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[ad_1] Canada’s game against Uruguay was always going to be more about the lessons learned against top-class opposition than the result itself. Unsurprisingly, the Reds fell 2-0 to the South American giants thanks to first-half goals from Nicols de la Cruz and Darwin Nunez. However, the CanMNT gave as good as they got, outshooting Uruguay 11-6 and controlling 55% possession. In the end, it all came down to that very simple fact of taking your chances. “The big learning is how clinical they were,” head coach John Herdman said after Tuesday’s defeat. “When that level of quality is out there, we have to take ourRead More →

[ad_1] West Ham United captain Declan Rice has heaped praise on England midfield partner Jude Bellingham, claiming he plays beyond his 19 years of age and is ‘the future of English football’. The duo have become regular fixtures in Gareth Southgate’s side in the last year, though the Three Lions’ form has noticeably dipped in that time and the two can often be overrun. But they were both impressive in Monday’s 3-3 draw against Germany at Wembley, and speaking to reporters post-match, Rice could not hide his admiration for Bellingham. “Even little things, as a 19 year-old you’re scared to talk to the referee butRead More →

[ad_1] Lionel Messi will not sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain as he looks to facilitate a return to Barcelona in the latter stages of his career. His current deal is up at the end of the season but there remains an option to extend it by a further year. (B*teve) Liverpool are preparing themselves for the possibility of Jude Bellingham joining Real Madrid next summer and are targeting alternative midfielders, such as Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez. (Fichajes) While the Reds may not be signing a midfielder from Borussia Dortmund, one could head the other way to Signal-Iduna Park, with Naby Keita still of interestRead More →

[ad_1] Edson Alvarez is quickly becoming a dominant Mexican figure abroad. The midfielder first kicked off his professional career with Club America, working through the youth academy before securing a debut with the senior team in 2016. Alvarez quickly stood out, taking a defensive lead in the midfield while facilitating the attack. He scored his first career goal in the 2016 Apertura final against Tigres UANL. But it wasn’t until 2018 that his efforts earned him offensive credibility. The midfielder was given the start in the second leg of the Apertura final against Cruz Azul, replacing an injured Mateus Uribe. Alvarez embraced the responsibilities well,Read More →

[ad_1] Spain will compete in next summer’s Nations League finals after beating Iberian rivals Portugal 1-0 late in the day on Tuesday. The Selecao only needed a point to qualify while Luis Enrique’s Roja needed all three after their shock loss to Switzerland last week, and the visitors eventually found a way through to book their spot in the final four. Portugal nearly gifted Spain an early opening Pablo Sarabia won the ball off of Joao Cancelo on the edge of the Selecao’s penalty area, but his effort was blocked and the hosts got away with it. Fernando Santos’ men created their first half-sight ofRead More →

[ad_1] Australia international Garang Kuol is set to finalise a move to Newcastle United, sources have told 90min. 90min revealed earlier this month that Newcastle were in talks with his club Central Coast Mariners, and now a deal is understood to be in place with Eddie Howe’s side seeing off competition from various clubs, including German giants Borussia Dortmund. Newcastle were waiting for Kuol to complete his international duty with Australia this month before finalising the deal. The 18-year-old made his debut against New Zealand on Sunday and is now believed to be heading to Europe. Kuol and his camp have already agreed terms withRead More →

[ad_1] Former Premier League winner and England international Fabian Delph has announced his retirement from football at the age of 32. The ex-midfielder was released by Everton at the end of last season and was a free agent heading into the 2022/23 campaign. But Delph confirmed on Tuesday that he is hanging his boots up for good after 16 years in the professional game. “So today I announce my retirement with nothing but happiness and gratitude for what this beautiful game has given me. Massive shout out to my family, friends, players and staff from the amazing clubs I have been fortunate enough to representRead More →

[ad_1] Harry Maguire waited in the Wembley tunnel for two hours to speak to manager Gareth Southgate following another disastrous performance in England’s 3-3 Nations League draw with Germany. The central defender, who has come under heavy scrutiny for his performances for Manchester United in recent years, gave away a penalty for Germany’s opening goal before giving the ball away for another with a careless pass. It is the latest in a series of lows for the 29-year-old, with his place in future England squads now looking in jeopardy despite excellent performances at the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020. With Southgate unlikely to meetRead More →

[ad_1] Legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has named his top five currently active shot-stoppers, with Thibaut Courtois sitting at the top of the list. Widely considered to be one of the best goalkeepers of all time, Buffon was asked to name his top five keepers while in attendance at the Festival dello Sport, an event run by Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport. The 44-year-old found room for his compatriot Gianluigi Donnarumma on the list, naming the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper in second place behind the Belgian Courtois. Scott Saunders, Graeme Bailey, Toby Cudworth and Sean Walsh bring you a brand new episode of Talking Transfers. The team discuss Jude Bellingham’s future,Read More →

[ad_1] Jesper Lindstrom has described himself as ‘insanely happy’ to be linked with a transfer to Arsenal, describing it is a ‘huge confidence boost’ that proves he is doing things right at Eintracht Frankfurt. A recent report in Germany claimed that Lindstrom, who joined Frankfurt in 2021 and helped the club win the Europa League last season, is attracting interest from the Gunners. Although the 22-year-old Denmark international insists there has been no contact from Arsenal and he is solely focused on Frankfurt, he has admitted he is flattered by the attention. “It’s a huge confidence boost. It is one of the biggest things as aRead More →