By Jamie Spencer Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that the club is in contract talks with Roberto Firmino, who has entered the final season of his current deal. The Reds have signed Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez for a combined £130m in recent…
Denmark World Cup 2022 guide: Key players, injuries, tactics & tournament prediction
By Sean Walsh Denmark head to the 2022 World Cup without a ‘dark horse’ tag for the first time since conquering Europe at the end of the 20th century. Kasper Hjulmand’s charges reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020 and are now one of international footb…
Australia World Cup 2022 guide: Key players, injuries, tactics & tournament prediction
By Sean Walsh Australia head to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar looking to make it beyond the group stage for just the second time in their history. In their five previous appearances, the Socceroos have managed to reach the knockouts on just one occasion,…
Man City 1-2 Brentford: Player ratings as Ivan Toney double sinks Cityzens
By Grey Whitebloom Manchester City fell to their first home defeat of the season as Ivan Toney snatched three points for Brentford with a 98th-minute winner on Saturday lunchtime. The overlooked England international put his side ahead against the cham…
How to watch the World Cup on TV and live stream in the United States
By Max Parsons After failing to qualify for the first time in eight editions in 2018, the United States will be competing in their first World Cup since reaching the tournament’s last 16 in 2014. Representing over 300 million residents at home, the USM…
Wayne Rooney accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of ‘unacceptable’ behaviour at Man Utd
By Jamie Spencer Wayne Rooney has accused former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo of becoming a ‘distraction’ for the club this season because of his ‘unacceptable’ behaviour in recent months. Having made a sensational return to Old Traffor…
What are Manchester United doing during the World Cup?
By Max Parsons In normal circumstances, the whole footballing world pauses while the World Cup pans out – but nothing about the 2022 World Cup is normal. As this tournament takes place slap bang in the middle of a season, players and managers will have…
Marcelo Bielsa in talks with Bournemouth of vacant manager job
By Graeme Bailey Bournemouth are interested in former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa and have spoken to him about becoming their new head coach, but current interim Gary O’Neil remains very much in contention to get the job on a permanent basis, sources hav…
Pedri reacts to Andres Iniesta comparisons & recalls earliest World Cup memory
By Jamie Spencer Barcelona and Spain prodigy Pedri has insisted he has to be himself and make his own career rather than get weighed down by comparisons to Camp Nou icon Andres Iniesta. Pedri has inherited the number eight shirt that Iniesta wore with …
The best central midfielders to sign on Football Manager 2023
By Tom Gott Central midfielders are among the most important players on the pitch. They’re the ones who get things going and link the defence to the attack. Nearly every formation on Football Manager 2023 relies on central midfielders and so it’s impor…