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Getty Images/USA Today Sports/GOAL Ameé Ruszkai Power rankingsSummer OlympicsUSASpainFranceBrazilAustraliaGermanyJapanColombiaNigeriaZambiaNew ZealandCanadaWomen's footballFEATURES Canada won the gold medal in Tokyo three years ago, but it seems unlikely that they will achieve consecutive victories in Paris 2024 due to the highly competitive lineup of talented teams. Emma Hayes' long-awaited takeover of the United States women's national team might …

Read more “Paris 2024 Olympic women's football tournament power rankings: USWNT in the medal mix but Spain the team to beat”

(C)GettyImages Soham Mukherjee Jude BellinghamEnglandEuropean Championship During their journey to the final of Euro 2024, Graeme Souness strongly criticized senior England players for deliberately putting Jude Bellingham in a difficult position. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below England stumbled at the final hurdle Succumbed to 2-1 defeat to Spain Souness believes that …

Read more “England players slammed for 'setting Jude Bellingham up' at Euro 2024 as inquest into Three Lions' disappointment continues”

Getty Chris Burton Alex MorganUSANWSLWomen's footballKelley O'HaraNJ/NY Gotham FCSan Diego Wave FC During a “best friends” quiz with her fellow USWNT legend Kelley O’Hara, Alex Morgan openly acknowledged her struggles with anger management and her fondness for shopping. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Iconic forward out of Olympics squad Enjoying down …

Read more “VIDEO: Angry shopaholic! Alex Morgan revelations in ‘best friends’ quiz with fellow USWNT legend & World Cup winner Kelley O’Hara”

Getty Soham Mukherjee Pep GuardiolaEnglandManchester CityPremier League There are speculations that Pep Guardiola is likely to replace Gareth Southgate as the manager of Manchester City, as he desires to lead a team in a World Cup and has already planned his departure from his current position. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below …

Read more “Pep Guardiola to bring football home? Man City boss wants to manage at World Cup and has exit strategy in place as England eye Southgate replacement”

Getty Harry Sherlock EnglandJarrod BowenWest Ham At Euro 2024, Danny Dyer has disclosed the challenges and tension faced by the families of England players. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Dyer follows Jarrod Bowen at Euro 2024 There is a possibility that the West Ham star could become Dyer’s future son-in-law. England …

Read more “Danny Dyer reveals 'friction' among families of England stars at Euro 2024 after cheering on daughter Dani's boyfriend Jarrod Bowen in Germany”

Getty Ryan Tolmich and Celia Balf Winners & LosersUSASummer OlympicsSophia SmithLindsey HoranJaedyn ShawRose LavelleWomen's footballFEATURES As the real games draw nearer, USWNT boss Emma Hayes will have gained valuable insights from the average send-off. Playtime officially came to an end as the final whistle blew on Monday night. The period for making adjustments and trying …

Read more “Lindsey Horan on the rise, Rose Lavelle on the bench: USWNT's winners and losers from pre-Olympic friendlies”

Getty Harry Sherlock Riccardo CalafioriArsenalTransfersBolognaPremier LeagueSerie A There are concerns that the proposed transfer of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna to Arsenal has encountered an obstacle, potentially leading to a delay in finalizing the deal. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Arsenal attempting to buy Italy international Calafiori valued at €50 million (£42m/$54m) …

Read more “Riccardo Calafiori's Arsenal transfer under threat? Why Bologna have put the handbrake on Gunners' move for Italy star – explained”

GOAL Dingizwe Gwala Premier Soccer LeagueMamelodi Sundowns FCBongani ZunguJayden AdamsGoodman MoseleFEATURES Following the unexpected separation between Bongani Zungu and Mamelodi Sundowns, the reigning Premier Soccer League champions must now attract a suitable replacement. The player known as 'Ben 10' re-joined Sundowns, with a lot of fanfare when he was introduced at a packed Loftus Versfeld …

Read more “Jayden Adams, Edson Castillo and players Mamelodi Sundowns should target to replace Bongani Zungu”

Jacob Schneider MexicoCopa America Jaime Lozano, the Mexico boss, has been relieved of his duties after a disastrous performance in the Copa America. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Lozano leaves post as Mexico manager I declined the lucrative deal that was offered to me until 2030. El Tri is currently looking …

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Getty Richard Mills Harry KaneEnglandSpain vs EnglandSpainEuropean Championship Graeme Souness, a Liverpool legend, holds the view that Harry Kane faced a lack of support from his teammates in England’s Euro campaign, with the midfield being the primary concern. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Spain defeat England in the final of the …

Read more “Harry Kane absolved of blame for Euro 2024 struggles as Graeme Souness points the finger at another area of England's team”