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Coby Mainu is the future of Manchester United and a cornerstone on which the team will be built, according to departing Casemiro. Mainu has made a remarkable comeback at United since Michael Carrick took over on an interim basis. The England midfielder has established himself in the starting XI and played a key role in United’s bid to qualify for the Champions League.Mainu, who was close to joining Napoli on loan in January, was rewarded with a new and improved contract last week. The youngster, who only turned 21 in April, is confident of joining Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the…
NEW YORK (AP) — Promised economic benefits world cup I haven’t done it matched expectationsAt least not yet in US hotels.Most of the 11 U.S. cities hosting the world’s most-watched sporting events had fewer hotel reservations than expected. According to the April survey According to the American Hotel and Lodging Association.In several cities, including Kansas City, Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle, a majority of hotel operators said bookings were actually below typical seasonal demand. In other areas, including New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas and Houston, demand has so far been flat compared to a typical spring and summer,…
Lamine Yamal gave Jude Bellingham the last laugh after Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Sunday to clinch the La Liga title – and he kept the receipt from their first encounterLamine Yamal quotes Jude Bellingham after Barcelona’s title win (Image: Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Lamine Yamal brutally mocked Jude Bellingham with a three-word message during Barcelona’s La Liga victory celebrations. Barça were crowned champions for the second consecutive year after a comfortable 2-0 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid on Sunday.Yamal, 18, never forgot what Bellingham said after the teams’ first meeting at the Bernabéu in October, which Real won 2-1.…
Casemiro said Manchester United’s leaders have “huge problems” with Michael Carrick but should hand him the manager’s job permanently. Carrick has proven to be a notable appointment since taking over as caretaker manager, replacing the sacked Ruben Amorim. He led United to 12 wins out of 17 games, qualifying for the Champions League with just two defeats.United’s leaders are expected to make a decision closer to the end of the season. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is acutely aware of the need for someone to step into the position as soon as possible so the next manager can begin preparations for…
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid’s edgy president Florentino Perez confronted journalists in an unusual press conference Tuesday, claiming he was the victim of an “organized campaign” to unseat him.Perez called for new club elections and told opponents to come forward and challenge him and the board. “I want to talk about all the people who I believe are behind this campaign… There are people who are working behind the scenes to run for office. Well, let them run,” he said. “This is an opportunity I’m giving them.”Usually calm and soft-spoken, Perez appeared agitated and began arguing with the media at…
Manchester United’s return to the Champions League next season means they will need a bigger team to compete on all fronts, as evidenced by their 0-0 draw with Sunderland.Elliott Anderson and Adam Wharton are both on Manchester United’s shortlist (Image: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)Manchester United are planning to make at least five new signings during the summer transfer window, with the possibility of signing three midfielders. The Red Devils want to strengthen their squad ahead of their return to the Champions League, giving them at least eight extra games next season.Midfield is a high priority for United as they…
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Forward Cristo Fernandez, the actor who played Dani Rojas on the Apple TV series “Ted’s Lasso” He signed with El Paso Locomotive FC of the USL to play soccer professionally.Terms of The deal was announced Tuesday.which still requires approval from the second division and the Football Federation, but was not disclosed.Fernandez was signed after a two-month trial with the team and appeared in a preseason game against New Mexico United. He played soccer at youth level, but an injury at the age of 15 led him to pursue an acting career.“No matter where life took…
Curaçao are set to reappoint 78-year-old Dick Advocaat just 33 days before their World Cup opener after coach Fred Rutten resigned amid reports of turmoil behind the scenes.Dick Advocaat plans to return to Curacao (Image: ANP via Getty Images)Dick Advocaat is reportedly set to return to Curacao as manager in the weeks before the World Cup. Mr Advocaat resigned from his post in February to care for his sick daughter, but a dramatic turn of events forced him to make a U-turn.The 78-year-old helped the Dutch Caribbean nation become the smallest state to qualify for the prestigious tournament, which will…
NEW YORK (AP) — Lionel Messi more than doubles his annual salary to $25 million in a new contract with Inter Miami, making him more than twice as much as Major League Soccer’s second-highest-paid player, Los Angeles FC’s Son Heung-min.Messi’s new contract includes a base salary of $25 million and guaranteed compensation of $28,333,333, the MLS Players Association announced Tuesday in the first announcement of his 2026 salary. He makes more than the salary of 28 of the other 29 teams in MLS.Miami’s $54.6 million salary is more than $20 million higher than second-place LAFC’s $32.7 million and nearly five…
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds: Roberto de Zerbi looks nervously over his shoulder even after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty turns Matthijs Tell from hero to zero.May 11, 2026 22:07Updated May 11, 2026 23:01Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty gave Leeds a point and Tottenham were relieved.Just when Tottenham looked like they were starting to look safe, they hit the self-destruct button.Tottenham forward Matthijs Tell played hero and villain, conceding a crazy penalty after scoring a sensational opening goal, but this means they are still definitely in danger.After a reckless challenge on Teru’s Ethan Ampadu, Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored an equalizer from the penalty spot, restoring the home…