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As Premier League clubs wait for players to return from international break in October, Florian Wirths is ramping up his efforts to start the season with Liverpool and Germany.Liverpool star Florian Wirtz has stepped up his training efforts in Germany. (Image: Sebastian Widmann, Getty Images)Florian Wirtz has had a poor start to life at Liverpool since his £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen, but the German is determined to turn things around. Despite the fanfare that greeted his arrival, the 22-year-old playmaker has faced criticism for a quiet start under champion Arne Slott.Wirtz is yet to score or assist in the…
Liverpool are keen to offer Arne Slott a new contract, with his agent reportedly already working on a deal. The 47-year-old Dutchman had an impressive debut season on Merseyside, leading Liverpool to their second Premier League title in 35 years and a place in the Carabao Cup final. Slott’s smooth transition following Jurgen Klopp’s departure was unexpected for many, but he quickly filled the void left by the Reds’ legendary manager.He signed a three-year contract when he was appointed in May 2024, but with less than half of that period passed, Liverpool are showing interest in extending his contract. According…
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Christian Pulisic, Anthony Robinson and Alejandro Zendejas could all miss the U.S.’s friendly against Ecuador on Friday.”There are issues with some players like Christian and Anthony Robinson, who didn’t train today, and we’ll have to decide tomorrow whether they’re available or not,” U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Thursday. “I don’t think Alex will play in tomorrow’s game.”The Americans will also face Australia on Tuesday in Commerce City, Colorado.Robinson said Wednesday he was still regaining fitness after right knee surgery in May. The status of Pulisic and Zendejas has not been announced.After this month, the U.S.…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has spoken about his first years as part-owner of Manchester United. One may wonder what was achieved under Sheikh Jassim.tom sunderland sportswriterOctober 8, 2025, 17:59Updated October 9, 2025 06:08This article contains affiliate links and we receive a commission from any sales we generate from them. learn moreSheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani had his own big plans for Manchester United ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s takeover of the club(Image: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP, Getty Images)Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s tenure as co-owner of Manchester United has not brought the immediate victories many supporters had hoped for. However, the British billionaire has outlined…
Ratcliffe went one step further this week, saying he wanted to give Amorim three more years to prove himself. He explained that United are trying to learn lessons from Arsenal, who have stuck with Mikel Arteta since he took over in 2019.”Football doesn’t happen overnight,” United’s leaders said in an interview with The Times. “That’s three years. You see with[Mikel]Arteta at Arsenal. He had a miserable first few years.”We have to be patient. We have long-term plans. It’s not a light switch. You can’t run a club like Manchester United by just reacting instantly to some abusive journalist every week.”The…
Caleb Williams is watching his professional career take off, thanks in large part to the guidance of head coach Ben Johnson, who joined the Chicago Bears this season. Johnson has worked closely with the rookie quarterback, helping him ignore the critics and focus on playing at the level expected of the No. 1 overall pick.The Bears currently sit at the bottom of the NFC North with a 2-2 record, but the team is showing signs of potential that could point to a promising future. Feeling more confident and mentally balanced after recent performances, Williams is already thinking about his life…
England face Wales in a friendly on Thursday, but Wales manager Craig Bellamy has praised the decision to appoint German Thomas Tuchel as Three Lions manager.October 8, 2025, 19:17Updated October 9, 2025 14:44Thomas Tuchel signs 18-month contract as England manager(Image: PA)Proud Welshman Craig Bellamy insists ‘everyone gets caught up’ in Thomas Tuchel being German when it’s all about winning.Wales manager Bellamy laughed off questions about Tuchel’s nationality, insisting England needed to find the best person for the job. Bellamy vowed to upset Tuchel’s England at Wembley in Thursday night’s friendly, but the former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager insists they…
Bruno Fernandes has no intention of leaving Manchester United to play in Saudi Arabia. The Red Devils captain is determined to remain a key figure in manager Ruben Amorim’s Old Trafford shake-up, having turned down attractive offers from clubs such as Al Hilal and Al Ittihad in the summer.There have been recent rumors that the 31-year-old is looking to leave United after next summer’s World Cup, but sources close to Fernandes have told BBC Sport that this is not the case. Fernandes’ current contract extends until 2027, with an option for a further year. As for his future, it is…
NEW YORK (AP) — La Liga plans to make international soccer matches an annual event. It has been announced that Barcelona and Villarreal will face each other on December 20th in a Miami suburb.said Spanish league president Javier Tebas in an interview with The Associated Press.La Liga, the first major European league to hold games overseas, follows the model of the NFL, which has been held in London since 2007 until this season. There are also matches in Berlin, Dublin, Madrid and Sao Paulo..”The idea is to follow a similar model, but with one difference: we will only play one…
The United States and Ecuador will face off in a new international friendly as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game will be held in Austin, Texas and will be another opportunity to see the up-and-coming talent from both teams.Both teams have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America (USA, Mexico, Canada) and are using this October’s FIFA schedule to try out new tactical combinations. The USMNT, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, will field a mix of European stars and MLS players. Ecuador, on the other hand, arrives with a bright foundation in the…