both on and off the pitch. The…
Italy boss Luciano Spalletti provided an update on Riccardo Calafiori’s injury after the Arsenal star was involved in a freak clash against France. WHAT HAPPENED? Despite conceding an early goal, Italy put up a spirited comeback to secure an impressive 3-1 victory thanks to goals from Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi, and Giacomo Raspadori. However, Spalletti looked concerned when Calafiori crashed onto the ground in the second half holding his calf after an unusual collision. AFP THE BIGGER PICTURE It all started when Alessandro Bastoni won back possession from Ousmane Dembele with a crunching tackle. While Bastoni’s challenge on the French winger was fair, Dembele…
Harry Kane is ready to move on following a difficult Euro 2024 campaign and explains why he’s hoping to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo. WHAT HAPPENED? Kane has set himself a target to thrive late into his thirties, just like Cristiano Ronaldo. England’s record goalscorer looked leggy at Euro 2024 but he has started the Bundesliga in form, opening his campaign with a goal against Freiburg. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal in Portugal’s game against Croatia on Thursday, and he has maintained an extraordinary level approaching his forties. The Portuguese superstar is often the role model for…
Manchester City will be on alert after Jamal Musiala refused to rule out leaving Bayern Munich when his contract expires. WHAT HAPPENED? With City midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne nearing the final year of his contract, the reigning Premier League champions are already looking ahead to the future. The Belgian, who has been instrumental in City’s dominance over the last decade, has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League once his current deal expires at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2025 which has left Pep Guardiola looking for his successor. WHAT MUSIALA SAID The City hierarchy believes Musiala…
Chelsea’s Niamh Charles sustained a serious-looking arm injury just two weeks before the start of the new Women’s Super League season. WHAT HAPPENED? Sonia Bompastor has had a positive start to life as Emma Hayes’ successor, winning her first three games in pre-season, but in the most recent, a 9-0 win over Feyenoord, Charles had to be substituted after landing awkwardly on her arm. The Blues’ defender looked emotional as she walked off the pitch with a makeshift sling. Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE Chelsea open the WSL season in 13 days and with the scenes of Charles leaving the…
The Real Madrid forward’s stunning long-range strike was the difference as the Selecao earned a crucial three points on the road to 2026 Rodrygo came to the rescue as Brazil defeated Ecuador 1-0 in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying on Friday. The Selecao were tested heavily by Moises Caicedo and La Tricolor, but the Real Madrid star’s incredible first-half goal made all the difference. Rodrygo’s opener, and ultimately the winner, arrived in the 30th minute off a Lucas Paqueta assist. The winger received the ball on his left foot, switched to his right, and fired a 20-yard strike past the goalkeeper and…
Having not qualified for a tournament since 2016 and after years of mismanagement, the Republic enter a new era with hope rather than expectation Heimir Hallgrimsson was officially presented to the press as the new manager of Ireland’s men’s team on July 11. Before he’d even had a chance to speak, though, Football Association of Ireland (FAI) interim chief-executive David Courell had to address the unfortunate timing of what was a celebratory news conference. After a painfully protracted process, Ireland had finally found a new permanent coach – the sense of relief was palpable – but Hallgrimsson’s unveiling arrived just days…
A Euro 2022 winner and a member of Emma Hayes’ dominant Chelsea side will feature when the Magpies make their second-tier debut on Sunday In the past three years, a lot has changed for Newcastle United. After failing to win any of their first 14 games of the 2021-22 Premier League season, the Magpies were miraculously steered to safety by Eddie Howe and, with the help of some huge investment from their new owners, have since ended long waits to return to the Champions League and a major cup final. But it’s not just the men’s side that are benefiting…
Lionel Messi sent a heartfelt message to Luis Suarez as his friend and Inter Miami team-mate called time on his Uruguay career. WHAT HAPPENED? It was a day of celebration for Uruguay. Despite their underwhelming 0-0 draw with Paraguay, the fans inside the Estadio Centenario came to say goodbye to one of the country’s greatest players, Luis Suarez, and the farewell included a message from his Inter Miami teammate and friend Lionel Messi. THE BIGGER PICTURE A goalless draw at home to Paraguay isn’t the way Suarez envisioned his farewell. In 143 appearances he scored 69 goals and played a…
Real Madrid star Rodrygo received a bizarre man of the match award after starring for Brazil, with fans mocking it as a “science project”. WHAT HAPPENED? The forward’s powerful long-range strike proved to be the match-winner, securing three crucial points for Brazil in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier against Ecuador on Friday. Although Rodrygo’s brilliance on the field was undeniable, the prize he received for being adjudged the MVP of the match spurred hilarious reactions on social media due to the peculiar design of the award. WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING A Reddit user, @LeavingCertCheat, asked: “What in the ever living f*ck…