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Despite the FIFA international window, Major League Soccer still saw action. The Seattle Sounders drew against FC Cincinnati, as LA Galaxy took on the Cali Classico in full force to give us several great goals to choose from for this week’s list. Here’s everything you missed… Brenner finds the opening goal for @fccincinnati! pic.twitter.com/tSi6kLNVmO — Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 28, 2022 To kick off, we have Brenner against the Seattle Sounders. FC Cincinnati opened up the scoring in the 24th minute, managing a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the bottom corner of the goal. Despite the 1-1 draw, CincinnatiRead More →

Manchester United defender Maya Le Tissier is on the radar of England manager Sarina Wiegman, despite missing out on the Lionesses squad for upcoming internationals, and stands a chance of going to the World Cup next summer if she continues her excellent start to the new WSL season. Le Tissier has been one of the WSL’s standout young talents over the last few years, playing every game for Brighton in each of the last two seasons. Still only 20, she joined United during the summer and has already had a huge impact – a direct hand in half of the club’s six goals across twoRead More →

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has returned to full training after spending two months out injured with a muscle injury. Konate limped off against Strasbourg in Liverpool’s final pre-season friendly on 31 July and has been missing ever since, sitting out while the Reds endured a rocky start to their 2022/23 campaign. The 23-year-old often played second fiddle to Joel Matip last season following his £36m move to Liverpool but seen as the long-term future of the defence. But both players have missed games this season due to injury, leaving Jurgen Klopp scratching his head for options at times. But his fitness will be assessed aheadRead More →

Brazil coach Tite has accused Tunisia of trying to take Neymar out of the World Cup with their overly physical approach towards the forward. The Selecao won 5-1 in the friendly in Paris, which also saw Richarlison subjected to sickening racist abuse by the local crowd. Neymar scored from the penalty spot in the first half. Tite’s side actually committed more than twice as many fouls overall (15), but Neymar was the victim of almost half (3) of Tunisia’s total fouls (7) over the course of 90 minutes. “On the pitch we knew it would be competitive,” Tite said, via Marca. “Fair, but I didn’tRead More →

Mexico fell 3-2 to Colombia at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Tuesday, as goals from Wílmar Barrios and Luis Sinisterra overshadowed El Tri’s dominant first half performance.  Chivas de Guadalajara player Alexis Vega opened up the scoring in the seventh minute of the match, finding the back of the net from the penalty spot after a foul by Luis Diaz on Uriel Antuna inside the box. Mexico followed up with another brace, as Gerardo Arteaga connected with Erick Gutierrez to double the tally.  The first 45 minutes saw an almost unrecognizable Mexico, with a high pressing dynamic as players connected well in theRead More →

Fulham welcome Newcastle United to Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The black and white pair are separated by three points in the early standings with newly promoted Fulham ahead of their upcoming visitors. Newcastle have amassed a division-high five draws from seven games this term and come into the contest winless since the opening weekend against Nottingham Forest. Here’s everything you need to know about the meeting between the two sides. Fulham: 0 WinsNewcastle: 3 WinsDraws: 2 Fulham: LWLDWNewcastle: DWDLD Joao Palhinha has earned the dubious honour of becoming the first Premier League player to receive a suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards this season.Read More →

Liverpool host a Brighton side under new management in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. While Jurgen Klopp is preparing for his 389th match as Liverpool manager, Roberto De Zerbi will be taking charge of his first for Brighton. The Italian has inherited a team which sits four points above Liverpool after half a dozen Premier League matches. Here’s everything you need to know about the meeting between the division’s longest-serving manager and the league’s rookie. Liverpool: 2 WinsBrighton: 1 WinDraws: 2 Liverpool: WWDLWBrighton: WWWLW Midfielders Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita aren’t expected to be back from a pair of thigh injuries until the second half of October at theRead More →

Canada’s game against Uruguay was always going to be more about the lessons learned against top-class opposition than the result itself. Unsurprisingly, the Reds fell 2-0 to the South American giants thanks to first-half goals from Nicols de la Cruz and Darwin Nunez. However, the CanMNT gave as good as they got, outshooting Uruguay 11-6 and controlling 55% possession. In the end, it all came down to that very simple fact of taking your chances. “The big learning is how clinical they were,” head coach John Herdman said after Tuesday’s defeat. “When that level of quality is out there, we have to take our chances,Read More →

West Ham United captain Declan Rice has heaped praise on England midfield partner Jude Bellingham, claiming he plays beyond his 19 years of age and is ‘the future of English football’. The duo have become regular fixtures in Gareth Southgate’s side in the last year, though the Three Lions’ form has noticeably dipped in that time and the two can often be overrun. But they were both impressive in Monday’s 3-3 draw against Germany at Wembley, and speaking to reporters post-match, Rice could not hide his admiration for Bellingham. “Even little things, as a 19 year-old you’re scared to talk to the referee but he’sRead More →

Lionel Messi will not sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain as he looks to facilitate a return to Barcelona in the latter stages of his career. His current deal is up at the end of the season but there remains an option to extend it by a further year. (B*teve) Liverpool are preparing themselves for the possibility of Jude Bellingham joining Real Madrid next summer and are targeting alternative midfielders, such as Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez. (Fichajes) While the Reds may not be signing a midfielder from Borussia Dortmund, one could head the other way to Signal-Iduna Park, with Naby Keita still of interest toRead More →