ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop can’t understand why Real Madrid would even entertain the thought of bringing back Jose Mourinho to manage the club. Paul Mariner and Ross Dyer dissect the latest transfer rumours, including Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho making surprise returns to former clubs. Following their defeats in the Copa del Rey, El Clasico
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Sporting Kansas City bounced back from their season-opener loss with a 2-0 win against a Philadelphia Union side reduced to 10 men. Sporting Kansas City has signed former United States youth international Gedion Zelalem from Arsenal, the club confirmed on Monday. The 22-year-old midfielder will play with SKC for the 2019 season with the club holding
Coutinho, right, made 15 appearances for Brazil. Brazilian striker Coutinho, a 1962 World Cup winner who Pele considered his favorite attacking partner at Santos FC, has died. He was 75. Santos announced Coutinho’s death in a statement on Twitter on Monday. The club said he died at home and his funeral will be at Santos’
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero believes on a good day his side can beat anyone but insists they must focus on beating Schalke to avoid another shock result in the Champions League. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains why Man City’s experience as Premier League title holders could make all the difference in this season’s race. Craig
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop can’t understand why Real Madrid would even entertain the thought of bringing back Jose Mourinho to manage the club. Paul Mariner and Ross Dyer dissect the latest transfer rumours, including Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho making surprise returns to former clubs. Following their defeats in the Copa del Rey, El Clasico
South Africa coach Stuart Baxter has recalled France-based midfielders Bongani Zungu and Keagan Dolly in naming his Bafana Bafana squad for their final Africa Cup of Nations Group E qualifier against Libya. The former Mamelodi Sundowns stars have each been absent since they sustained serious injuries playing for their Ligue 1 clubs in September, Zungu
Sid Lowe explains how Real Madrid convinced Zinedine Zidane to return as manager and how he and the club plan to navigate their current issues. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals, and keep track of who has joined the big boys. Transfer Talk will continue
Wellington Phoenix ended a four-game winless run by thumping Central Coast 8-2 in Gosford, in a game that equalled the most number of goals scored in an A-League match. Western Sydney Wanderers cruised to a 4-1 win at Brisbane Roar, with Oriol Riera scoring twice. Melbourne City blow two goal lead late, settle for draw
For the first time, the Matildas will wear a uniquely designed kit at this year’s World Cup. Though the watercolour design evokes memories of the most infamous Socceroos kit in history — the 1990s spew shirt — there’s no player revolt over the new design. Sam Kerr has lauded the new shirt, saying it represents
Even with his extensive managerial resume, ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno is unsure Tata Martino will be able to satisfy Mexico’s high expectations. Philadelphia Union striker Marco Fabian tells Jorge Ramos y su Banda that he’s looking forward to playing for El Tri again. Gerardo “Tata” Martino’s first real Mexico national team squad will be out