Spain‘s World Cup winning coach Jorge Vilda has been appointed as the new manager of Morocco‘s women’s national team. Vilda, 42, was dismissed by Spain last month as part of the fallout to ousted Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] president Luis Rubiales’ unsolicited kiss on forward Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup final. Morocco confirmed the … Read more
play Balogun has a watch riding on a bet with Saka (0:48)Folarin Balogun reveals the bet he’s made with his former Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka for this season. (0:48) Oct 12, 2023, 09:20 AM ET MONACO — United States forward Folarin Balogun has told ESPN that the decision over whether he remained at Arsenal last summer was out … Read more
play Is Messi prioritising Argentina over Miami after international call-up? (1:59)The Futbol Americas duo discuss Lionel Messi’s international call-up despite his recent Inter Miami absence due to injury. (1:59) World Cup winners Argentina have reached a point where the absence of Lionel Messi from the starting XI is not a tragedy, it is an opportunity. … Read more
Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi says Italy are correct to cut loose Nicolo Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali from their squad. Aston Villa attacker Zaniolo and Newcastle’s Tonali have been released by the Azzuri amid an investigation by prosecutors over alleged player betting. Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli has already spoken to officials. “There is the most … Read more
play Balogun has a watch riding on a bet with Saka (0:48)Folarin Balogun reveals the bet he’s made with his former Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka for this season. (0:48) Colorado Rapids have interviewed Arsenal youth team coach and former midfielder, Jack Wilshere, about the MLS club’s vacant head coach position, sources confirmed to ESPN. The Rapids are owned … Read more
Facundo Farias, right, has hit the ground running at Inter Miami. Jeff Dean/USSF/Getty Images for USSF The international break is upon us, but that just means a host of young players have a chance to shine for their countries instead of their clubs. Who should you be on the lookout for over the next week? – … Read more
play Marcotti: De Gea needs to lower his salary demands if he wants a club (0:57)Gab & Juls explain why David de Gea was back in Manchester and discuss what he needs to do to find a new club. (0:57) Oct 12, 2023, 07:19 PM ET The summer transfer window has closed throughout most of … Read more
Former West Ham and Bournemouth midfielder Junior Stanislas has announced his retirement. Stanislas announced on Wednesday that he is hanging up his boots. The decision comes after he left Bournemouth this summer. Injuries have been a factor in the decision. He told talkSPORT: “I’ve had a few injuries over the last few years and it’s … Read more
Roma striker Romelu Lukaku has explained turning down Al-Hilal over the summer. The on-loan Chelsea centre-forward received an offer from the Saudis as he was considering his options in August. He recalled: “I am proud of their interest, but after initial talks I was not convinced about going to Al-Hilal. “Al-Hilal is the biggest club … Read more
Inter Milan are eyeing West Ham United attacker Tomas Soucek. Il Corriere dello Sport says Soucek, 28, is on Inter’s radar this season. His contract expires at the end of the season, but West Ham have an option to extend until 2025. Inter management see the Czech Republic international as a priority target given his … Read more
