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The United States and Australia will clash this week to continue preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Gregg Berhalter will lead the USMNT and strengthen the team’s key points as it gradually develops. His country will be one of the three hosts of the next international mega-cup.Australia defeated Saudi Arabia to qualify directly for the World Cup, making it their seventh World Cup appearance in a row. Both Oceania and North America have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, so these friendlies could be crucial for building and planning the starting squads representing each country.Diego Luna scores a great…
Scotland narrowly defeated Belarus to move closer to the World Cup, but their performance left Steve Clarke furious and the head coach admitted it was their worst ever.Steve Clarke minced words when assessing Scotland’s performanceScotland manager Steve Clarke admitted his side’s win against Belarus at Hampden Park was a record low, but the win did not underpin the fact that he was “probably as disappointed as I’ve felt over 72 games”.The former Kilmarnock manager has been in charge since 2019 and led Scotland to the last two Euros, but he could not hide his frustration as Scotland struggled to win…
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has issued a stern warning that there is no need to rush into signing midfield maestro Adam Wharton. Manchester United are already looking to sign a new midfielder, but they will lose Casemiro, whose contract expires in June, on a free transfer. A rising star in European football, Wharton has attracted attention with his impressive performances over the past two seasons.The 21-year-old was instrumental in his team’s victory in the FA Cup against Manchester City at Wembley last season. Wharton made his England debut last year and there have been growing rumors of a move…
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Braun. He has impressed in the Bundesliga over the past 18 months.Andrea Berta played a key role in Arsenal’s impressive summer transfer window and is already looking ahead to January(Image: PA)Arsenal, who currently lead the Premier League, are thought to be eyeing a first move in the January window. According to reports, manager Mikel Arteta is keeping an eye on Eintracht Frankfurt’s rising star Nathaniel Braun.The 22-year-old left-back attracted attention when Germany featured in this summer’s UEFA European Under-21 Championship final, where they lost to England in extra time. According…
Manager Thomas Tuchel and the England squad will be without Ollie Watkins for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Latvia after he was injured in a freak accident during Thursday’s friendly against Wales. Watkins had been knocked into the woodwork during the 3-0 win at Wembley Stadium.Watkins was given a rare start by Tuchel, and the Aston Villa forward repaid his manager’s faith in him. The 29-year-old scored the second of England’s three goals against Wales, but was sent off after just 45 minutes.Television cameras showed Watkins in considerable pain, and pitchside microphones also captured his screams. He was sent off…
Rasmus Hjølund has hit the ground running since leaving Manchester United for Napoli in the summer, and the Denmark international is not in Ruben Amorim’s plans.Manchester United striker Rasmus Hejlund has made a great start to his loan move to Napoli (Image: Domenico Cippitelli/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Rasmus Heylund is already regarded as one of Serie A’s most impressive strikers after joining Napoli on loan from Manchester United.The 22-year-old attacker secured a move to the Italian side on a season-long loan deal this summer after manager Ruben Amorim decided he was not needed at Old Trafford. He initially wanted to remain…
Newcastle have acquired a new sporting director – and he’s the man who took Elliott Anderson from St James’s Park to Nottingham Forest, and the Magpies were keen to bring him backElliott Anderson joined Nottingham Forest from Newcastle last year.(Image: Ben Roberts – Dane House/Getty Images)Newcastle have appointed Ross Wilson as the club’s new sporting director following the departure of Paul Mitchell. Wilson joins from Nottingham Forest. One of his biggest success stories was signing Elliott Anderson from the Magpies.Mr Wilson will arrive at St James’ Park and oversee sporting strategy, development and recruitment. Newcastle had a tumultuous summer, with…
Manager Roy Keane has confessed that Manchester United should be “pretty embarrassed” about their controversial choice to withdraw from the FA Cup in 2000, despite being reigning champions, and instead play in the Club World Cup. United won the domestic trophy in 1999 as part of the legendary treble, but the following year they became the first team in history to even refuse to try to retain the title.Instead, they chose to participate in the 1st World Team Championship, now called the Club World Cup. United accepted the Football Association’s proposal to sit out the tournament. Chelsea defeated Aston Villa…
LONDON (AP) – Ollie Watkins has returned to Aston Villa after missing England’s game against Latvia on Tuesday due to injury, with captain Harry Kane set to return.Watkins scored England beat Wales 3-0 He collided with a goal post in Thursday’s friendly and was substituted at half-time.England said in a statement: “The Aston Villa striker has not recovered from the shock he sustained against Wales at Wembley on Thursday night and has returned to the club.”Watkins becomes the second player to leave the team after defender Jharel Quansah returned to Bayer Leverkusen, but the England side announced on Saturday that…
Everton have offered a contract extension and Jordan Pickford will be next in line to sign a new contract as manager David Moyes and the Friedkin Group look to build a team with the future.Everton close to extending Jordan Pickford’s contract(Image: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)Jordan Pickford is set to sign a new contract at Everton, completing the third contract extension in the Toffees’ defense. Pickford, 31, has been one of Everton’s star performers this season and is the club’s second longest-serving player.The goalkeeper joined Everton from Sunderland in 2017 for £30m and made his 300th appearance for the club…