USMNT’s Pepi: Berhalter WC snub ‘in the past’

play Berhalter: I want to get the best out of Gio Reyna (1:23)Gregg Berhalter hopes to foster a strong relationship with Gio Reyna in his return to the USMNT. (1:23) HENDERSON, Nev. — U.S. men’s national team striker Ricardo Pepi said on Saturday he is ready to move forward with newly reappointed U.S. manager Gregg … Read more

Sources: PSG, Nagelsmann talks break down

play Mbappe: PSG is my only option at the moment (0:51)Kylian Mbappe responds to the reactions his letter addressed to PSG received and reaffirms his commitment to the French champions. (0:51) Julian Nagelsmann will not become the next Paris Saint-Germain manager after talks between the two parties broke down, sources have told ESPN. The French … Read more

Italy edge Netherlands, finish third in N. League

ByReuters taly claimed the consolation bronze medals at the Nations League finals, and added to a disappointing week for hosts the Netherlands, as they edged the Dutch 3-2 in Sunday’s third place playoff tie at the Twente Stadium. Federico Dimarco thrashed the ball home at the far post in the sixth minute and Davide Frattesi … Read more

Fernandes, Silva score as Portugal blank Bosnia

ByReuters Portugal top Group J in Euro 2024 qualifying on nine points after beating Bosnia 3-0. AP Photo/Armando Franca Bruno Fernandes struck twice and Bernardo Silva also scored to earn Portugal a 3-0 home win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday and secure the third straight win of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. Roberto Martinez’s … Read more

Leicester ace Maddison happy to block out transfer talk

Leicester City midfielder James Maddison says he’s using his time with England to switch off from transfer talk. Maddison is a target for Newcastle and Tottenham. “It’s a pause and put the blinkers on and focus on the job at hand,” he told Channel Four. “It was a tough end to the season but the … Read more

Leicester chairman Aiyawatt explains Maresca appointment

Leicester City chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has welcomed new manager Enzo Maresca. Maresca moves from Manchester City. Top said: “Enzo brings a combination of personality, method and ambition that meets extremely well with the footballing direction we are looking to take. His philosophy has been built over a rich and varied career, including an outstanding education … Read more

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo does iconic goal celebration with pitch invader during UEFA Euro qualifying match

Getty Images An overzealous Cristiano Ronaldo fan got to celebrate a 3-0 Portugal victory in its UEFA Euro qualifying match alongside his soccer hero, as Ronaldo ended up doing his signature goal celebration alongside the pitch invader. Ronaldo and the fan did the “Siuuu” together before security at Est?dio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica arrived … Read more

Lallana eager to play role in Brighton Euro campaign

Adam Lallana is eager to play a role in Brighton’s Europa League campaign. It will mark the club’s first time in Europe. Lallana told Brighton’s website: “I have learnt from lots of situations throughout my career that where you do get older and your game time becomes limited, you can get frustrated. I tried not … Read more

Man Utd in Strasbourg talks for Habib Diarra

Manchester United are in talks to sign Strasbourg youngster Habib Diarra. Local journalist Luca Bendoni is reporting Strasbourg have rejected United’s verbal approach for Diarra. But they’re now holding talks over a deal worth around ?9m for the teenage midfielder. Diarra has been likened to departing Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante. Olympique Marseille and Lens are … Read more

Chelsea push Inter Milan to include Barella in Lukaku offer

Chelsea are keen to set up a swap deal with Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku. Inter are eager keen to hold onto Lukaku next season after last term’s loan with the Nerazzurri. Il Corriere dello Sport says Chelsea are willing to do business – but want Nicolo Barella included in the deal. Inter rate Barella … Read more