Boca Juniors held by Palmeiras in Libertadores semi-final

Fans of Boca Juniors had little to cheer as their team drew 0-0 with Brazilian club Palmeiras in the first-leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final on Thursday. (ALEJANDRO PAGNI) Brazil’s Palmeiras have... Read more »

Menezes appointed Corinthians coach for third time

Corinthians’ new coach Mano Menezes (SILVIO AVILA) Mano Menezes has been hired as coach of Brazilian club Corinthians for the third time, replacing sacked Vanderlei Luxemburgo. Menezes signed a contract until “the... Read more »

Abramovich used to do a Boehly and ‘glare’ at Chelsea players in dressing room

Roman Abramovich used to go into the Chelsea dressing room and “glare” at players after games, recalls Steve Sidwell. Dressing room visits were a hot topic at Chelsea last season with Todd... Read more »

Man Utd expectation now has to be three Old Trafford games, three victories

In a season that looked in danger of going off the rails before September was out, Manchester United slowed down the seemingly non-stop negative news cycle with a night full of positives... Read more »

Man Utd to host Newcastle, Liverpool in all-PL tie against Cherries

Newcastle will visit Manchester United in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after knocking Treble winners Manchester City out of the tournament. The Magpies, beaten 2-0 by United in last season’s... Read more »

Soccer-WSL set for most competitive season after influx of new talent

By Christian Radnedge LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea kick off their Women’s Super League title defence against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with players saying the new campaign will be the most competitive yet... Read more »

Keane says Sancho should be ‘ashamed of his life’ after Ten Hag revelation at Man Utd

Manchester United legend Roy Keane held no punches when asked about Jadon Sancho’s situation at Old Trafford, insisting he would be “ashamed of my life” if he were the England international. Sancho... Read more »

Olympic champion Canada secures spot at Paris 2024 with win over Jamaica

Canada’s Jordyn Huitema, left, celebrates her second-half goal with teammate Julia Grosso during a 2-1 win over Jamaica on Tuesday in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press – image credit) Canada has booked... Read more »

This England team aren’t used to losing – the Lionesses must learn to kick the habit quickly

The obstacles on the road to Paris had appeared to be little more than potential problems. The Netherlands would always undoubtedly be the toughest task but after defeat by Belgium and an... Read more »

Kalvin Phillips to start in Manchester City’s Carabao Cup clash at Newcastle

Kalvin Phillips will make a rare start for Manchester City in their Carabao Cup clash against Newcastle, with Pep Guardiola admitting he is concerned about sustaining more injuries. Jack Grealish and Mateo... Read more »