Grace Clinton netted a debut goal as Manchester United got off to a winning start in the Women s Super League, cruising to a 3-0 victory over West Ham.
The new-look United side were in control throughout, and almost took an early lead as Leah Galton s cross was tipped onto the bar before Elisabeth Terland saw a header blocked on the line.
Geyse starred in the first half and soon got her reward after brushing aside Camile Saez at the byline to whip a shot in from a tight angle on the right of the box.
She almost got a second shortly after, meeting Maya Le Tissier s knockdown from a corner with an overhead kick that rattled the crossbar.
Galton doubled their advantage on the stroke of half-time, cutting inside from the left before rifling a powerful effort …
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is not expecting his team to feature at the business end of Euro 2012.
Injuries and form slumps will see several of Italy s best players missing from the provisional 30-man squad for this year s tournament when it is named on Sunday.
Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi succumbed to a knee injury while Milan s Antonio Cassano has only recently returned to the field following heart surgery.
Our potential has been decreased by 50 percent, but I m not worried and I ll have to improvise, he told Corriere della Sera.
Our desire to surprise has to be stronger than our difficulties. We shouldn t forget that you can find some nice surprises in the most difficult moments.
We have the time to prepare for our first game against …
His figures for Arsenal have been equally as impressive, scoring 14 goals and providing 11 assists as the Gunners finished second in the Premier League last season.
With two goals and an assist to his name just four games into the new campaign and the carrot of Euro 2024 next summer, Saka now wants to continue his progression as a key player for both Arsenal and England.
Asked if his target is to improve on his numbers this year, he replied: “Yes, 100 per-cent.
“I’m always looking to improve and progress each season. So, I’m definitely aiming for more this year.
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“I think it’s about commitment, you know, commitment to being better so obviously, it requires me to do a lot of thi…
Virgil van Dijk will play for the Netherlands at least until the 2026 World Cup after discussions with Ronald Koeman over his future.
The Liverpool defender, who has earned 74 caps since making his debut for the national team in October 2015, was awarded the captaincy by Koeman in 2018, during the manager s first spell in charge.
He has since led the team through three major tournaments, including two World Cups, with the Netherlands making it to the semi-finals at Euro 2024 before being knocked out by England.
And Koeman revealed he flew to Liverpool to have a face-to-face conversation with Van Dijk to persuade him to appear at the next major finals should they get there.
I thought it was so important to go to him to see and feel with him: are you going…
Belgium clinched their spot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a routine 3-1 victory over Estonia in their penultimate qualifier.
Roberto Martinez s men were predictably in control throughout the Group E encounter, Christian Benteke s simple finish putting them on course for victory inside a quarter of an hour.
The Red Devils peppered the Estonia goal to no avail for the rest of the first half before Yannick Carrasco, having played a part in the opener, thrashed home a second in the 53rd minute.
Erik Sorga pulled one back for the group s second-bottom side but Thorgan Hazard, after replacing brother Eden, restored Belgium s two-goal advantage, their five-point lead at the summit ensuring they will be at the Finals in the Middle East, which begin next November…
Arne Slot appears to be at the front of the queue to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager.
Klopp confirmed in January that he would be leaving the Reds at the end of the season.
Xabi Alonso, who has led Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title, was swiftly established as a leading candidate to take the helm at Anfield, where he starred as a player for the Reds between 2004 and 2009.
The 42-year-old, however, is staying put in Germany, and Liverpool s search for Klopp s successor has taken them to Feyenoord s door.
Slot has been previously linked to jobs in the Premier League. Leeds United wanted to appoint him last season before their relegation to the Championship, while he was targeted by Tottenham before they appointed Ange Postecoglou.
When Cristiano Ronaldo touched down in Turin, it sparked pandemonium in northern Italy, but drew a collective gasp from Juventus rivals.
Already enjoying a stranglehold on Italian football, the seven-time reigning Serie A champions had just signed one of the all-time greats from Real Madrid.
The addition of Ronaldo to a squad overflowing with quality – plus the arrivals of Emre Can, Joao Cancelo, Mattia Perin and the return of Leonardo Bonucci – has Juve as favourites yet again to claim an eighth successive Scudetto, though the Bianconeri s transfer business also has Massimiliano Allegri primed to deliver a coveted European crown.
Juve have only won two Champions League titles having lost five finals since 1996, so Ronaldo s arrival has the club fighting on a…
Everton will hope last weeks result against Tottenham was a mere blip in their meteoric rise up the table while Hull will hope that result dented their confidence, as they try to climb out of the relegation zone.
Season upon season David Moyes works wonders with Everton on a relatively modest budget, and this season is no different. After a poor start which was hampered by terrible luck with injuries, Everton have recovered and climbed the table to the point of being discused as possible outsiders for a champions league spot. Last week s loss dented that hope, but from their position of 10th they could well climb high enough to qualify for the Europa League. With key players back in the side and good form behind them, Everton will certainly have the belief that they can sweep…
Pep Guardiola predicted it will not be long until Phil Foden is back to his best for Manchester City.
Foden was named PFA Player of the Year and the Premier League Player of the Year following an exceptional season in 2023-24.
However, after featuring for England at Euro 2024, Foden has begun four of his five games this season on the bench, with his only start coming against Watford in the EFL Cup.
Speaking ahead of City s Champions League clash away in Slovakia against Slovan Bratislava, Guardiola said he was not concerned, though.
Maybe I can have some doubts in many things, but Phil Foden is going to be back! As much as he feels good, he will be back, Guardiola told reporters.
I think in 30 minutes at St James Park [against Newcastle on Satur…
Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi says there are no regrets at Emirates Stadium that new head coach Mikel Arteta was not appointed ahead of Unai Emery in 2018.
Former captain Arteta was unveiled as the new Gunners boss on Friday, leaving Manchester City, where he had served on Pep Guardiola s backroom team for three-and-a-half seasons.
The 37-year-old returns to London to find Arsenal struggling in mid-table, having endured a tough start to the season under Emery, who was sacked at the end of last month.
Emery arrived from Paris Saint-Germain upon Arsene Wenger s departure after the 2017-18 season, at which point Arteta was also in the running for the role.
But despite the way Emery s tenure panned out, Sanllehi is still content Arsenal made the best…