10:39 PM ET Ed DoveSpecial to ESPN Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica Egypt manager Carlos Queiroz said that Cameroon federation president Samuel Eto’o was out of line with his comments that urged the Africa Cup
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8:34 PM ET Argentina extended their unbeaten run to 29 games on Tuesday when they beat a toothless Colombia 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier. Lautaro Martinez got the only goal of an untidy game after 29 minutes when he took advantage of slack defending to rifle home from inside the penalty area. – ESPN+
4:45 PM ET FC Dallas has acquired Argentine winger Alan Velasco from Independiente for what the Major League Soccer side said is a club record transfer fee. – ESPN+ viewers guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more– Futbol Americas on ESPN+: MLS, Liga MX, USMNT, El Tri “Alan Velasco is an incredibly special talent,” FC
2:31 PM ET The U.S men’s national team are approaching the end of World Cup qualifying and — surprise surprise! — their trip to Qatar is still not booked after Sunday’s 2-0 defeat in Canada. The USMNT are in second place, level on points with Mexico, with the top three teams guaranteed a World Cup
3:36 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Juventus and U.S. men’s national team midfielder Weston McKennie said the U.S. needs to take better advantage of its transition opportunities when it faces Honduras in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more– Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)–
12:39 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Mason Greenwood has been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill. The Manchester United footballer was initially arrested on Sunday on suspicion of rape and assault following the circulation of images and an audio file on social media. Greater Manchester Police also said in a
2:31 PM ET Cesar Hernandez Canada forward Cyle Larin said that he agreed with teammate Milan Borjan‘s assessment that the United States men’s national team played scared in last Sunday’s World Cup qualifier in Hamilton, Ontario. Borjan made his declaration after Canada’s 2-0 win, saying: “Before it was like, you play U.S., and they’re like,
5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United have asked wantaway players including Paul Pogba to delay decisions on their futures until the club have picked a new manager, sources have told ESPN. United hope their choice of manager might convince Pogba to extend his contract at Old Trafford rather than walk away for free in
3:18 PM ET Associated Press The Champignons League pizza is fine with UEFA after all. European soccer’s governing body said Tuesday it does not mind that a German frozen pizza manufacturer is referencing the Champions League with one of its cheesy offerings. – ESPN+ viewers guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more The manufacturer, Pizza
4:30 AM ET Tor-Kristian Karlsen Given the financial challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the January transfer window was surprisingly busy as clubs made mid-season moves to try and strengthen their sides. 2 Related According to Transfermarkt, the Premier League (€335 million) spending was actually the second-highest in history, with Liverpool‘s move for FC Porto winger