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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Folarin Balogun’s 71st-minute goal offset Ener Valencia’s first-half goal and the United States tied Ecuador 1-1 in a friendly Friday night.Tim Weah intercepted a clearance and passed it to Tanner Tessman, allowing Balogun to score for the second game in a row and his seventh goal in 20 international appearances. Tessman sent the ball wide to Malik Tillman.Balogun crossed in front of Joel Ordóñez, and Tillman crossed from inside the six-yard box, deflecting the ball past goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez and into the inside of the near post.The 16th-ranked Americans have won just one of their last…
The Premier League needs to lead from the front and protect those involved better. Otherwise, referees should go on strike to end persistent abuse and force the hand of football’s leaders.Jeremy joined the Daily Star in 2010 as Manchester football correspondent and has been chief sports writer for over 10 years. He provides expert coverage of Manchester United and Manchester City, the entire Premier League and English football teams. Jeremy has covered Wimbledon, golf majors and the Olympics, as well as the soccer, rugby and cricket World Cups.Anthony Taylor bravely speaks out about the abuse referees continue to receive(Image: Getty…
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard suffered a new injury in his team’s 2-0 loss to West Ham United last time out.October 10, 2025, 16:28Updated October 10, 2025 16:40Martin Odegaard injured his MCL in the last match(Image: CameraSport, Getty Images)Norway manager Starre Solbakken has confirmed that Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has returned to his home country after sustaining an MCL injury against West Ham last weekend. The 26-year-old was forced to withdraw from international action after colliding with Hammers forward Crisencio Somerville.”Martin Odegaard sustained a medial collateral ligament injury in his left knee during the first half against West Ham United on…
Former Manchester United bidder has revealed he is planning and interested in taking control of the Premier League clubOctober 10, 2025, 10:40Updated October 10, 2025 11:58Thomas Ziliakas tried to buy Manchester United in 2023(Image: Getty)Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Ziliakas has revealed plans to approach investors in a bid to buy Manchester United. He also insists he is open to working with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and other stakeholders.Ziliakas was one of a number of people to come forward with a bid for United in 2023 when the Glazer family declared they were considering selling some or all of their stake in…
Manager Thomas Tuchel called for courage from England’s home fans after watching the Three Lions defeat Wales in front of a “silent” Wembley crowdOctober 10, 2025 10:29Updated October 10, 2025 10:29Thomas Tuchel was never happy with the atmosphere at Wembley Stadium(Image: Getty Images)Thomas Tuchel is proving he is not afraid to go into battle. First Jude Bellingham and now the England crowd.It was a timing that raised quite a few eyebrows. England had just beaten Wales 3-0 and put in a good performance overall, further vindicating Tuchel’s decision to put his team in front of the big names.And…he accused England…
Lionel Messi, Luis Sules and Neymar once formed the trio that defined an era at FC Barcelona. Together, they surprised the world with their chemistry, creativity, and constant thirst for victory. More than just a nickname, “MSN” has become a symbol of superiority, unity and beauty in football. From La Liga to the UEFA Champions League, their performances inspired millions and culminated in their victory over Juventus in 2015, cementing their place in football history.Now, a new chapter may be on the horizon. Rumors of a possible reunion have sparked excitement around the world, with Messi and Sures reuniting at…
A new takeover plan is believed to be on the horizon at Manchester United, with the Glazers potentially able to sell the club without the permission of minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.tom sunderland sportswriterOctober 10, 2025, 11:14Updated October 10, 2025 11:51Sir Jim Ratcliffe may have no say in Man United’s future amid rumors of new takeover plans(Image: Jonathan Moscrop, Getty Images)Manchester United could be on the brink of an ownership change after reports emerged that minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe could be forced to relinquish his stake. The development follows revelations that a mechanism exists that could force Ineos’ billionaires…
Several of Liverpool’s stars were in attendance on Friday night, each enjoying varying success in their World Cup qualifiers. Summer signing Florian Wirtz put in a strong performance as Germany defeated Luxembourg 10-a-side at the PreZero Arena. Although the Liverpool midfielder did not score or assist, he was an important player for Julian Nagelsmann and was prolific.The 22-year-old former Bayer Leverkusen star was heavily involved in much of Germany’s play as a forward, creating four chances for his team-mates and hitting the post with a well-taken free-kick. Meanwhile, Hugo Ekitike, making his first start for France, set up Kylian Mbappé’s…
Kylian Mbappé showed little signs of that. recent ankle injury He helped France beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in World Cup qualifying on Friday, scoring on a slalom run.He provided the assist for France’s second goal, but was forced to limp in the final stages in a scramble for the ball with an opponent.France maintained their perfect record after three games, but Germany regained their form with a 4-0 win over Luxembourg. France dominated Azerbaijan, but struggled to create chances, and it took Mbappé’s individual performance to break the deadlock in first-half stoppage time.The Real Madrid forward collected the ball in midfield,…
The England team that Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard once played for was full of egos, but the former Manchester United striker and former England captain had one of the biggest egos of them all.October 10, 2025, 15:00Updated October 10, 2025 15:02Jeremy joined the Daily Star in 2010 as Manchester football correspondent and has been chief sports writer for over 10 years. He provides expert coverage of Manchester United and Manchester City, the entire Premier League and English football teams. Jeremy has covered Wimbledon, golf majors and the Olympics, as well as the soccer, rugby and cricket World Cups.Wayne Rooney…