Yusuf before Iraq’s game against Vietnam outside the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Asian Cup is considered the World Cup for Asian nations, and one can see a glimpse of that in the playing styles on display. The West Asian nations (Saudi Arabia, Iran) are tough, rugged and play a fairly physical
Football
Tottenham will travel to Stamford Bridge on January 24 for leg two with a slim advantage thanks to Harry Kane’s penalty. The FC crew question if Mauricio Pochettino is preparing himself for a new job, after voicing his concerns with Tottenham’s lack of transfer activity. Mark Ogden and the FC crew explain why they aren’t
Borussia Dortmund are set to sign 19-year-old Boca Juniors defender Leonardo Balerdi, the Argentine club’s chairman said on Friday. Daniel Angelici told a Buenos Aires radio station that Balerdi would fly to Germany on Monday and, subject to a medical, sign what sources inside the club told Reuters was a five-year deal for a fee
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world’s media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Coutinho to United? According to Calciomercato, via The Star, Manchester United are readying themselves (six months early) to
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola was quick heap praise on Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer and pointed out it was better than his start to life at City. MANCHESTER, England — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says speculation surrounding Manchester United’s pursuit of Mauricio Pochettino is “there for a reason” because Tottenham have performed so well under
The FC crew question if Mauricio Pochettino is preparing himself for a new job, after voicing his concerns with Tottenham’s lack of transfer activity. Mark Ogden and the FC crew explain why they aren’t falling in love with the idea of making Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United’s permanent manager. Our banker bet landed in midweek
ESPN FC’s Ligue 1 correspondent Julien Laurens shares the latest on Adrien Rabiot’s future, amid links between the PSG midfielder and Barcelona. Bayern Munich want to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot this month or in the summer and will battle Barcelona for his signature, a source close to the French champions has told ESPN
Jordan handed neighbours Syria a 2-0 defeat on Thursday to become the first nation to book a berth in the knockout phase of the Asian Cup as hosts the United Arab Emirates strengthened their chances of advancing with victory over India. Alberto Zaccheroni’s side beat India 2-0 in the day’s late game to pick up
The FC crew share their thoughts on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly naming Marcus Rashford a starter at the No. 9 position over Romelu Lukaku. Referee expert Peter Walton shares his thoughts on VAR’s decision to rule Tottenham’s Harry Kane onside against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup. Once upon a time, English football used to develop
After a week off, the Premier League returns and that is music to our ears. Can Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Man United maintain their momentum as they take a step up in competition against Tottenham? Does Jurgen Klopp have a problem on his hands in defence? Here’s what Nick Miller is watching for this weekend… Solskjaer’s