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LIVE Transfer Talk: Man City preparing shock move for suddenly out-of-favour Isco
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 03:59:00 PST
Shaka Hislop sifts through all the latest transfer rumours surrounding Miguel Almiron, Aaron Ramsey, Christian Pulisic and many more in Transfer Rater. With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is beginning to gather pace. Who will be moving where come January? Transfer Talk has the latest. TOP STORY: Man City to offer Isco an escape route from Madrid? Transfers Revealed: How FIFA wants to fix transfers ESPN's Gabriele Marcotti obtained a FIFA report revealing the biggest overhaul to the transfer system in decades. Are they finally serious about cleaning up football? How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football, Damien Comolli, we show you how a transfer works through Iain Macintosh's tale of fictional rising star Dave Thumper. FC Exclusives - Man United eye Everton Soares - Galatasaray target Liverpool's Origi - Mourinho eager to keep Darmian - Inter's Skriniar set for new deal - Sevilla eye Liverpool's Moreno Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is set to try his luck with Real Madrid in the hope of luring Isco away from the Spanish capital. Mundo Deportivo claims that City, who have had interest in Isco before, are monitoring the Spaniard's situation intently at the moment. The 26-year-old...
Desabre answers critics with AFCON qualification
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 09:03:00 PST
Uganda head coach Sebastien Desabre is proud of the manner in which the Cranes qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations and believes he answered his critics with their impressive campaign. Uganda beat Cape Verde 1-0 in a Group L qualifier on Saturday to seal a place in the AFCON ahead of their final qualifier against Tanzania in March. KCCA FC striker Patrick Kaddu netted the lone goal as the Cranes secured their second successive qualification following 2017's group-stage exit. "I have proved a...
UEFA Nations League: State of play for finals, promotion and relegation
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 08:10:00 PST
With the climax of the Nations League group stage imminent, the picture is becoming clearer for next June's finals, as well as promotion and relegation. You can read a full explainer for the UEFA Nations League here.  - The group winners of League A go to the Nations League finals in June 2019 - The group winners of Leagues B, C and D are promoted - The bottom teams in the groups of Leagues A and B are relegated - The fourth-placed teams, and the worst-performing third-placed team...
Tanzania desperate to break 38-year AFCON jinx
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 08:06:00 PST
Tanzania are on the brink of ending their near four-decade wait for Africa Cup of Nations qualification, and will qualify for the tournament if they beat Lesotho at the Setsoto Stadium on Sunday Heading into the Taifa Stars' final group game, the East Africans sit on five points, one clear of Cape Verde having played one match fewer. The islanders were defeated 1-0 by Uganda on Saturday, and would be unable to catch Tanzania if Emmanuel Amunike's side defeat Lesotho on Sunday. "The players know...
Serbia 2-1 Montenegro: Mitrovic goal decisive
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 08:00:37 PST
Adem Ljajic and Aleksandar Mitrovic's first-half goals were enough for Serbia as they held off a spirited Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League.
Serbia eye Nations League promotion after beating Montenegro
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 07:53:00 PST
Serbia Montenegro 2 1 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Serbia closed in on promotion to the Nations League second tier after a 2-1 home win over neighbours Montenegro on Saturday left them top of Group 4 in League C. The Serbians, who won with first-half goals from Adem Ljajic and Aleksandar Mitrovic, have 11 points from five games, four more than Montenegro who can no longer clinch top spot. Serbia will be promoted later on Saturday if Romania, who have six points from four games, fail to beat visiting Lithuania. Lithuania have no points from four games...
Uganda beat Cape Verde to seal Africa Cup of Nations qualification
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 07:30:00 PST
Uganda Cape Verde Islands 1 0 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Uganda have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Cape Verde 1-0 in Saturday's Group L qualifier in Kira. KCCA FC striker Patrick Kaddu headed home the lone goal after 84 minutes following an excellent cross by substitute Allan Kyambadde. The Cranes now have 13 points from five games ahead of their final qualifier against Tanzania in March, by which point the Taifa Stars could already have sealed their spot in Cameroon. In front of a noisy crowd at the Mandela National Stadium,...
Nigeria seal Nations Cup berth with South Africa draw
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 07:30:00 PST
South Africa Nigeria 1 1 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Nigeria sealed their place at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw against South Africa in their Group E qualifier at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, with their hosts facing an anxious wait until March to see if they can join them. The Super Eagles led early thanks to an own goal from South Africa defender Buhle Mkhwanazi, but the hosts responded with an excellent equalizer from Lebo Mothiba, his fourth international goal in just five appearances. Nigeria head the pool with 10 points from...
