8:57 PM ET By Andrew Downie RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Reuters) – Brazil bid for their first major title for more than a decade in the Copa America final against Peru on Sunday but the pre-match discussions were focused on the future of Tite as coach of the Selecao. Tite, who replaced Dunga in
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Julien Laurens thinks Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return with a pending transfer ban will be “a hell of a task ahead.” Chelsea have confirmed the sale of Alvaro Morata to Atletico Madrid. Morata will remain on loan at Atletico for the 2019-20 season, as agreed in January, before the transfer becomes permanent on July 1, 2020.
Senegal forward Sadio Mane has said will step aside as his team’s penalty taker for the time being, after missing spot kicks in successive games at the Africa Cup of Nations. Liverpool’s Mane, who has scored three goals in the tournament, saw a penalty saved during his team’s 1-0 round of 16 match win over
Herculez Gomez previews the U.S. vs. Mexico in the Gold Cup final, where he feels El Tri is the heavy favourite. Jeff Carlisle recaps the United States 3-1 win over Jamaica and previews the Gold Cup final against long-time foes Mexico. CHICAGO – U.S. men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter has said that Sunday —
Gab Marcotti says that despite improvement by Argentina, Brazil were “a challenge too far for them” in their 2-0 victory at the Estadio Mineirao. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop examines Lionel Messi’s future with Argentina following the Albiceleste’s defeat to Brazil in the Copa America in the semis. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that he
Zlatan Ibrahimovic took over in the second half, scoring twice in LA Galaxy’s 2-0 win over Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park. 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. Jump
2:59 PM ET CAIRO, July 5 (Reuters) – Ten-man Benin rode their luck to eliminate heavily fancied Morocco on penalties in an extraordinary upset in the opening match of the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday. Benin advanced to quarter-finals, after four successive draws, as they outscored Morocco 4-1 in the
If all the transfers fall into place for Barcelona, will they be able to play Messi, Suarez, Griezmann and Neymar all at the same time? Julien Laurens shares the latest on Antoine Griezmann and Neymar’s links to Barcelona, saying the club is confident both deals will get done. Atletico Madrid have publicly denounced the behaviour
If all the transfers fall into place for Barcelona, will they be able to play Messi, Suarez, Griezmann and Neymar all at the same time? Steve Nicol says Liverpool need quality attacking depth and bringing back Philippe Coutinho could be a sensible move if they can afford him. Julien Laurens shares the latest on Antoine
Alex Morgan explains what it’d mean for the USWNT to win back-to-back Women’s World Cup titles. USWNT’s Kelley O’Hara looks ahead to Sunday’s World Cup final vs. the Netherlands and says she and her teammates will not be underestimating their opponents. LYON, France — Looking to capitalize on the success of a Women’s World Cup