Scott McTominay scored once again for Scotland in their UEFA Nations League clash with Portugal as the midfielder showed Man United why they should have kept him this summer. Scotland were looking to bounce back from their opening loss to Poland but suffered a cruel 2-1 defeat following a late goal from Cristiano Ronaldo. McTominay opened the scoring on the …
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Ronaldo grabs late winner for Martinez’s men
Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to score a late winner – the 901st goal of his incredible career – to help Portugal inflict more Nations League misery on Scotland with a 2-1 win in Lisbon. The 39-year-old striker was introduced at half-time by coach Roberto Martinez and played a huge part in Portugal’s comeback as they hit back after …
Read More »Luis Suarez offers advice to Darwin Nunez following Uruguay ban
Liverpool icon Luis Suarez has offered current star Darwin Nunez advice after he was hit with a five match ban following ugly scenes at this summer’s Copa America. Instead of linking up with Uruguay Nunez has remained with Liverpool and that extra time on the training ground could really help the 25-year-old break into Arne Slot’s team. Nunez has yet …
Read More »Al-Khelaifi’s life after Mbappe: New era and better PSG than ever
Kylian Mbappe’s departure to Real Madrid marked the end of an era for Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe left the Parisian giants for Spain in the summer of 2024 after seven years with PSG. While his exit sent shockwaves, the club’s president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has made it clear that they are thriving without their former superstar. In a recent interview with Marca, the …
Read More »Haaland to renew with City but there’s a catch in favor of Madrid
Looks like Manchester City are about to secure the future of prolific striker Erling Haaland, with a new contract extension. The Norwegian superstar’s new contract will reportedly have a release clause, however, so he may still sign with Real Madrid. Since joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Haaland has taken the Premier League by storm. His remarkable goalscoring …
Read More »Leeds United set for double fitness boost ahead of key Burnley clash
Leeds United are set for a major boost following the international break with the returns of Daniel James and Patrick Bamford. James scored in Leeds’ 2-0 win over Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday at the end of August but sat out their last match against Hull City — with United winning by the same scoreline in his absence. Bamford, meanwhile, suffered …
Read More »No regrets: Jesse Marsch prefers coaching Canada over USMNT
In a stunning upset, Canada, led by coach Jesse Marsch, defeated the USMNT 2-1, marking their first away victory against the US since 1957. Goals from Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David put the Reds ahead before Lucas De La Torre scored a late consolation for the United States. The result also ended the USMNT’s 23-match unbeaten streak at home against …
Read More »Venezia award Serie A promotion hero Busio with new deal
In the ever-evolving landscape of American players making their mark in European leagues, Gianluca Busio continues to stand out as a key figure for Serie A side Venezia. Following an impressive campaign that saw the Italian club earn promotion back to the top flight, Busio has extended his contract with Venezia until June 2026. This move solidifies his commitment to …
Read More »Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong was not an option for Man United
The future of Frenkie de Jong at Barcelona always seems to be a topic of discussion in recent years but his ankle injury prevented any chance of the Dutch star leaving the Catalan club this summer. The midfielder has been part of Barcelona’s squad since joining from Ajax in 2019 with the previous board handing the 27-year-old a massive contract …
Read More »Nicky Butt urges Man United to keep faith with Erik ten Hag
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has urged the club to keep faith with manager Erik ten Hag. United have endured a difficult start to the season which has seen them lose two of their first three Premier League games, including a 3-0 loss to Liverpool at Old Trafford last weekend. Ten Hag is under serious pressure following last season’s …
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