play Nicol: Neymar’s time in the limelight could be over (1:21)Steve Nicol reacts to Neymar’s performance for Brazil vs. Venezuela after a fan threw popcorn at him postgame. (1:21) Oct 13, 2023, 07:11 PM ET The summer transfer window has closed throughout most of Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty … Read more
Liverpool hero John Aldridge admits he’s a big fan of Brighton’s Irish superkid Evan Ferguson. Aldridge feels the teen has the world at his feet. The former Republic of Ireland World Cup striker told the Sunday World: “I like him a lot and hopefully he can be a massive player for Ireland over the next … Read more
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin credits manager Sean Dyche for his impressive return to full fitness. Calvert-Lewin appears clear of his knee issues this season. He told evertonfc.com: “The manager [Dyche] has played a massive role. “I think I’ve been victim of my own eagerness in trying to rush back and also the expectation from others, … Read more
Former Fulham midfielder Sean Davis feels they’re capable of challenging for a European place this season. Davis is impressed by the quality of Marco Silva‘s squad. He wrote for fulhamfc.com: “We’re playing three of the top-six, plus Manchester United, after the international break. Every game in the Premier League brings up its own challenges and … Read more
Spain‘s World Cup winning coach Jorge Vilda has been appointed as the new manager of Morocco‘s women’s national team. Vilda, 42, was dismissed by Spain last month as part of the fallout to ousted Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] president Luis Rubiales’ unsolicited kiss on forward Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup final. Morocco confirmed the … Read more
play Balogun has a watch riding on a bet with Saka (0:48)Folarin Balogun reveals the bet he’s made with his former Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka for this season. (0:48) Oct 12, 2023, 09:20 AM ET MONACO — United States forward Folarin Balogun has told ESPN that the decision over whether he remained at Arsenal last summer was out … Read more
play Is Messi prioritising Argentina over Miami after international call-up? (1:59)The Futbol Americas duo discuss Lionel Messi’s international call-up despite his recent Inter Miami absence due to injury. (1:59) World Cup winners Argentina have reached a point where the absence of Lionel Messi from the starting XI is not a tragedy, it is an opportunity. … Read more
Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi says Italy are correct to cut loose Nicolo Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali from their squad. Aston Villa attacker Zaniolo and Newcastle’s Tonali have been released by the Azzuri amid an investigation by prosecutors over alleged player betting. Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli has already spoken to officials. “There is the most … Read more
play Balogun has a watch riding on a bet with Saka (0:48)Folarin Balogun reveals the bet he’s made with his former Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka for this season. (0:48) Colorado Rapids have interviewed Arsenal youth team coach and former midfielder, Jack Wilshere, about the MLS club’s vacant head coach position, sources confirmed to ESPN. The Rapids are owned … Read more
Facundo Farias, right, has hit the ground running at Inter Miami. Jeff Dean/USSF/Getty Images for USSF The international break is upon us, but that just means a host of young players have a chance to shine for their countries instead of their clubs. Who should you be on the lookout for over the next week? – … Read more
