This week we report live from the CONCACAF 2020 Olympic Games Semifinals and Final matches in Los Angeles, which sends the region’s two representatives to the Tokyo Olympics this summer and we also wrap up the third round of group play for the CONCACAF finals. We also look at the progress so far in the […]
Month: October 2019
Pundit’s insight into Dean Smith’s Aston Villa battle cry
Aston Villa can “turn a negative into a positive” in their battle to avoid Premier League relegation, according to Danny Higginbotham. Dean Smith’s men were beaten finalists in the Carabao Cup final, losing 2-1 to Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday. While gut-wrenching at the time, Villa took pride from their performance against the reigning […]
Real Madrid matchwinner Sergio Ramos: I dedicate this goal to my wife
Real Madrid are back at the top of the table following a 2-1 win against Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu.Madrid had found themselves behind after 25 minutes following an own goal from goalkeeper Keylor Navas, the first shot-stopper to put through his own net in the league this season.However, Cristiano Ronaldo equalised for Real […]
‘Overwhelmed’ – national media deliver their verdict as Wolves claim deserved point at Arsenal
Pressure continues to grow on Arsenal boss Unai Emery after they dropped points at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. deservedly took a point from their clash in the capital as they Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had given Arsenal a first-half lead, but Wolves’ pressure paid off when Raul Jimenez headed home Joao Moutinho’s cross 14 minutes […]
Thompson: Liverpool must beat Hoffenheim to stand a chance of keeping Coutinho
Jurgen Klopp’s side face Hoffenheim in Germany on Tuesday night in the first left of their Champions League play-off and Thompson believes that losing isBalthazar not an option for the ‘Reds’.Speaking to ‘Sky Sports’ ahead of the game, the 63-year-old said: “I think the outcome of the play-off could have a knock-on to Coutinho; if […]
Chelsea legend Zola bemoans decreasing prestige of FA Cup
Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola has lamented the ever-decreasing importance of the FA Cup.The FA Cup is the oldest tournament in the history of football and the competition certainly used to be regarded very highly by every team across England, as well as the fans.However, the cup has seen its prestige fall dramatically over the […]
EXCLUSIVE: Atletico Madrid possess star power in Griezmann, Saul Niguez – Tiago Mendes
Tiago Mendes is confident that Atletico Madrid are in good hands for years to come due to the presence of a pair of quality attackers.Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez promise to be key performers for the Spanish club in 2016/17 and beyond having developed into top-class players while at the Vicente Calderon.25-year-old France international Griezmann, […]
as United’s record signing when he joined from Juv
hester United strike in selling Paul Pogba this summer.The Daily Mail says Pogba was United’s record signing when he joined from Juventus in a mega £89million deal three years ago.But United are for offers in excess of £160m – which would mean doubling their profits.Tr Dimitar Berbatov says they need a shot of passion for […]
Sputtering offense still a sore spot for Colorado
The Colorado Rapids might have their postseason berth secured, but it’s anyone’s guess how far their offense can take them from here.The Rapids have scored only eight goals in their last 10 matches in all competitions, and three of those came in the win by a largely reserve team over Isidro Metapán in the CONCACAF […]
Red Bulls in peak form heading into Sporting KC test
UPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. – Somehow, someway, the New York Red Bulls might actually peak at just the right time after all.Stuck in neutral for much of the late summer and once dangerously close to missing the postseason, the Red Bulls actually have the chance to vault right back into the Eastern Conference race with a […]