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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Manuel Lapuente, one of the most successful managers in Mexican soccer history, has died. He was 81 years old.The Mexican Football Federation announced on its social media channels on Saturday, without specifying the cause of death.Mr. La Puente played professional soccer from 1964 to 1975 and twice coached the national team. The first match in 1990-1991 lasted only 11 games.The team won the second Confederations Cup title in 1999, defeating Brazil 4-3 in the final at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium. A year ago, he led Mexico to the Gold Cup trophy, defeating the United States in…
Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland: Alejandro Garnacho led Chelsea to a promising afternoon, but Wilson Isidore and Kemsuddin Talbi earned Sunderland the three points away.October 25, 2025 17:04Updated October 25, 2025 17:40Kemsuddin Talbi celebrates the winning goal (Image: Henry Nichols/AFP via Getty Images)Sunderland secured their last win against Chelsea with Kemzuddin Talbi scoring his first goal for the club. The Blues were unable to consolidate their challenge for the Premier League title as Sunderland moved into second place with a 93rd-minute winner.Chelsea wasted little time taking the lead after Pedro Neto’s deft pass found Alejandro Garnacho. In the fourth minute, the Argentina…
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk admitted that despite his team’s preparations in the defeat in west London, they were unable to stop Brentford’s set-piece threat. The Reds lost 3-2, extending their Premier League losing streak to four games and equaling the total number of league losses for the entire 2024/25 season.Brentford took an early lead just five minutes into the game with Dango Ouattara’s superb volley past Giorgi Mamadashvili, and Igor Thiago converted a penalty in the second half after Van Dijk conceded a soft foul. Liverpool also fell victim to Brentford’s quick counterattack late in the first half, with a…
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — The 40-year reign of Glasgow giants Celtic and Rangers in Scottish soccer appears to be in serious danger of coming to an end.Hearts beat Celtic 3-1 on Sunday to open an eight-point lead in the Scottish Premiership and underline that they are a real threat to their old club.No team other than Celtic or Rangers has been Scottish champions since 1985, when Aberdeen were champions under Alex Ferguson.’Hearts’ may be looking to change that in its first season tony bloomthe billionaire owner of English Premier League club Brighton, has bought almost 30% of the shares in…
Arsenal had been criticized for not having enough captains to end their 20-year title drought, but they have assembled a team full of quality and character.Martin Odegaard isn’t the only Arsenal captain(Image: Nigel French/All Star, Getty Images)Mikel Arteta has led Arsenal to the top of the Premier League, but no coach has ever taken Arsenal to the top of the Premier League. The Gunners manager has built the strongest squad during his six-year reign and has looked to ensure there is plenty of character within the group.Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Gabriel and Mikel Merino join Arsenal’s leadership group…
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has indicated he is prepared to scrap this season’s game plan at a moment’s notice if circumstances require. Moments after Fulham equalized through Sasa Lukic at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon, the manager instructed a group of substitutes to warm up and several key players faced the axe.Even goalscorer Jacob Murphy and impressive youngster Lewis Miley, both of whom had excellent performances, were not given additional time to rectify their problems in the second period. England international Anthony Gordon was also sent off in the closing stages after Howe opted for a new leg.To be…
Messi’s contract renewal has left his teammates with great motivation for their upcoming MLS matches. Having a great teammate like him is no small thing. It takes a lot of dedication and passion to stay by his side, continue to learn from him and always strive for victory.Now that the Argentine great’s immediate future is clear, his teammates, including compatriot Rodrygo de Paul, have made it clear what it means to them to keep the world’s best player for a long time.Messi scores twice to give Miami the lead | Inter Miami 3-1 Nashville | Highlights and goals | MLSMLS…
England goalkeeper Dean Henderson insists the FA Cup holders will bounce back from the UEFA Conference League shock away to Arsenal in the Premier LeagueDean Henderson thinks Crystal Palace can get a ‘free hit’ against Arsenal at the Emirates(Image: Getty Images)Dean Henderson has insisted Crystal Palace’s trip to Arsenal on Sunday is a “free hit” as all the pressure falls on the Premier League leaders. But the England keeper insisted the FA Cup and Community Shield holders could rack up another famous win against the top team.Ebelesi Eze scored in a 2-2 draw against the Emirates in April and has…
Andy Robertson speaks after Liverpool lost 3-2 away to Brentford (Image: LFC TV)Andy Robertson gave a brutally honest assessment of the Reds’ 3-2 defeat at Brentford, confessing that Liverpool did not stick to their strategy. After winning against Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek, Arne Slott’s side were brought back down to earth with four straight Premier League defeats.Just five minutes into the match, Dango Utara turned the ball around and scored at the far post from a Bees long throw, before Kevin Shade capitalized on Mikel Damsgaard’s through ball to extend the lead to two points. Milos Kerkes pulled one back…
Reims, France (AP) – U.S. winger Tim Weah left the field after receiving a knock during Marseille’s 2-1 loss to Reims, shortly after recording his first assist of the game. french league club.Marseille did not immediately respond to a request from The Associated Press on Sunday about the nature of the injury.Weah set up Mason Greenwood’s opening goal in the 17th minute, but was replaced by Leonardo Balerdi in the second half of Saturday’s game with a left thigh injury.After the game, Marseille coach Roberto de Zerbi said it appeared to be just a bruise, adding through an interpreter: “If…