Klopp, Iraola both dispute Mac Allister red card

Aug 19, 2023, 01:52 PM ET Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted that Alexis Mac Allister did not deserve his red card against Bournemouth but praised his side’s recovery in claiming a 3-1 win with 10 men at Anfield on Saturday. Mac Allister, a summer signing from Brighton, was shown a red card for a high … Read more

Plenty to celebrate, but Australia can learn from Sweden loss

play Lawson: Lasting legacy will give Matildas tangible World Cup prize (2:07)Sophie Lawson reacts to Australia’s 2-0 defeat to Sweden in the third-place playoff game at the Women’s World Cup. (2:07) Aug 19, 2023, 08:17 PM ET BRISBANE, Australia — A momentous month in Australian sport has ended; a home Women’s World Cup that captivated … Read more

Sweden overcome Australia to win WWC bronze

ByReuters Sweden picked up their fourth Women’s World Cup bronze medal on Saturday after beating co-hosts Australia 2-0 in the third-place playoff match at Lang Park in Brisbane. The Swedes, ranked third in the world, were awarded a penalty in the 28th minute after a VAR review showed Australia’s Clare Hunt clipped Stina Blackstenius‘ heels, … Read more

What to know about Montjuic, Barcelona’s temporary home

Olympic Stadium in Montjuic is a far cry from Camp Nou in many ways, but it will be Barcelona’s temporary home for the next season or more. Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images It’s been a busy summer for the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. Coldplay sold out four dates at the 96-year-old stadium, with more than 200,000 … Read more

Liverpool boss Klopp: Endo not typical FSG signing

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits a deal for Wataru Endo doesn’t fit into their usual transfer model. Klopp says owners FSG usually seek a player much younger. “Yeah, you know it is not traditionally like that,” said the Liverpool boss of Endo’s arrival. “It is always a discussion that we have. The owners really want … Read more