Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner said Gunners teammate Folarin Balogun, currently on loan at Reims, would be “a great addition” to the United States national team. Balogun, 21, has been in scintillating form for Reims this season, with his 17 goals in 27 league […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he's now a better man following his dramatic exit from Manchester United late last year. Ronaldo's return to the Red Devils had its fairytale start, with a brace against Newcastle United. However, it ended acrimoniously, as Ronaldo ran down the club in a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan on the eve […]

Bookmark For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter We have more newsletters The Glazers have decided to extend the deadline for offers to purchase Manchester United – as both Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly launched world-record bids. The Red Devils, along with US financiers Raine Group, had set […]

Roberto Mancini claims his time at Manchester City was ‘all above board’… despite the club being investigated by the Premier League for alleged rule-breaking relating to club finances and ‘manager remuneration’ Roberto Mancini says he doesn’t expect a call from Premier League investigators The Italy boss was speaking ahead of his side’s clash with England […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Leading Manchester United takeover bidders Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim have reportedly submitted new […]

Tottenham manager Antoni Conte reviews Southampton draw We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Dejan Kulusevski is the latest Tottenham player to […]

Tottenham Hotspur flop Dele Alli has gone AWOL from Besiktas – and the ex-England international isn't even picking up his phone. Alli was granted some leave from the Turkish side, but Besiktas boss Senol Gunes is now struggling to get hold of the Englishman. Gunes has even suggested that Alli might not have returned to […]

Harry Maguire is a mediocre centre half who was dropped by the first elite manager who coached him, says Simon Jordan, but at least he seems determined to try and change the narrative at Man United and play his part Harry Maguire has been found out this season at Man United, says Simon Jordan The […]

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Chris Mepham says Wales can qualify for Euro 2024 without the retired Gareth Bale. Wales find themselves in transition after talisman Bale’s retirement […]

After a golden age of strikers, the call-up of an uncapped Argentinian is a damning indictment of Italian football… but with a prolific goalscoring record and a powerful frame, Mateo Retegui could be the next star for Roberto Mancini’s side Italy called up uncapped striker Mateo Retegui for their Euro 2024 qualifiers  Retegui was born […]