Arnold: Socceroos' Ryan owed me good save
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 06:16:49 PST
Australia's Graham Arnold has joked that Mat Ryan owed him from their time together at Central Coast after the shot-stopper pulled off an incredible save against Korea Republic.
Malawi defeat sends Morocco to Africa Cup of Nations
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 05:53:00 PST
Morocco confirmed their place at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday as Malawi were defeated 2-1 by already eliminated Comoros in Moroni. The Atlas Lions defeated Cameroon 2-0 in Casablanca on Friday to move up to 10 points with one game to play. Malawi could have only stood a chance of overhauling Herve Renard's side if they'd beaten Comoros away, but in the event, a 2-1 defeat confirms their elimination. In-form El-Fardou Ben Mohamed opened the scoring for the host after two minutes...
Donovan: Imperative USMNT reach 2022 World Cup
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 05:18:50 PST
Landon Donovan said it is "imperative" the USA men's national team qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, before hosting the 2026 competition along with Canada and Mexico.
Australia 1-1 South Korea: Luongo saves Socceroos' blushes
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 03:41:47 PST
Australia's Massimo Luongo scored in the last play of the game as the Socceroos held the Korea Republic 1-1 at Suncorp Stadium.
Australia save draw with South Korea but handed Asian Cup wake up
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 03:06:00 PST
Australia South Korea 1 1 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Just as they did in the 2015 Asian Cup final, Australia broke South Korean hearts with a late goal. Massimo Luongo's equaliser in the dying seconds on Saturday night at Suncorp Stadium sealed a dramatic 1-1 draw with the Taeguk Warriors. A spilled shot by South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu deep into stoppage time was pounced on by the Socceroos' midfielder, who poked the ball home from close range. A VAR review upheld the goal, despite Korean protests about possible offside or a foul on Kim, and...
Suarez labels Neymar penalty decision a 'serious mistake'
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 02:52:14 PST
Uruguay's Luis Suarez insists his side were lucky that the penalty awarded to Neymar in their 1-0 defeat to Brazil.was only a friendly as it was a very bad mistake.
Chiellini: I don't want to be Italy's top goal scorer
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 02:13:29 PST
Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini is the squad's current top goal scorer but admits he does not want the tag and hopes a striker can soon overtake him.
Deschamps: Dutch were better than France and it hurts
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 02:04:40 PST
France coach Didier Deschamps says there was a significant gap between the World Cup winners and the Netherlands during their 2-0 defeat in the UEFA Nations League.
Arsenal won't leave Premier League for European Super League - Venkatesham
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 02:03:00 PST
As plans for a European super league start to emerge, the FC crew discuss how it would work and how it would impact European and global football. Arsenal managing director Vinai Venkatesham says the club would not break away from the Premier League to join a European Super League. Reports in Der Spiegel, via Football Leaks, claimed 11 clubs were already keen to sign up to an eventual 16-team competition for the continent's best teams, with FIFA insisting that any players who joined were at risk of missing out on the World Cup. Arsenal want to be part of any discussions but Venkatesham told the Press Association that...
Mancini: I'm sorry Italy aren't facing Ronaldo
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:39:08 PST
Italy manager Roberto Mancini feels it's a shame his Italy won't face Ronaldo when they meet Portugal in the UEFA Nations League.
Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba chat at Salt Bae's restaurant in Dubai
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:29:00 PST
You know the situation: You're having a nice holiday and a meal out with your family when suddenly you spot someone from work in the same restaurant ... awkward! Not so for Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba, as the pair looked to be getting on famously at Salt Bae's Turkish steakhouse in Dubai. View this post on Instagram Kings @leomessi @paulpogba #saltbae #salt#saltlife A post shared by Nusr_et#Saltbae (@nusr_et) on Nov 16, 2018 at 4:28pm PST Both France and Argentina were in action on Friday, but neither star player was involved, choosing instead to have a lovely meal cooked for them. View this post on Instagram Legendss @leomessi #saltbae #saltlife #salt A post shared by Nusr_et#Saltbae (@nusr_et) on Nov 16, 2018 at 4:15pm PST View this post on Instagram To salty @paulpogba #saltbae #saltlife #salt A post shared by Nusr_et#Saltbae (@nusr_et) on Nov 16, 2018 at 3:21pm PST Of course they also found time to have a deep conversation...
Santos: Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or for his talent alone
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:27:14 PST
Portugal coach Fernando Santos hopes Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Ballon d'Or as justification for his huge talent and insists no team wouldn't miss him.