The Matildas will return to action on home soil in November with matches against Chile in Penrith and Newcastle. Alen Stajcic’s side will hope for bumper crowds as they face the world’s No. 39 side as part of their preparations for next June’s World Cup in France. “Chile are an emerging nation in international women’s
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Hatem Ben Arfa did not make an appearance for Paris Saint-Germain last season. Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, who did not play last season after being frozen out by former coach Unai Emery, has signed a one-year contract with Rennes. Ben Arfa, 31, made his last appearance for PSG on April 5, 2017,
Real Madrid’s Julen Lopetegui has again refused to commit to who his number one goalkeeper is after new signing Thibaut Courtois is yet to start for the club. The transfer window is now closed across Europe and while some of the continent’s major clubs enjoyed a strong summer in the market, others were left frustrated.
From an Olimpico goal, to Neymar mocking fans, to Kylian Mbappe being sent off, PSG’s win at upset-hungry Nimes had just about everything. Paris Saint-Germain made it four Ligue 1 wins from as many matches with a 4-2 victory away at Nimes on Saturday in an eventful encounter at Stade des Costieres. Neymar silenced the
11:10 PM ET Toronto FC’s chances of defending their MLS Cup title took a major hit after a 4-2 home loss to LAFC on Saturday night at BMO Field. The defeat drops Toronto nine points behind Montreal for the sixth-and-final postseason spot in the Eastern Conference. With only seven games remaining in its season, Toronto
Ross Dyer and Janusz Michallik dissect Manchester City’s demolition of Huddersfield and say the fixtures are kind for another extended winning run. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, the Manchester City chairman, has told ESPN FC the club “should win” the Champions League within the next 10 years after declaring the first decade of Abu Dhabi ownership as
Pep Guardiola refuses to be drawn on questions about whether or not VAR would’ve helped Man City in their 1-1 draw with Wolves. Benjamin Mendy’s arrival at the Etihad from Monaco a little over year ago would have given Leroy Sane plenty of food for thought. The France left-back, whose constant raiding up the flank
The guys respond to your tweets about Steve Nicol and Paul Mariner replacing Jose Mourinho at Man United, expected goals and Tottenham’s success. Paul Mariner assesses whether or not London is losing something as clubs leave famous old stadiums for brand new homes. Tottenham have asked the EFL board for permission to play their Carabao
Gab Marcotti speaks to Alexis Nunes about the proposed introduction of VAR in the Champions League and how it will be used. The group stage draw for the UEFA Champions League takes place in Monaco on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. BST / midday ET. Join us to find out who will play who.
Tanzania head coach Emmanuel Amunike has dropped six Simba SC players for indiscipline ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uganda. The Taifa Stars meet Group L leaders the Cranes in Namboole on September 8, but will be without several key players after six of the reigning Tanzanian champions’ players failed to report