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Brentford wait on Eriksen response after long-term contract offer
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2022 22:51
Brentford have offered Christian Eriksen a long-term contract and are now waiting for his reply.
Nigeria Adds Up the Costs of Missing the World Cup
The New York Times - 2 Jun 2022 23:01
Failure to qualify for Qatar has condemned Nigeria to a humbling summer instead of months of World Cup hype. Then there's the fate of its famous jersey.
June 4th: Saturday's Football Accumulator - 6/1
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 08:00
With the UEFA Nations League taking center stage this weekend, we have some interesting meetings from across the footballing globe. So, for those of you looking to stick on a Saturday acca, we have found a handful of hel...
Mancini promises Italy changes after difficult period is compounded by crushing Finalissima loss
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 01:22
Italy coach Roberto Mancini promised changes after a difficult few months for the Azzurri was compounded by a crushing defeat to Argentina in Wednesday’s Finalissima. Argentina were comprehensive 3-0 winners at Wembley...
Argentina set new unbeaten run record with Italy win
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 00:48
Argentina’s impressive 3-0 Finalissima win over Italy saw La Albiceleste set a national new record of 32 matches unbeaten. Lionel Scaloni’s men were sensational at Wembley, producing a dominant and rampant performanc...
Spain 1-1 Portugal: Main Talking Points As The Two European Giants Open Their Nations League Campaign With A Point Apiece
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 23:50
With all eyes from across Europe falling on the Estadio Benito Villamarin, Spain and Portugal had to settle for a point apiece as they played out a 1-1 draw in Seville on Thursday night. While Alvaro Morata’s first-hal...
Spain 1-1 Portugal: Late Horta strike snatches draw in Nations League opener
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 23:41
Ricardo Horta scored a late equaliser as Portugal and Spain opened their Nations League campaigns with a 1-1 draw on Thursday. Spain were defeated in the final by France in last year’s competition, but entered the 2022...
N Ireland beaten at home to Greece in Nations League opener
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2022 22:48
Northern Ireland's wait for a Nations League victory goes on after their campaign began with yet another dispiriting result as Ian Baraclough's side were beaten 1-0 at home by Greece.
Tite suggests Mbappe, Messi part of the reason Neymar is more influential for Brazil
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 21:52
Brazil coach Tite suggested Neymar has more influence in games for the Selecao than Paris Saint-Germain because at international level the team serves him more. Neymar was in fine form as Brazil crushed South Korea 5-1 i...
Liverpool CEO laments ´disgraceful´ comments from French minister
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 20:24
Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan has called comments from a French minister relating to the chaos at Saturday’s Champions League final “disgraceful”. French interior minister Gerald Darmanin and sports ministe...
Bayer Leverkusen sign talented teenager Adam Hlozek
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 20:15
Adam Hlozek has signed for Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal, joining Czech Republic team-mate Patrik Schick in the Bundesliga side’s attack. The 19-year-old moves from Sparta Prague, where he scored 34 goals in 105...
Sarri commits future to Lazio until 2025
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 20:04
Maurizio Sarri has agreed a two-year extension with Lazio to keep him at the club until June 2025. Lazio became the 21st club to be managed by Sarri when the Italian was appointed last June on a deal that was set to expi...
Newcastle target Ekitike subject of ´very concrete´ offer from English club
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 18:52
Hugo Ekitike appears to be nearing a move to Newcastle United after Reims president Jean-Pierre Caillot confirmed the club had received a “very concrete” offer from an English club. Ekitike was one of the breakout st...
Wilson on coming out: 'If my story encourages one person, I've done a good job'
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2022 18:50
Scottish referee Lloyd Wilson believes football is "prepared and ready" for more people to come out publicly as gay and "good inroads" are being made as the game becomes more inclusive.
´My plan is clear´ - Martinez intent on Inter stay amid Chelsea interest
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 18:43
Lautaro Martinez has reiterated his desire to stay at Inter amid speculation of a transfer to Chelsea, stating “my plan is clear”. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport confirmed on Monday that Chelsea are no l...
Critchley leaves Blackpool to become Gerrard's assistant at Villa
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2022 18:01
Neil Critchley has left his position as manager of Blackpool to join Steven Gerrard's coaching staff at Aston Villa.
Nations League round-up: Portugal draw in Spain; Haaland scores
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2022 16:59
Portugal levelled late on to secure a 1-1 draw with Spain as the old rivals kicked off their Nations League campaigns in Sevilla.
World Cup wannabes: Tracking the progress of 11 players hoping to be at Qatar 2022
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 16:56
Last year, Stats Perform began their 12-month countdown to the biggest show in football by identifying 11 uncapped players who could potentially break into their respective national squads before Qatar 2022 gets under wa...
Women´s Finalissima and youth final confirmed after Argentina win inaugural men´s match
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 16:51
Plans for the Women’s Finalissima have been confirmed after the inaugural men’s match was declared “a success” by UEFA and CONMEBOL. Argentina defeated Italy 3-0 at Wembley on Wednesday in a meeting between the w...
Dirk Kuyt takes first head coach role at ADO Den Haag
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 16:47
Former Liverpool and Netherlands forward Dirk Kuyt has taken his first job as a head coach with ADO Den Haag in the Eerste Divisie. Kuyt, who played in a Champions League final with the Reds and a World Cup final with th...
Juve confident of finalising three-year Pogba deal
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2022 16:22
Juventus are increasingly confident they are in the final stages of completing a three-year deal for Paul Pogba, which will put him in their bracket of highest earners.
South Korea 1-5 Brazil: Neymar penalties help Selecao ease to comfortable win
Soccer News - 2 Jun 2022 16:00
Neymar scored two penalties as Brazil cruised to an entertaining 5-1 friendly win over South Korea in Seoul on Thursday. South Korea star Son Heung-min had urged his team-mates to be fearless against the top-ranked side ...