Mauricio Pochettino suffered his first defeat in only his second match in charge of the U.S. national team on Tuesday as his side lost 2-0 to Mexico in a friendly in Guadalajara. Raul Jimenez opened the scoring midway through the first half with a superb long-range free kick that soared over the U.S. wall and… Continue reading Mexico dominate US in 2-0 friendly win
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India look to continue red-hot test form against New Zealand
BENGALURU, – India will look to continue an unprecedented run of test success on home soil when they face an injury-hit New Zealand in the opener of a three-match series beginning on Wednesday. Since losing 2-1 to a touring England side in 2012, India have won 18 consecutive series at home, with only four defeats… Continue reading India look to continue red-hot test form against New Zealand
Teammates “lent Benjamin Mendy money after Manchester City stopped paying him”
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy says he was lent money by his then team-mates Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez when the club stopped paying him after he was charged with rape and sexual assault, an employment tribunal has heard. The France defender is claiming £11.5m in unpaid wages from when he was… Continue reading Teammates “lent Benjamin Mendy money after Manchester City stopped paying him”
Fighting racism in Spain is my longlife mission
Spain forward Nico Williams said fighting racism was his life goal following multiple incidents of racist abuse against Black players in the country, including himself, and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. The Athletic Bilbao forward suffered racist abuse at Atletico Madrid last season, leading the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to order a partial closure of Atletico’s… Continue reading Fighting racism in Spain is my longlife mission
France coach Deschamps’ trust in Kolo Muani rewarded in win over Belgium
BRUSSELS, – France coach Didier Deschamps praised match-winner Randal Kolo Muani after the striker’s double led his side to a 2-1 victory away to Belgium in their Nations League A Group 2 clash on Monday as they put one foot in the quarter-finals. Kolo Muani netted a penalty and second-half header as France held off… Continue reading France coach Deschamps’ trust in Kolo Muani rewarded in win over Belgium
Germany advance as Leweling debut goal secures 1-0 win over Dutch
MUNICH, Germany, 🇩🇪 – Germany booked a place in the Nations League quarter-finals on Monday after midfielder Jamie Leweling enjoyed a dream international debut by scoring the winner in a hard-fought 1-0 home success over the Netherlands in Group A3. The 23-year-old Leweling, one of two Germany debutants, had the ball in the net in… Continue reading Germany advance as Leweling debut goal secures 1-0 win over Dutch
Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya and were heading home on Monday, their captain said, in protest at being diverted and abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match venue. The Super Eagles had been due to play Libya on Tuesday in the city of Benghazi,… Continue reading Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
Wigglesworth promoted as England coaching merry-go-round continues
LONDON, – Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to England senior assistant coach under Steve Borthwick, the RFU said on Monday, in the latest development in the head-spinning Twickenham merry-go-round of staff working with the senior team. Former England scrumhalf Wigglesworth, 41, who joined as attack coach before last year’s World Cup, has been given greater… Continue reading Wigglesworth promoted as England coaching merry-go-round continues
Odense Denmark to involve Robots in tournament
Do not be surprised when a cobot arm hands over a shuttle to their local hero and world No. 1 men singles shuttler Viktor Axelsen or to other world-class players at the Denmark Open starting today. Not only that, robots will also carry these players’ bags on to the court at the Jyske Bank Arena… Continue reading Odense Denmark to involve Robots in tournament
Two-goal Arnautovic helps Austria seal 5-1 win over Norway in Nations League
LINZ, Austria, 🇦🇹 – Austria’s Marko Arnautovic netted twice as they thrashed Norway 5-1 in the Nations League on Sunday, with the hosts keeping the usually prolific Erling Haaland quiet as the captain’s defence collapsed around him in their Group B3 clash. The result leaves Norway, Austria and Slovenia, who beat Kazakhstan 1-0 away, all… Continue reading Two-goal Arnautovic helps Austria seal 5-1 win over Norway in Nations League
