play Callaghan ‘in no way embarrassed’ by USMNT red cards (1:08)Interim head coach B.J. Callaghan says he was not embarrassed by the red cards to Weston McKennie and Sergino Dest in USMNT’s 3-0 win vs. Mexico. (1:08) Concacaf announced four individual suspensions and levied undisclosed fines Friday against the United States and Mexico soccer federations … Read more
play What will Lionel Messi’s MLS legacy be? (1:05)Hercules Gomez suggests Lionel Messi could make MLS a top-10 league in the world. (1:05) Jun 25, 2023, 07:52 AM ET Lionel Messi has said he experienced a “fracture” with a section of Paris Saint-Germain supporters during his two-year spell at the club. Messi, 35, was booed … Read more
COMMENT: Will it work? Indeed, does it work? This multi-club model that Chelsea have just entered into. Does the system actually benefit the principle club involved…? So Chelsea, or better yet ‘BlueCo’, have their first official club partner. Strasbourg, much to the concern of their fans and supporter groups, are now the first member of … Read more
Sheikh Jassim has been told there’s no chance of his preferred shopping list getting off the ground at Manchester United. The Glazers are insisting transfer policy won’t be altered as they consider the club’s sale. Bidder Sheikh Jassim has big buying plans if successful, but the Glazers will not act on any his suggestions. Transfer … Read more
COMMENT: Andre Onana to Manchester United? It fits, doesn’t it? It makes sense. At least, that’s on the Old Trafford side. But why are Inter Milan giving him up? And doing so, so easily…? We’re not talking conspiracies here. We’re not trying to raise doubts. As we say, this deal simply fits. The form. The … Read more
play Are Wrexham more popular than MLS? (1:55)Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar debate whether or not Wrexham are more popular in the States than MLS. (1:55) Jun 24, 2023, 12:29 PM ET Wrexham defender Ben Tozer has criticised the English Football League (EFL) ban on towels to dry the ball before long throw-ins, claiming the … Read more
Former Southampton academy chief Malcolm Ellis admits Gareth Bale was one game away from being released as a teen. The former attacker has since gone on to become Wales’ greatest player. But Elias, who worked at Southampton‘s academy during the 2000s, said on a new documentary about the former Tottenham and Real Madrid star: “Everybody … Read more
Cesare Casadei says he’s never had any regrets joining Chelsea last summer. The midfielder made the surprise move from Inter Milan. “It’s an experience that is teaching me a lot in every aspect,” he said. “I’m really happy with the choice I made along with my agent Paolo Busard?. It wasn’t the easiest option, but … Read more
Ilkay Gundogan is celebrating his move to Barcelona in Spain. The former Manchester City captain has committed to a three-year deal with Barca. The move will be formalised when his contract at City expires this week. And Gundogan is celebrating the move with a holiday in Ibiza. The veteran spent time with several of his … Read more
play Why elite footballers need more time to rest (2:26)Craig Burley passionately explains why modern footballers are playing too many games. (2:26) Jun 24, 2023, 06:33 AM ET Portugal international Ruben Neves is joining Al Hilal from Premier League side Wolves on a three-year deal, the Saudi Arabian club announced on Friday. Wolves did not … Read more
