Germany routed 4-1 by Japan to continue slump

ByReuters Euro 2024 hosts Germany slumped to a shock 4-1 home loss to Japan in their international friendly on Saturday, deepening the sense of crisis hanging over them after their third straight loss less than nine months before the continental tournament. The four-time world champions, who crashed out of last year’s World Cup group stage … Read more

Souness: Martial will always let down Man Utd fans

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness says Manchester United‘s attack isn’t good enough. Souness is surprised seeing Anthony Martial still with the club. “I wrote an article five years ago stating it was the last chance saloon for Anthony Martial,” Souness told the Daily Express. “Yet he’s still starting matches as their main focal point in attack. … Read more

Former USMNT coach Bruce Arena resigns as New England Revolution boss amid investigation

Getty Images After New England’s 1-0 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday, the Revolution released a statement that their head coach and sporting director Bruce Arena had resigned. Suspended since July 30 due to reports of inappropriate and insensitive remarks, Major League Soccer launched an investigation that determined that there was credibility to the allegations. … Read more

Mexico fights back to 2-2 draw with Socceroos

ByCesar Hernandez Cesar Huerta Ron Jenkins/Getty Images A second-half equalizer from debutant Cesar Huerta earned a 2-2 draw for Mexico against Australia on Saturday in Dallas, Texas. Australia took the lead in the friendly match through a goal from defender Harry Souttar in the 16th minute. Following a cross from Martin Boyle off a corner … Read more

SPL chief Emenalo: Salah like a son; Liverpool know we behaved properly

Saudi Pro League football chief Michael Emenalo has defended Al-Ittihad‘s pursuit of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah. Emenalo insists everything was done above board in their bid for the Egypt international. He told talkSPORT: “Mo is someone I consider almost like a son, he’s a player that I admire and a human being that I absolutely … Read more

Man Utd Treble hero Cole: Martial not good enough

Manchester United Treble winner Andrew Cole says Anthony Martial has been with the club too long. Cole has questioned what Martial can contribute to the team. He told Betfred: “Martial has been at Manchester United for eight years now and he hasn’t even scored 100 goals. Wow. He’s a centre-forward for Manchester United and he’s … Read more

Man Utd outcast Mejbri waiting on Turkish offers

Turkish interest is expected to arrive for Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri. The future of the Tunisia international remains in doubt at Old Trafford. The Manchester Evening News says Mejbri could yet move out on-loan this week to Turkey. Besiktas had an offer rebuffed earlier this summer, but could return in the coming days. The … Read more

Arsenal exit UWCL after stunning pen defeat

Sep 9, 2023, 12:44 PM ET Arsenal suffered a shocking exit from Women’s Champions League at the first qualifying stage after a penalty shootout defeat to Paris FC following a dramatic 3-3 draw. Mathilde Bourdieu scored twice in three minutes for Paris early in the second half to leave Arsenal in an uphill battle, but … Read more