New Zealand winger Boyd switches allegiances to USMNT
The winger, who has been on-loan at Ankaragucu this season, is now eligible to feature for Gregg Berhalter’s squad New Zealand youth international Tyler Boyd has completed a one-time switch enabling him to represent the United States, U.S. Soccer has announced. Boyd was born in New Zealand but spent much of his youth in California, before…
Simeone 'proud' of departing quartet as Atletico prepare for new chapter
Atleti potentially said farewell to four long-serving players in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Levante but their head coach is excited about the future Diego Simeone was “proud” of Atletico Madrid’s departing players as he all but confirmed the end-of-season exits of full-backs Filipe Luis and Juanfran. Atletico striker Antoine Griezmann had already confirmed on Tuesday…
Chelsea yet to decide on Sarri future as Cech lined up for behind-the-scenes role
Despite the threat of a potential transfer ban, the Blues could be set for yet another summer of upheaval at Stamford Bridge Chelsea risk being left in limbo this summer as the Blues are yet to make a decision on whether to sack manager Maurizio Sarri at the end of the season. Goal understands that…
'It’s a big danger for us' – Southgate wants Premier League to 'arrest slide' away from English players
The national team manager says ‘we must arrest this slide’ as fewer English players get game time in the top-flight England manager Gareth Southgate has sounded a warning that a failure to play English players in the Premier League could have repercussions on the international stage. Data has revealed that only 30 per cent of…
Van Dijk: Netherlands not just going to play against Ronaldo
Ahead of the Nations League final against the Dutch defender is focused on more than just the superstar on the other side of the field Virgil van Dijk said there was more for Netherlands to worry about than just Cristiano Ronaldo in their Nations League final against Portugal. Netherlands booked their spot in the decider…
'Guardiola is football crazy in a good way' – Robben relished Bayern spell with 'brilliant' boss
The Dutch winger, who is departing the Allianz Arena this summer, enjoyed his time working with a coach now thriving in England at Manchester City Arjen Robben considers Pep Guardiola to be “tactically brilliant”, with Manchester City’s treble-winning coach having shown during a spell at Bayern Munich that he is “football crazy in a positive…
Lyon star Aouar eager for Guardiola link-up
The 20-year-old central midfielder suggested that he’d love to play at the Etihad saying he admires their manager’s playing style Lyon star Houssem Aouar is keen on playing under Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola but is in no rush to leave the Ligue 1 club. Aouar, 20, recently completed his second full season in Lyon’s…
Rummenigge: Replacing Kovac 'has never been the subject of discussion'
The Bavarians won the DFB-Pokal on Saturday, and the club’s hierarchy has reiterated its stance on their head coach’s position Niko Kovac will be staying on as Bayern Munich coach, club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed. Kovac guided Bayern to their first DFB-Pokal title since 2016 on Saturday, as a double from Robert Lewandowski and a…
Pogba & Hazard in, Bale out – Real Madrid's transfer plans this summer
The coming months are likely to herald a radical overhaul of the Blancos squad, after a 2018-19 campaign they will want to forget The need for renewal can no longer be postponed at Real Madrid. The squad that delivered unprecedented European success is now on the decline and fresh signings are inevitable over what will…
Ligue 1 orders up ‘€32m’ Uber Eats naming rights deal
French football’s Ligue 1 will have a new name next season following a deal with Uber Eats French football’s Professional Football League (LFP) has announced that food delivery service Uber Eats will become the new naming rights sponsor of Ligue 1 According to French daily newspaper Le Figaro, Uber Eats will pay the LFP €32…