Steve Nicol believes Manchester United’s success under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is due to a return of confidence in the post-Mourinho era. MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised the performance of Paul Pogba after the midfielder scored twice against Huddersfield. After creating two goals in Solskjaer’s first game against Cardiff, Pogba
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Adelaide United survived playing for half an hour with 10 men to secure a draw against Western Sydney Wanderers. Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Roly Bonevacia has taken to social media alleging Adelaide United fans at Coopers Stadium on Boxing Day made racist comments. After Wednesday’s 2-2 A-League draw the Dutchman tweeted that he had heard
A few A-League teams enjoyed a Merry Christmas, while others will be hoping the New Year brings new fortunes. Rob Brooks examines a fascinating festive season round in Australia, while the national team prepares for their Asian Cup title defence. Talking point of the round Perth Glory have moved through Christmas atop the league standings
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol assesses potential moves for Mesut Ozil, Kalidou Koulibaly, Douglas Costa, Neymar and more in Transfer Rater. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs might be closed, but they are still working tirelessly behind the scenes to line up the arrival of their next star. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world’s
Atlanta United head coach Tata Martino shares his thoughts on Gregg Berhalter’s fit for the USMNT and hints at what his managerial future might hold. Paraguay head coach Juan Carlos Osorio will face off against his former employers Mexico in March, with the Colombian returning to the scene of El Tri’s 7-0 loss against Chile
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol assesses potential moves for Mesut Ozil, Kalidou Koulibaly, Douglas Costa, Neymar and more in Transfer Rater. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs might be closed, but they are still working tirelessly behind the scenes to line up the arrival of their next star. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world’s
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol assesses potential moves for Mesut Ozil, Kalidou Koulibaly, Douglas Costa, Neymar and more in Transfer Rater. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs might be closed, but they are still working tirelessly behind the scenes to line up the arrival of their next star. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world’s
6:20 AM ET Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers were forced to settle for a share of the points after a pulsating 2-2 draw in sweltering conditions at Hindmarsh Stadium. The Reds were made to see out the final half hour with 10 players after Jordan Elsey received his second yellow card with Western Sydney
Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno examine Chelsea’s dilemma: splashing for Gonzalo Higuain in January or pursuing a younger striker in the summer. The guys respond to your tweets about Craig Burley’s coal, Christmas ideas for Steve Nicol, Julien Laurens’ resemblance to Kevin Kratz and more. The transfer window opens on January 1 and offers football
Former U.S. forward Herculez Gomez highlights the traits that make Tim Weah a rising star for the USMNT and a different player than his father. After a strong preseason showing, ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains how Timothy Weah has quickly made a name for himself at PSG. United States phenom Timothy Weah will leave Paris