Issa Hayatou, the long-time leader of African soccer who was made interim president of FIFA during its corruption crisis in 2015, died on Thursday. He was aged 77. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in an Instagram post: “Saddened to hear of the passing of former CAF president, former FIFA president and interim, FIFA vice-president and FIFA Council member Issa Hayatou. A passionate sports fan, he dedicated his life to sports…
Premier League champions Manchester City have unveiled their new away kit for the 2024-25 season and we can say beyond all doubt that it is nailed on to become an instant fan favourite. While it may appear to be a fluorescent assault on the eyes to the casual onlooker, those who know will know that the jersey is almost a stitch-for-stitch remake of the one they wore on the road…
The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Alex Iwobi is well accustomed to the standards footballers are held to, however unfair they may be. His burgeoning rap career has only made him more aware of the lens through which they are perceived. One incident, which took place as last season’s Premier League title race between Manchester City and Arsenal approached its climax, made that abundantly clear. The title was out of Arsenal’s hands, and they needed City…
Pellegrino Matarazzo confirmed he will remain the head coach of Bundesliga team Hoffenheim, amid rumors linking him to the vacant U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) manager role. German news outlet Bild first reported that the U.S. Soccer federation initiated talks to offer the position to the Bundesliga manager, before Sky Sports added he stood as the leading candidate for the American team. But Matarazzo has shut down the possibility, reaffirming…
The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Erik ten Hag has suggested that Jadon Sancho could start the season as Manchester United’s central striker to fill in for the injured Rasmus Hojlund. Hojlund is set to miss six weeks with a hamstring injury suffered during the first game of the U.S. tour against Arsenal. In his absence, Sancho, brought back into the squad following a 10-month exile, was deployed as the No. 9 in Wednesday’s 3-2 victory…
Liverpool handed Manchester United an early warning ahead of the new season with a 3-0 win at Williams-Brice Stadium.
The United States women’s national team squeezed past Japan with a stunning Trinity Rodman strike in extra time to reach the Olympic semifinals.
LOS ANGELES — Erik ten Hag has had an eventful summer. There was a point at which it looked as if he might not get the chance to stay on as Manchester United manager as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos conducted their review of a disappointing season in the Premier League and Champions League, albeit one that ended with a remarkable FA Cup final victory over rival Manchester City. But…