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USA assistant coach Dave Sarachan will manage the team in their friendly against Portugal on November 14. Sarachan will replace Bruce Arena on an interim basis after Arena resigned following a 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago that eliminated them from 2018 World Cup qualifying.  It will be the USA's seventh match against the 2016 European champions. The teams drew 2-2 during the Group Stage of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has confirmed a passage from the diary of Anne Frank will be read before this week's Serie A matches in response to an antisemitism storm involving Lazio fans. Maintenance staff found graffiti and numerous antisemitism stickers in the south stand of the Stadio Olimpico following Lazio's clash with Cagliari, with some reportedly depicting Anne Frank in the jersey of fierce city rivals Roma. The FIGC said copies of The Diary of Anne Frank and Primo Levi's If... Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich have confirmed James Rodriguez will miss Wednesday's DFB-Pokal showdown with RB Leipzig with a back injury. The Colombia international has not travelled with the rest of the squad after picking up the problem. The news is another blow to head coach Jupp Heynckes, whose side has been beset with injuries in recent weeks. Thomas Muller is facing three weeks out with a thigh problem, while Franck Ribery and Manuel Neuer are long-term absentees with respective knee and foot injuries and Juan Bernat is yet to appear this season. Читать дальше...

To prove that they're working hard on their new 61,000-seaterhome, Spurs have drip-fed a few more photos of their state-of-the-art stadium which is expected to be completed in time for next season.Tottenham'snew homewill have a retractable pitch in order to host NFL matches, as well as a whole host ofluxury features including heated seats.Below are a select few images as Spurs take you from dawn to dusk...See also...Alan Pardew 'turns down Dynamo Kiev' to keep Premier League dream aliveOver one million... Читать дальше...

Pardew has reportedly turned down offersfrom a whole host of clubs globally –including Dynamo Kiev and teams in China, according toThe Independent.Kiev are currently competing in the Europa League, but Pards is reportedly happy to spurnsuch anadventure in favour of another Premier League job.The 56-year-old was sacked as Crystal Palace manager in December 2016, and has spent the 2017/18 season working as a Premier League pundit for Sky Sports.According to the Indy, Pardew –who has spent his entire... Читать дальше...

In 1998, Liverpool opened their purpose-built academy facility in Kirkby, the same year Steven Gerrard made his first appearance for the club. The move followed the emergence of several youngsters during the 1990s, and two years after FA Youth Cup success; the feeling was that much more would follow.Since then, 18 local-born players have been handed their debut for the Reds but none have gone on to establish themselves. Trent Alexander-Arnold became the latest local lad to make his bow, doing so against Tottenham in the League Cup last season... Читать дальше...

FIFA have changed the semi-final locationfrom the heavily waterlogged pitch at theIndira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati toKolkata down south. But that hasn't dampened the demand for tickets, despite some supporters now unable to attend the highly-anticipated fixture.There were 66,000 tickets up for grabs atSalt Lake Stadium to see the match, but many fans were unsuccessful after finding out they were only one in a million looking to attend the same fixture.Reportedly, 3.5mpeople have applied... Читать дальше...

Ryan Giggs has urged Manchester United fans not to write off Victor Lindelof despite his poor start to life at the club. After Phil Jones was injured in the first half of Saturday's shock 2-1 away defeat against Huddersfield Town, Lindelof came off the substitutes' bench for what was only his second Premier League appearance. The Sweden international made a costly mistake for the second goal scored by Laurent Depoitre, continuing a tough start to his United career that has also seen him struggle... Читать дальше...

Lazio's fans were shifted from their Curva Nord section of the Stadio Olimpico over to Roma's Curva Sud stand forSunday's 3-0 win over Cagliari.Why were they moved? Because Lazio's normal home stand was closed due to some fans aiming racist chantsat Sassuolo'sClaud Adjapong and Alfred Duncan during the Biancocelesti's Serie A clash with the bottom half club on October 1.However, it seems some Lazio ultras still haven't gotthe message. On Monday, stickers of Anne Frank wearing a Roma shirt were found dotted around the stadium.As a response... Читать дальше...

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team features a ton of quality alternatives for players in nearly every position spanning across Europe’s top five leagues, but there’s a dearth of quality right-backs. Mostin the game have average stats, but here area dozenexceptional right-backs who would be perfect additions to your FUT.Note: The gold market is on a low right now, so some of these prices may rise in the near future, particularly due to league and country-specific Squad Building Challenges.Dani CarvajalPotential cost... Читать дальше...

Leicester City have been left "powerless" in their wish to register Adrien Silva before January, unless the player lodges a personal appeal. The 2015-16 Premier League champions agreed a deal with Sporting CP worth up to €29.5million to sign the Portugal international as a replacement for Danny Drinkwater, who joined Chelsea shortly before the close of the transfer window. Leicester reportedly missed the deadline to register Silva by a matter of seconds, meaning FIFA refused permission for the move to be completed. Читать дальше...

