Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle on a new contract for England attacking midfielder Phil Foden, with the deal believed to be over six years and worth about £250,000 a week. (Football Insider)external-link Brighton and Belgium forward Leandro Trossard, 27, says he would be willing to follow former …
Read More »Nigeria battle Morocco, others in 2022 Beach Soccer AFCON
Prior to the 2022 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, the Super Sand Eagles were placed in Group A alongside Morocco, the tournament hosts Mozambique, and debutant Malawi. The draw took place on Friday, and eight teams will compete at the tournament. Champions Senegal, Uganda, previous champions Madagascar, and Egypt …
Read More »Serbia 4-1 Sweden: Aleksandar Mitrovic hat-trick leads Serbs to victory in Nations League
Aleksandar Mitrovic scored a hat-trick as Serbia thrashed Sweden 4-1 in Belgrade in the Nations League. Fulham striker Mitrovic, 28, scored Serbia’s first three goals before Sasa Lukic added a fourth midway through the second half. Serbia moved level on points with Norway at the top of Group B4, but …
Read More »Lewandowski fires Barca past Elche to go top of La Liga
Poland striker, Robert Lewandowski was in action for Barcelona and he scored a brace to help them win over Elche in a La Liga encounter on Saturday. With the comfortable 3-0 win against 10-man Elche, Barcelona moved top of the league. Lewandowski scored either side of the break to take …
Read More »Argentina 3-0 Honduras: Messi scores twice as Argentina extend unbeaten run
Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina produced a comfortable 3-0 win over Honduras to extend their unbeaten run to 34 games. The 35-year-old was at the centre of the action for the opener, lobbing the ball over the defence to Papu Gomez, who gifted Lautaro Martinez a tap-in. Messi doubled …
Read More »Monza stun Juventus to clinch first-ever Serie A win
Massimiliano Allegri’s concerns were increased when newly promoted Monza defeated Juventus to earn their first ever Serie A victory. In the second half, Christian Gytkjaer scored the game-winning goal to give Monza its first victory of the year and lift them off the bottom of the standings. In the first …
Read More »Paul Warne: Rotherham United manager ‘agrees to take Derby job’
Long-serving Rotherham United boss Paul Warne is set to leave the club after agreeing to take over at Derby County. Final details are still to be completed but it is understood Warne will depart after almost six years in charge. The 49-year-old has led the Millers to three promotions to, …
Read More »Rivers Utd, Plateau Utd into next round of CAF Champions League
Nigeria’s representatives at the CAF Champions League, Rivers United and Plateau United have both advanced to the next round after victories in the preliminary stages. Rivers United went through to the next round despite going down to a 1-0 defeat against Liberia’s Watanga FC in the second round of their …
Read More »Roberto de Zerbi: New Brighton boss reveals Pep Guardiola seal of approval
Roberto de Zerbi says he spoke with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola before taking over as Brighton manager. “I spoke to Pep on Sunday evening, yes. He’s very happy that I’m on board here,” the Italian said. “He told me very good things about the club, and if I need …
Read More »Waldrum invites 22 Super Falcons players for Japan friendly
22 Super Falcons players have been selected by Randy Waldrum for the team’s international exhibition game versus Japan in Kobe billed for month. The team is dominated by the usual suspects, but four of the U20 ladies who advanced to the round of eight at the FIFA U20 Women’s World …
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