Suárez in Uruguay squad to face Messi, Argentina

Nov 13, 2023, 01:31 PM ET Luis Suárez returned to Uruguay‘s national team on Monday for two South American World Cup qualifying games, including one at Argentina against Lionel Messi. The 36-year-old Gremio striker, one of the top scorers in the Brazilian league with 14 goals in 29 matches, is in the squad that will … Read more

Dani Alves to face trial for sexual assault

Nov 14, 2023, 08:07 AM ET Brazilian defender Dani Alves will face trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in a night club last year, a Spanish court said Tuesday. The Barcelona-based court said “there was enough evidence to open the trial” considering the statements given to court and the evidence presented in the investigation … Read more

Italy coach Spalletti explains calling up Villa ace Zaniolo

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti is happy to have Nicolo Zaniolo involved this week. Spalletti called up Zaniolo despite the former Roma attacker being involved in Italy’s illegal betting investigation. Spalletti explained on Monday: “Zaniolo has always said that he played on things you can bet on and continued to say that he was clean about … Read more

Palmer, Lewis handed first England call-ups

play Are Chelsea back in the race for the top four? (2:35)The ESPN FC crew analyse the race for the top four after Chelsea’s 4-4 draw with Man City. (2:35) Nov 13, 2023, 04:54 AM ET England have handed first call-ups to Chelsea‘s Cole Palmer, Manchester City‘s Rico Lewis and Aston Villa‘s Ezri Konsa for … Read more

USMNT’s Cardoso (ankle) out vs. Trinidad

play How hard would a Pulisic injury hit the USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago? (1:55)Janusz Michallik worries about injuries mounting for the USMNT ahead of their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal. (1:55) Nov 13, 2023, 12:10 PM ET Midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the United States‘ matches with Trinidad and Tobago that will determine a berth … Read more

Liverpool captain Van Dijk takes Nyoni under wing

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been working with teenage midfielder Trey Nyoni. The Netherlands centre half has taken on the youngster, who is only 16, as his mentee. Nyoni arrived from Leicester City in the summer and has been training with the first team. He was even on the bench for their 3-0 win … Read more