Marcelo Gallardo has put together an impressive CV in his six years in South America. Pep Guardiola is a big fan of River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo and it’s looking increasingly likely the Manchester City coach will be able to see his work more closely in the coming year. “What Gallardo has done with River
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3:35 PM ET Guinea were crowned the Plate champions of the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations after beating Cape Verde 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0 at the Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal on Saturday. There was a nice flow to the game following the opening whistle with the first
11:54 AM ET Ireland defender John Egan saw his early header come back off a post in his competitive international debut as the Group D leaders were held to a 0-0 draw by Georgia in a drab Euro 2020 qualifier in Tbilisi on Saturday. Egan’s fourth-minute effort was the closest either side came in a
The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. Put yourself in the position of the fans of National League side Dover Athletic as they set off on their journey to Barrow —
Bastian Schweinsteiger has called it a career, and ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens assesses where the midfielder ranks among the game’s modern greats. Chicago Fire star Nemanja Nikolic said Saturday that he is leaving the team after three seasons. Nikolic made the announcement on his Facebook page. He is the second-leading goal scorer (51) in franchise
If Ashique Kuruniyan’s value to the Indian team could be captured in one phase of play, look no further than the first half India played against Thailand at the AFC Asian Cup in January 2019, in Abu Dhabi. Sunil Chhetri sprinted over to take a throw-in, and as he looked around for support, Ashique, who
THIES, Senegal — Hosts Senegal will square off with holders Ghana at Stade Lot Dior in Thies on Sunday, in the first final of the new-look WAFU Cup of Nations. It’s a clash that should be a delight for neutrals, with the finalists having been the top two seeded sides ahead of the draw, and
THIES, Senegal — Which of the stars of the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations are ready for a transfer to Europe already? Here are five who have particularly impressed n Senegal. Mamaye Coulibaly (Mali) Mali were defeated by Senegal in a tempestuous semifinal on Wednesday, but the Eagles can leave with their heads held high
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THIES, Senegal — Hosts Senegal will square off with holders Ghana at Stade Lot Dior in Thies on Sunday, in the first final of the new-look WAFU Cup of Nations. It’s a clash that should be a delight for neutrals, with the finalists having been the top two seeded sides ahead of the draw, and