ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno assesses the latest transfer rumours around Anthony Martial, Eric Bailly, Jadon Sancho and many more. Talks between Inter Milan and Milan Skriniar over a contract extension are progressing with both sides confident an agreement will soon be reached, sources close to the Serie A club and player have told ESPN FC.
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Melbourne Victory’s Carl Valeri says he is pleased to see the midfield partnership of Keisuke Honda and Terry Antonis bearing fruit. Malaysia’s hopes of kicking off their 2018 AFF Cup campaign with a win over Cambodia in Phnom Penh on Thursday have been boosted by confirmation that the hosts will be without mentor Keisuke Honda.
If preparation, organisation, and motivation were the measures of champions, the rest of the field might as well surrender the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations trophy to South Africa. Banyana Banyana, AWCON finalists in 2012 and fourth place finishers at the last two tournaments, appear to have zeroed in on a target of winning
Check out all the best action from the weekend, including Leicester City’s emotional win at Cardiff, Milan’s last-gasp victory at Udinese and more. Relive the top strikes from Week 11 of the 2018-19 Premier League season, which include an emotional winner from Leicester’s Demarai Gray. Leicester’s players and staff arrived in Thailand for the funeral
Maurizio Sarri says Ross Barkley has a big role to play not just for Chelsea, but for England too. Eden Hazard will step up his return from a back injury when Chelsea take on BATE in Belarus on Thursday, head coach Maurizio Sarri has confirmed. Chelsea are on the verge of qualification for the Europa
Quique Sanchez Flores left Espanyol in April and had previously managed Watford. Quique Sanchez Flores will meet Mexican Football Federation (FMF) president Yon de Luisa in London this week about the vacant head coach’s position, according to sources consulted by ESPN’s Jordi Blanco. Sanchez Flores, 53, has previously managed clubs including Benfica, Atletico Madrid and
Hearts of Midlothian midfielder Arnaud Djoum has been named in Cameroon’s squad for the Indomitable Lions’ Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Morocco on November 16. The 29-year-old returns for the first time since appearing in last year’s World Cup qualifiers after being summoned by new coach Clarence Seedorf. Djoum recovered from a six-month injury
Newcastle coach Ernie Merrick may have earned another A-League foe after Wellington boss Mark Rudan labelled a critique of his side’s structure disrespectful on Thursday. The Phoenix have started the season admirably, with a win, a draw and a loss positioning them mid-table ahead of Friday’s clash with Melbourne City. But Rudan’s defensive 5-2-3 system
After a 2 – 1 loss to Strasbourg, the Monaco players say it will take time for Henry’s style to work fully. Monaco owner Dmitry Rybolovlev has been detained in the principality in an investigation into suspected corruption and other allegations. Lawyer Frank Michel said Rybolovlev, a Russian tycoon, was detained in Monaco on Tuesday.
Defending champions Nigeria have named their squad of 21 for the upcoming Africa Women Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Ghana later this month. Reigning Africa Women’s Footballer of the year Asisat Oshoala headlines a strong selection for the 10-time champions that includes Desire Oparanozie, Francisa Ordega, Rita Chikwelu and Onome Ebi. 2018 Young