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Expert recap and game analysis of the Fulham vs. Liverpool English Premier League game from April 6, 2025 on ESPN.

Morocco ‘behind’ captain Achraf Hakimi amid rape caseJune 20, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said the team are “behind” captain Achraf Hakimi and that the player is “very relaxed” after a French appeals court confirmed Friday that he will stand trial in a rape case. Hakimi captained Morocco in their 1-0 World Cup win over Scotland in Foxborough on Friday on the… Read more: Morocco ‘behind’ captain Achraf Hakimi amid rape case
De Jong a fitness doubt for Netherlands clash with SwedenJune 20, 2026
HOUSTON — Frenkie de Jong is a fitness doubt for the Netherlands‘ Group F showdown with Sweden on Saturday, Durch coach Ronald Koeman said. The Dutch were already without Quinten Timber for the game in Houston after the defender suffered concussion during training following an accidental clash with teammate Teun Koopmeiners. – World Cup clinching… Read more: De Jong a fitness doubt for Netherlands clash with Sweden
Scotland player ratings as Scott McTominay, John McGinn fail to fire in 1-0 loss to MoroccoJune 20, 2026
A thunderous strike from Morocco forward Ismael Saibari stunned Scotland inside two minutes in Boston, as Steve Clarke’s side suffered a 1-0 defeat in their second Group C match. The Tartan Army were forced to endure a pretty fire 45 minutes as Scotland struggled to cope with Morocco’s attacking threats. However, the African side couldn’t… Read more: Scotland player ratings as Scott McTominay, John McGinn fail to fire in 1-0 loss to Morocco
Tunisia must be ‘collectively perfect’ against Japan says emergency head coach Herve RenardJune 20, 2026
NEW YORK — Tunisia will take inspiration from Cape Verde‘s draw with Spain as they look to launch their FIFA World Cup salvage act against Japan in Monterrey on Saturday, according to newly appointed head coach Herve Renard. Renard was jetted in to replace coach Sabri Lamouchi after Tunisia’s opening 5-1 defeat to Sweden, an… Read more: Tunisia must be ‘collectively perfect’ against Japan says emergency head coach Herve Renard
U.S. coach Pochettino pleased with ‘fantasitc’ Pepi, Balogun pairingJune 20, 2026
SEATTLE — United States manager Mauricio Pochettino praised his side’s tactical flexibility in defeating Australia 2-0 at Lumen Field on Friday, saying they were “fantastic” in clinching a spot in the knockout rounds of the World Cup. Pochettino was forced to sit star attacker Christian Pulisic due to a calf injury, but instead of bringing… Read more: U.S. coach Pochettino pleased with ‘fantasitc’ Pepi, Balogun pairing
USMNT winning the World Cup not ‘ridiculous,’ Richards saysJune 20, 2026
SEATTLE — Zlatan Ibrahimovic was succinct in saying he thinks that the United States men’s national team has a chance to win the World Cup. Defender Chris Richards doesn’t think it’s a wild idea at all, either. After the U.S. turned in a second convincing and largely-complete performance in beating Australia, 2-0, on Friday, Richards… Read more: USMNT winning the World Cup not ‘ridiculous,’ Richards says
Alex Freeman goal for U.S. ‘full-circle family’ moment with dadJune 20, 2026
SEATTLE – United States defender Alex Freeman celebrated a “full circle family moment” on Friday, scoring a goal in the Americans’ 2-0 win over Australia on the same field — kind of — where his father, Antonio Freeman, Jr. once had a banner day for the Green Bay Packers. The goal came in the 43rd… Read more: Alex Freeman goal for U.S. ‘full-circle family’ moment with dad
‘Flat and lethargic’: Popovic says more Socceroos changes were needed against USMNTJune 20, 2026
SEATTLE, Washington – Tony Popovic has said that, with hindsight, he perhaps should have made more changes to his starting XI, after a “flat and lethargic” first half condemned the Socceroos to a 2-0 FIFA World Cup defeat against the United States. Jumping on their opponents straight from the opening whistle, the Americans pressed and… Read more: ‘Flat and lethargic’: Popovic says more Socceroos changes were needed against USMNT
Iran to complain to FIFA over World Cup travel restrictionsJune 20, 2026
Iran‘s soccer federation said on Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA after its request to travel to Los Angeles two days before Sunday’s World Cup match against Belgium was denied. Iran’s base camp was moved from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, ahead of the tournament and the team has said it is unfairly being… Read more: Iran to complain to FIFA over World Cup travel restrictions
Sweden coach Potter warns foes of Gyökeres, Isak ‘threat’June 20, 2026
HOUSTON — Graham Potter has warned Sweden’s World Cup opponents that strike-duo Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres will get better as the tournament progresses. Sweden face Netherlands in Houston on Saturday, fresh from hammering Tunisia 5-1 in their Group F opener. Both Isak and Gyökeres scored in that game despite it being just the second… Read more: Sweden coach Potter warns foes of Gyökeres, Isak ‘threat’