- Gio Reyna scores, exits with apparent injury ahead of USMNT camp
Gio Reyna ‘s participation for the United States in this month’s Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals could be in jeopardy after he exited Strasbourg‘s Ligue 1 loss to Toulouse on Friday with an apparent thigh injury.Reyna scored his third goal of a bounce back season with Strasbourg in the 67th minute. However, just three minutes later… Read more: Gio Reyna scores, exits with apparent injury ahead of USMNT camp - Frank Lampard unhappy with 3 big referee decisions in Coventry loss to Everton
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard was annoyed key decisions went against his side as he felt they should have had two penalties and one of Everton‘s goals in their 3-1 win on Friday should have been ruled out. James Tarkowski appeared to pull the hair of Caleb Yirenkyi as the pair challenged for a cross… Read more: Frank Lampard unhappy with 3 big referee decisions in Coventry loss to Everton - Caribbean Football Union endorses Infantino ahead of FIFA presidential election
The Caribbean Football Union announced on Friday it will endorse Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president in the election in March. Infantino recently made two trips to the Caribbean, including this week, to secure the bloc’s support despite lingering controversy over his aborted World Cup investment plan. “The CFU emphasizes that it determined… Read more: Caribbean Football Union endorses Infantino ahead of FIFA presidential election - Thomas Tuchel: ‘Up and down’ Jude Bellingham relationship now in ‘good place’
Thomas Tuchel said he loves working with Jude Bellingham, having acknowledged their relationship has been “up and down” at times, and revealed the England star was bending his ear to call up younger brother Jobe. The England under-21s captain’s promotion to the senior set-up for the Nations League double-header against Croatia and Spain was among… Read more: Thomas Tuchel: ‘Up and down’ Jude Bellingham relationship now in ‘good place’ - Como’s Jacobo Ramón gets first Spain call-up for Nations League
MADRID — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente paid tribute to the victims of a high-speed train crash and a second-division player who died after an on-field collision before announcing his Nations League squad on Friday. De la Fuente made several changes for upcoming games against England and the Czechia with Spain already qualified for… Read more: Como’s Jacobo Ramón gets first Spain call-up for Nations League - Zidane calls up Paris FC’s Pablo Pagis amid France injury crunch
PARIS — Uncapped Paris FC striker Pablo Pagis was surprisingly summoned by France on Friday for Nations League matches against Türkiye and Italy. Pagis made the 23-man list after Paris Saint-Germain forward Maghnes Akliouche was ruled out by a calf injury. France coach Zinedine Zidane said Pagis has an “interesting” and “different profile” that he… Read more: Zidane calls up Paris FC’s Pablo Pagis amid France injury crunch - Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso ‘very happy’ with Cole Palmer despite England omission
Xabi Alonso said he has no time to spend worrying about international call-ups for his players after Cole Palmer was omitted from the England’s Nations League squad. The 24-year-old was not amongst the 26 players named by Thomas Tuchel for the matches against Croatia and Spain, following his withdrawal from the squad during the last… Read more: Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso ‘very happy’ with Cole Palmer despite England omission - Unai Emery confirms new contract talks with Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery confirmed there have been talks to build a “stronger” project at the club by signing a new contract at Villa Park. On Wednesday, the day after Villa’s 3-0 Champions League defeat to Barcelona, the club announced they held a meeting to discuss their long-term strategy beyond 2029, when Emery’s contract… Read more: Unai Emery confirms new contract talks with Aston Villa - FIFA’s chief legal officer steps down in second high-profile exit
Emilio García Silvero, who has served as FIFA’s chief legal and compliance officer for the past eight years, is stepping down from his position to begin a new professional chapter in Madrid, FIFA confirmed on Friday. His departure is the most recent high-profile exit since Kevin Lamour left his role as FIFA’s chief operating officer… Read more: FIFA’s chief legal officer steps down in second high-profile exit - Man United’s Carlos Baleba set for long injury absence with hamstring issue
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has confirmed Carlos Baleba is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury against Roma. Balebia limped off moments into the second half during Tuesday’s 3-2 win at Old Trafford. He looked to be in tears as he received treatment on the pitch and speaking… Read more: Man United’s Carlos Baleba set for long injury absence with hamstring issue