Marco Kurz has succeeded Kevin Muscat as the new manager of Melbourne Victory. German-born Marco Kurz says he’s honoured to be appointed as the new coach of A-League powerhouse Melbourne Victory. Kurz, who replaces the departed Kevin Muscat, joins Victory after his contract with Adelaide United wasn’t renewed after two seasons in South Australia. “It’s
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New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club. The first competitive match of Robbie Fowler’s Brisbane Roar reign will be an FFA Cup clash away at A-League champions Sydney FC. The Liverpool legend, who is embarking on the first full-time head coaching role of his
By Rob Dawson and Andrew Cesare Richardson ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol calls Aaron Wan-Bissaka “one of the best right-backs in the Premier League” and believes he’s a perfect fit for Man United. Fueled by close geography, a cast of superstars and championship drama has fueled two of the biggest rivalries in all of sport: Man
CAIRO — Kenya still have a long, hard road ahead if they are to come anywhere near matching the success they have enjoyed in athletics on the football field, coach Sebastien Migne said ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations Group C fixture against Tanzania. Kenya, known as the Harambee Stars, are taking part in
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ESPN FC’s Raf Honigstein weighs in on Ousmane Dembele’s links to Bayern and explains what it will take to bring the Barca youngster to Munich. ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens breaks down Neymar and Antoine Griezmann’s respective wage bills and doesn’t see a way Barcelona could afford them both. ESPN FC’s La Liga correspondent Sid Lowe
The ESPN FC crew look ahead to Argentina’s matchup with Venezuela and question if Messi and company can leave their group stage struggles behind them. A marginal profit for the column last time out after we correctly predicted Uruguay would see off Chile. The 2019 Copa America has now reached the quarterfinal stages and we’ve
Kenneth Omeruo’s late header saw Nigeria clinch a spot in the round of 16 at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. After missing the previous two Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria have announced their tournament return in 2019 with two wins from two. Their latest, against Guinea, was more about being efficient than spectacular. With
Alejandro Moreno sifts through the latest transfer rumours in this week’s Transfer Rater, including a potential short stay for Miguel Almiron at Newcastle. New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club. Brisbane have secured young Australian midfielder Aiden O’Neill for the 2019-20 A-League season. The
Wil Trapp and Cristian Roldan embrace after the United States’ 1-0 win over Panama on Wednesday. KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Gregg Berhalter praised the United States’ reserve-laden side for digging in to secure a 1-0 win over Panama in the Gold Cup on Wednesday, one that secured it the top spot in Group D. With