Why Man City could defend UCL crown, but another treble is unlikely

play Can Copenhagen stun Man City in the Champions League? (1:06)Stewart Robson and Julien Laurens look ahead to Manchester City’s UCL clash with FC Copenhagen. (1:06) Pep Guardiola is a difficult man to read. The Manchester City manager can often betray a sense of false modesty, suggesting that incredible achievements are beyond his team before … Read more

Liverpool captain Van Dijk urges Elliott to be patient

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged Harvey Elliott to be patient over playing chances. The midfielder made a major impact off the bench for Saturday’s win against Burnley. “I’m sure Harvey would love to be playing every week but at the highest level you have to be patient and grab your moments when you … Read more

Brentford captain Norgaard: We’ll survive Toney sale

Brentford captain Christian Norgaard insists the club will survive Ivan Toney’s sale. Both players scored in Saturday’s win at Wolves. Norgaard said: “Toney will be a massive loss, of course. But let’s see what happens in the summer. This club is also known for selling players then replacing them with top quality. “When Ollie Watkins … Read more

China cancels Argentina tour over Messi row

play Marcotti reacts to escalating Messi friendly absence fallout: ‘Grow up!’ (1:49)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the escalating fallout of Lionel Messi missing Inter Miami’s friendly with a Hong Kong XI. (1:49) Feb 10, 2024, 09:53 AM ET Both of Argentina‘s planned friendlies in China have been canceled by local authorities after Lionel Messi … Read more

Ivory Coast win AFCON title behind Haller goal

ByESPN Ivory Coast have won the Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Sunday. Sébastien Haller scored the winning goal for the hosts in the 81st minute with an instinctive finish after excellent work from Simon Adingra on the wing. – Stream … Read more

Ivory Coast kings of AFCON, Nigeria rue Peseiro’s decisions

play Colin Udoh breaks down Ivory Coast’s AFCON win (1:43)Colin Udoh breaks down Ivory Coast’s 2-1 win over Nigeria to win the Africa Cup of Nations. (1:43) Feb 11, 2024, 07:59 PM ET Ivory Coast have won the Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, … Read more