By Chris Smith Royal Antwerp left-back Sam Vines will miss the 2022 World Cup with the United States Men’s National Team due to a broken tibia, the player announced Saturday. Vines looked highly likely to make Gregg Berhalter’s roster for the tournamen…
Ben Chilwell reacts to shattered World Cup dream
By Toby Cudworth Ben Chilwell has admitted that playing for England at the World Cup ‘had always been a dream’ after it was confirmed that he’ll miss the 2022 tournament in Qatar through injury. The 25-year-old hobbled off with a hamstring problem towa…
Philadelphia Union relishing ‘underdog role’ in MLS Cup vs LAFC
By Chris Smith Philadelphia Union captain Alejandro Bedoya says he and his teammates are relishing the ‘underdog role’ in their MLS Cup clash with LAFC. The Union head to Banc of California Stadium on Saturday to face a team they finished level on poin…
Wolves 2-3 Brighton: Player ratings as Gross wins it late for Seagulls
By Jamie Spencer Brighton edged a five-goal thriller against Wolves to make it a second consecutive win for the Seagulls after thrashing Chelsea last weekend. There were four goals and a red card in a dramatic first half at Molineux, with Adam Lallana …
Pep Guardiola hits back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic after ‘ego’ jibe
By Henry Burt Pep Guardiola has offered a withering response to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s suggestion that the Manchester City manager’s ‘ego’ could prevent him from getting the best out of star striker Erling Haaland. Ibrahimovic, who famously did not get a…
Hannah Hampton vows to be back after undergoing surgery
By Jamie Spencer Aston Villa goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has undergone minor surgery on a recurring muscle injury and has now said she ‘can’t wait to be back’ on the pitch. Considered one of the most talented young goalkeepers in Europe, 21-year-old Hamp…
Martin Odegaard reveals how Arsenal got over frustration of recent performances
By Jamie Spencer Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has admitted the Gunners were frustrated in recent games against Leeds, Southampton and PSV Eindhoven and weren’t satisfied with their performances. Mikel Arteta’s side narrowly beat Leeds in the Premier…
Fred reveals Casemiro was interested in joining Man Utd ‘months’ before summer transfer
By Jamie Spencer Manchester United midfielder Fred has revealed he spoke to international teammate Casemiro about joining the club several months before the move actually happened. The Casemiro deal, worth £70m in total including add-ons, came across r…
Lionel Messi suffers injury less than two weeks before World Cup starts
By Jamie Spencer Lionel Messi is nursing an Achilles injury only two weeks before the start of the World Cup. Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Messi will miss their Ligue 1 game against Lorient on Sunday afternoon with ‘inflammation’ of his Achi…
Pep Guardiola names four Man City stars on bench for Fulham clash
By Toby Cudworth Erling Haaland has not made the Manchester City starting lineup for their clash with Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. The Norwegian, who has been battling a foot injury over the past couple of weeks, is among the City substitutes after fa…