Haris Seferovic netted a hat trick as Switzerland erased a two-goal deficit by scoring five unanswered to defeat Belgium and advance to the League A semis. Craig Burley explains what Belgium’s exit from the UEFA Nations League by way of a 5-2 loss to Switzerland means for the team long-term. Belgium were at a loss
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Former England international thinks that working under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool would be better for Pulisic, should he decide to move from Dortmund. Shaka Hislop sifts through all the latest transfer rumours surrounding Miguel Almiron, Aaron Ramsey, Christian Pulisic and many more in Transfer Rater. With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is
Italy coach Roberto Mancini is positive the team is rebounding well from failing to make the 2018 World Cup and is getting better quicker than expected. With Germany’s relegation in the UEFA Nations League confirmed, the FC crew discuss Joachim Low’s future and how his team will be judged. The Netherlands’ 2-0 win over France
Craig Burley says nothing will change at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho, and a different manager would produce better results. MANCHESTER — Before breaking into the Vasteras team as a teenager, Victor Lindelof had his head shaved. It was the idea of Robin Blomme — the injured right-back Lindelof was set to replace — because
In the end, Nigeria and South Africa settled for a point apiece in their grudge 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Johannesburg. Samuel Kalu orchestrated the Nigerian lead within the opening 15 minutes, but Percy Tau engineered a comeback, assisting Lebo Mothiba to draw Bafana Bafana level. The point proved enough for the Super
South Africa coach Stuart Baxter says he is “proud and frustrated” after his side played to a 1-1 draw with Nigeria at the FNB Stadium on Saturday to leave their participation at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in the balance. Bafana Bafana fell behind to a Buhle Mkhwanazi own goal after only nine minutes,
A 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana on Johannesburg on Saturday was enough for the Super Eagles qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with one game to spare. Samuel Kalu excelled in an unfamiliar wing-back role, and forced the opener, but who else impressed for Nigeria? POSITIVES After missing two tournaments, and starting qualification
FFA Head of Leagues Craig O’Rourke says plans to expand the A-League are very much on target, but only if the incoming Football Federation Australia board can pick the two successful bids before the end of January. Perth Glory have risen to top spot on the A-League table with a 2-0 win over Adelaide United.
Uganda head coach Sebastien Desabre is proud of the manner in which the Cranes qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations and believes he answered his critics with their impressive campaign. Uganda beat Cape Verde 1-0 in a Group L qualifier on Saturday to seal a place in the AFCON ahead of their final qualifier
There are now just two rounds of games left in the UEFA Nations League, and the picture is becoming clearer about who will take part in the finals next June, as well as which nations will be promoted and relegated. You can read a full explainer for the UEFA Nations League here. – The group winners