Haller emerges as Ivory Coast’s AFCON ‘fulcrum’

play The personalities that have impressed in Ivory Coast’s run to finals (1:48)Ed Dove says Sebastien Haller and interim manager Emerse Fae have been fantastic as Ivory Coast advances to the AFCON final. (1:48) The Ivory Coast have had to wait to enjoy Sébastien Haller‘s impact at international level, but after overcoming his cancer diagnosis … Read more

England coach Southgate has warning for Man Utd striker Rashford

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been warned his behavior could jeopardise his national team spot. The attacker has been in favor with Three Lions head coach Gareth Southgate in the past. However, Southgate admits that off-field distractions could be an issue for Rashford and some of his other stars. Southgate said: “I haven’t spoken … Read more

Source: Thiago injured one game into comeback

Liverpool midfielder Thiago has suffered another injury setback after playing his first game of the season last Sunday, a source has told ESPN. Thiago, 32, came off the bench in the 85th minute of Liverpool’s 3-1 Premier League defeat to Arsenal on Sunday in what was his first game for 10 months. – Stream on … Read more

Sources: Blue cards set for use in sin-bin trials

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will announce the introduction of a new blue card on Friday as part of trials of sin bins in professional football, sources have confirmed to ESPN. News of the blue cards was first reported by The Telegraph. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Football’s lawmakers announced in … Read more

Hong Kong gov’t: Messi, Miami owe explanation

play Tata Martino relates to Hong Kong fans after Messi no show (1:02)Inter Miami’s Tata Martino talks to Hong Kong fans following Lionel Messi’s absence. (1:02) Feb 7, 2024, 09:37 PM ET The Hong Kong government demanded answers from Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi on Wednesday after the Argentine played in a friendly in … Read more