Atlanta to host ’24 Copa opener, Miami gets final

Nov 20, 2023, 03:54 PM ET Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was awarded the 2024 Copa América opener and South Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium will host the final of the tournament, held outside of its home continent for only the second time A joint announcement was made Monday by soccer’s governing bodies of South America and … Read more

U.S. Soccer embracing Hayes’ ‘bold, brave’ vision

play The ‘big questions’ Emma Hayes will have to address as USWNT boss (1:55)Sebastian Salazar details the biggest areas Emma Hayes will look to address when she takes over the USWNT. (1:55) U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker said that the United States women can evolve into a side that is “bold and brave” and … Read more

England coach Southgate: Not time to think about my contract

England coach Gareth Southgate was coy over his future yesterday. It’s been suggested Southgate will leave the job after next year’s Euros in Germany. Ahead of their final qualifier against North Macedonia, he said: “I haven’t really thought about it. “I have been thinking about our match and that we must do better than in … Read more

‘I think’ – Journo urges Liverpool to keep faith in inconsistent star, says the player can become world-class

ShareTweet Liverpool star Darwin Nunez could become a top-class striker over the coming years, as per the transfer insider Dean Jones. After opting to let Sadio Mane leave the club, the Merseyside club purchased the Uruguayan from SL Benfica in an £85m deal at the beginning of last term. Having moved to Anfield, the South … Read more

Lukaku scores 4 to break Euro qualifying record

ByESPN News Services Striker Romelu Lukaku scored four goals in 20 first-half minutes as brilliant Belgium cruised to an emphatic 5-0 victory over 10-man Azerbaijan in a Euro 2024 Group F qualifier in blustery Brussels on Sunday. Lukaku put on a magnificent display of clinical finishing as he took his tally in the pool to … Read more

Barça beat Madrid 5-0 in one-sided El Clásico

BySam Marsden Barcelona dominated Real Madrid from start to finish in Sunday’s El Clásico as they recorded an impressive 5-0 win in front of a crowd of 38,707 at the Olympic Stadium. Aitana Bonmatí, Caroline Graham Hansen and Mariona Caldentey all scored in the first half, with Clàudia Pina and Vicky López chipping in late … Read more

Ex-Arsenal chief Dein: Arteta has hurt club’s image

Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has criticised manager Mikel Arteta over his VAR rant. Dein feels Arteta has hurt the club’s image with his attack on match officials after the recent defeat at Newcastle. He told talkSPORT: “In 101 minutes of football we only had one shot at goal, so you can’t really say that … Read more

Toney scores in Brentford friendly defeat to Watford

Ivan Toney has featured for Brentford in a behind-closed-doors friendly. The match was played against Watford at Brentford‘s Jersey Road training ground. The Hornets won on the day with Toney getting minutes as he continues to serve his betting ban, which will run to January. Ben Mee, Zanka, Vitaly Janelt, Neal Maupay and Toney all … Read more

Chelsea captain James: I haven’t felt this good in a long time

Chelsea captain Reece James says he’s confident he’s now free of injury. James has recovered from a hamstring injury suffered on the opening day of the season. “I haven’t felt this good in a long time,” James told the club website. “I definitely feel my strength and fitness building up again. “I haven’t been able … Read more