BERLIN — Former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp defended his decision to join Red Bull as global head of soccer from next year following criticism from fans in Germany, saying the project was 'outstanding' for him.
Klopp, who ended a successful nine-year stint at Liverpool last season, also coached Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with many of those clubs' fans angered by his decision to join Red Bull.
MADRID — Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that he does not fear LaLiga leaders Barcelona but has the utmost respect for Hansi Flick's side, who they host on Saturday.
Barca lead the standings three points ahead of their rivals. While Ancelotti praised Barca's recent form, he highlighted the fact that Real are the defending champions and will not be intimidated.
"Fortunately, at the moment nobody keeps me awake at night," Ancelotti told a press conference on Friday.
Over a decade has passed since the United States men’s national team’s heartbreaking loss to Belgium in the 2014 World Cup Round of 16. One moment of that game that haunts American soccer fans is the Chris Wondolowski miss in the final seconds of regulation.
With the score tied 0-0, the USMNT had a golden chance to pull off a monumental upset. A headed ball fell to Wondolowski who was just seven yards away from goal completely unmarked. With the goal gaping he somehow skied his shot over the bar.
ISTANBUL — Fenerbahce coach José Mourinho was sent off as his side drew 1-1 with his former club Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday after Christian Eriksen’s early goal was canceled out by Youssef En-Nesyri.
United keeper Andre Onana pulled off a stunning acrobatic double save just before halftime to deny Fenerbahce and keep the dominant hosts from equalizing.
Mourinho reaction to Onana save
José Mourinho cheekily said he is looking to add a fourth Premier League medal to his glittering cabinet if Manchester City are stripped of their titles and rivals Manchester United are awarded the Premier League trophy for the 2017-18 season.
Mourinho, who won three titles with Chelsea, guided United to a second-place finish behind City in that campaign, 19 points behind Pep Guardiola's record-breaking side.
Former United States men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter has spoken publicly about losing the national team job for the first time since his firing on July 10. In an interview with ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle, Berhalter said the disappointment hasn’t fully gone away.
Emma Hayes is ushering in the new era of the United States women’s national team with fresh faces on the October USWNT roster.
Hayes was required due to the USWNT’s CBA to call up all available players from the Paris Olympic roster, but she still brought in some new names and players we haven’t seen in over a year.
Here’s the 26-player roster that will play two friendlies against Iceland and one against Argentina this month.
USWNT October roster
LONDON — England head coach Thomas Tuchel strode confidently in to Wembley Stadium on Wednesday with a single-minded vision to win the 2026 World Cup for the success-starved soccer nation.
A whirlwind week has seen the 51-year-old German sign an 18-month contract to lead England to the tournament being played in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Christian Pulisic is one of five United States men’s national team players being sent back to their club ahead of Tuesday’s friendly. For fans asking why is Pulisic not playing vs Mexico, the USMNT star is going back to AC Milan to manage his workload.
The other four USMNT players heading back to their clubs have picked up minor injuries.
Weston McKennie, Ricardo Pepi, Zack Steffen and Marlon Fossey have all left the USMNT October camp.
Why is Pulisic not playing vs Mexico
The Mauricio Pochettino era is officially underway as the United States men’s national team defeated Panama 2-0 on Saturday in a friendly. We’re winning the damn World Cup.
Saturday’s victory at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, was the first win for the USMNT in four months as the team had a brutal skid and transition from the Gregg Berhalter era. Prior to the win vs. Panama, the U.S. had won just one of their previous seven games.