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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marc dos Santos has been named head coach of Los Angeles FC.Steve Celandro, a longtime assistant to the outgoing coach, was promoted Friday by general manager John Thorrington.Dos Santos, former coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, becomes the third coach in LAFC history. He spent the past four seasons on Cerundolo’s staff as LAFC won the 2022 MLS Cup and Supporters Shield, reached the 2023 MLS Cup Final and won the 2024 U.S. Open Cup.“Marc understands as well as anyone what the best version of LAFC looks like: an entertaining, front-footed style of play built on ambition,…

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Brace yourselves, as details of the World Cup draw will take 48 hours to emerge and US President Donald Trump will be in control.Donald Trump is expected to attend the World Cup draw in Washington(Image: White House)FIFA described the World Cup draw in Washington DC as a “thrilling milestone” on the road to the finals. But it feels more like a road full of potential potholes and dead ends.And that was before US President Donald Trump showed up to take over the event. It made me think about him all the same as I did at the Ryder Cup in…

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It’s the third gameweek in seven days for Fantasy Premier League managers, and there are some exciting fixtures this weekend. Leaders Arsenal will take on veteran manager Unai Emery and his hugely popular Aston Villa, while Manchester City will host Sunderland, who have enjoyed an impressive run since promotion. Under-pressure Tottenham manager Thomas Frank could find himself in another nail in the coffin as he hosts his former club Brentford.Chelsea and Liverpool will aim to get back to winning ways at Bournemouth and Leeds respectively, while Wolves will aim for their first win of the season against Manchester United at…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Hear what was said next. world cup draw According to various coaches at the Kennedy Center on Friday, it seemed impossible for any of them to win next year’s tournament.everyone was thrown in toughest group — or in soccer parlance, “Group of Death.”In the first three games, everyone was troubled by talented opponents – even if Six participants have not yet been decided. And expanding the field means bringing in lower quality teams.And everyone needs to keep an eye on the other teams and be prepared for what happens during the biggest World Cup in history, which…

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FIFA announced the schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup several months ago, with the final to be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, and begin with the Mexican national team’s match on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.Like Mexico, the Canadian and U.S. national teams will also play their three group games at home. Canada will begin its World Cup campaign in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026, while the United States will begin the same day in Los Angeles.”The most comprehensive and impactful FIFA World Cup has gone from dream to reality,…

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Jamie Redknapp says he would not be surprised if the Egyptian superstar leaves Anfield in the next period and would be disappointed after starting on the bench in his last two games.December 4, 2025, 14:00Updated December 4, 2025 14:14Mo Salah is on the bench for Liverpool’s second consecutive game(Image: PA)Mohamed Salah must have looked out from his vantage point in the Liverpool dugout and wondered if he had been made into some kind of scapegoat. Four goals in two games in which Salah did not start was a decent return for decision-maker Arne Slott, but the performance was not exactly…

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England will be in a group with Croatia, Panama and Ghana for the 2026 World Cup. The drawing for this prestigious competition was held live on Friday afternoon from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.The draw was directed by former Three Lions and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson, with assistants in attendance including Tom Brady, Shaquille O’Neal, Wayne Gretzky and Aaron Judge. It was a star-studded affair, with Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart and Danny Ramirez also hosting. England were drawn into Group L along with Croatia, Panama and Ghana.The…

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TThe group stage draw for the 2026 World Cup USA, Canada and Mexico will be held on Friday, December 5th. The lottery will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and will determine the next World Cup for 48 teams, excluding those who qualify for the playoffs.As with all draws, some teams will be luckier than others depending on the combination. Certainly none of them will want to play against Morocco, one of the great revelations of Qatar 2022, who have arrived for the tournament and are placed in Pot 2. The Atlas Lions will be one of…

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Casemiro will receive £247,000 from his former club São Paulo after a long-standing industrial dispute over his employment-related payments during his time at the academy was resolved this week.December 4, 2025, 19:15Updated December 4, 2025 19:48Casemiro is set to receive £240,000 from his former club Sao Paulo over the next 12 months.(Image: (Photo Credit: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images))Manchester United star Casemiro is set to receive £247,000 in favor of his former club Sao Paulo after reaching a formal agreement to resolve a labor dispute, according to reports from Brazil. The midfielder joined Real Madrid from his boyhood club in 2013, but…

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England have decided their opponents for next summer’s World Cup, with the Three Lions facing Croatia, Panama and Ghana in the group stages. Friday’s draw kickstarted preparations for the tournament in the United States, where Thomas Tuchel’s side are considered favorites.England have decided on their group for the prestigious tournament and also now know their route to the final, to be played at MetLife Stadium on July 19th. The World Cup begins on June 11th, with the Three Lions’ first match against Croatia on June 17th.England know that if all four teams win in their groups, they will not be…

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