There’s no way to sugarcoat it, the U.S. men’s national team knows an improved performance is needed on Tuesday night against New Zealand. Only three days after a 2-1 loss to CONCACAF rivals Canada, the USMNT will try and close their September window on a high with a friendly victory over the All Whites. Mikey Varas’ squad lacked fight and …

Brazilian side Flamengo have ended talks with former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, according to reports. The 28-year-old is currently a free agent after his contract at Old Trafford expired in July. Martial left United after spending nine years at the club, arriving from Monaco in 2015. During that time, he played 317 times across all competitions, notching 90 goals …

Claiming what was a crucial boost on Monday night, France opened their Nations League account with a 2-0 victory at home against Belgium. While Didier Deschamps might have elected to make a host of changes here, Les Blues put in a dominant display and took a deserved lead on the half hour mark as PSG marksmen Randal Kolo Muani opened …

Norway secured a 2-1 win over Austria in the UEFA Nations League on Monday with Man City’s Erling Haaland producing the winner for his nation.  The Norwegians were looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance against Kazakhstan on Friday in which Stale Solbakken’s side drew 0-0. Playing at home, Norway got the result they wanted against a good Austria …

Man United are one of several clubs interested in free agent Adrien Rabiot but the French international is pricing himself out of a move with his salary demands. The 29-year-old entered free agency at the end of the 2023/24 campaign having seen his contract at Juventus expire after spending the last five years with the Italian giants. The Serie A club …

Italy made it two wins from two Uefa Nations League matches and France earned their first victory of the campaign as the second round of games continued across Europe on Monday. Goals by Davide Fratessi and Moise Kean meant the Azzurri followed up their dazzling 3-1 triumph in Paris on Friday with a 2-1 win over Israel in Budapest. Ousmane …

To start the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys were on the road in Week 1 vs. the Cleveland Browns. Dallas had a 20-3 lead by halftime and Cleveland never recovered. The Cowboys won 33-17 to start the season 1-0. During the win, starting TE Jake Ferguson suffered a knee injury and did not return to the field.  Tests on his …

West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady appears to have taken a swipe at Newcastle United’s Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) owners. Although Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi recently left, PIF remain in charge at St. James’ Park, continuing a project that has thus far yielded a 2022/23 EFL Cup final and a berth in the 2023/24 Champions League group stage. …

The U.S. men’s national team seeks a bounce back win in its final match of the September window on Tuesday. Following Saturday’s 2-1 home loss to CONCACAF rivals Canada, the USMNT will try and avoid their first four-match losing streak since 2007. New Zealand will oppose the Americans at TQL Stadium, with both teams seeking a better overall performance than …

Tottenham Hotspur have received a major boost ahead of their highly anticipated North London Derby clash against Arsenal this Sunday. With Arsenal missing several key players, Spurs could go into the match in a much stronger position. Arsenal’s injury woes Arsenal will be without midfielder Declan Rice, who is suspended after receiving a controversial red card against Brighton. Adding to …