Spain 0-1 Northern Ireland (1982)It’s fair to say that host nation Spain employed some rudimentary tactics in this World Cup group game, scything down player after player without punishment, while every time a Northern Irish player looked at a Spaniard they'd find themselves booked.In spite of the perceived injustice, the 48th minute produced the most famous goal in Northern Ireland’s history: a quick breakaway in which Billy Hamilton, a particular victim of Spain’s cynicism, put the afterburners on down the right wing. Читать дальше...

Experienced centre-back Fernando Tobio attempted to hoof the ball upfieldin the opening few moments atthe Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Peron on Monday, only to see his clearance blocked by striker Santiago Garcia.The deflection sent Garcia through on goal –but as he closed in, Tobio attempted to atone for his error by hacking down the Uruguayan striker on the edge of the box.Unfortunately for him, Garcia was the only thing he made contact with. Tobio was subsequently sent for an early bath, and... Читать дальше...

Roberto De Zerbi believes avoiding relegation is still possible after replacing the sacked Marco Baroni as Benevento coach in the wake of nine successive Serie A defeats. Baroni had presided over the worst start to a season in Serie A history after Sunday's 3-0 loss at home to Fiorentina, ultimately costing him his job. He had been in charge since the start of the 2016-17 season and guided Benevento to Serie A for the first time ever. But after their ninth loss in a row, the club decided a fresh approach was needed and announced his sacking... Читать дальше...

Long gone are the days when the Premier League was just five Scottish managers (at the top) and 15 English managers (below them). As it is on the pitch, England’s top flight is an increasingly international and exotic realm.Of the last seven managers to win the Premier League, four have been Italian, while managers from South America regularly exchange handshakes and glares with those from the home nations.Increasingly diverse competition doesn’t make it any easier: just ask Ronald Koeman, a hot... Читать дальше...

In the 86th minute, against fellow strugglers Werder Bremen on Sunday afternoon at the RheinEnergieStadion, Guirassy had the golden opportunity to hand Cologne the lead.But the 21-year-old French forward somehowfluffed his lines entirely as he failed to convert into an open goal from three yards out. The ball didn't even hit the post.To add some narrative.. Cologne are sitting bottom without a win. Three goals scored all season. Sehrou Guirassy spurs this chance in the 86th minute. pic.twitter.com/MN0AGnDWiB... Читать дальше...

Tottenham star Harry Kane is not being considered as an option for Real Madrid because he would cost "€250million", according to the Spanish club's president Florentino Perez. Kane has been linked with a switch to Madrid in recent weeks, with the Spurs man enjoying a wonderful start to the season in what has been a generally impressive 2017 for the striker. Spurs' 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League was billed by many as Kane's audition, with some claiming that he would be... Читать дальше...

A "disappointed" Ronald Koeman said farewell to Everton and thanked his former colleagues in a brief statement following his sacking as manager on Monday. Koeman was dismissed in the wake of Everton's 5-2 hammering at the hands of Arsenal at Goodison Park on Sunday, with that defeat leaving the club in the Premier League relegation zone. The Dutchman had been backed by the club to the tune of around £140million in the close-season, with Everton bringing in several new players as they looked to build on last term's seventh-placed finish. Читать дальше...

If you’re still troubled by the sight of Gary Lineker kicking off Match of the Day in nothing but his undies, you’d probably better look away now.Just when you thought you’d seen the last of the former England striker laid bare (well done, Leicester, for doing your bit this season), the folks at T.M. Lewin have plastered a scantily clad Lineker all over London for their latest campaign. But it won’t always be like this –T.M.Lewin have a smashing offer: get their famous multi-buy prices when you buy... Читать дальше...

Lazio have condemned sections of their supporters after anti-Semitic graffiti and stickers were found in the Stadio Olimpico following Sunday's 3-0 win over Cagliari. The north stand – where Lazio's 'ultra' fans are usually located – was closed for the match due to a punishment handed down to the club in response to racist chanting from some fans against Sassuolo on October 1. In response to that, the club opted to allow their 'ultras' into the south stand, which is the area Roma's most vocal fans... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos talked up Harry Kane, but he was unwilling to be drawn on whether the LaLiga champions should buy the Tottenham star. Kroos, 27, was among five Madrid players named in the FIFA FIFPro XI of 2017 on Monday. There was no place for Premier League Golden Boot winner Kane, with the top three in the Best FIFA Men's Player – Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar – making up the attack. Kane has continued his impressive form to start this season, leading to reports... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane lauded the "amazing" Cristiano Ronaldo after the star forward claimed the Best FIFA Men's Player award. Ronaldo beat Barcelona star Lionel Messi to the prize for the second straight year, having helped Madrid win LaLiga and the Champions League in 2017. Zidane, who was named the Best FIFA Men's Coach, hailed the 32-year-old for his achievements. "What can I say about him? He is the best and he's amazing at what he does," the Frenchman said. "He is always looking to win titles... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo believes his rivalry with Lionel Messi has plenty of distance left to run after scooping the Best FIFA Men's Player award in London. Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo was honoured at the gala after a poll of international head coaches, captains and members of the media saw him come out ahead of Barcelona counterpart Messi, with Brazil and PSG forward Neymar in third. Including the years when FIFA's individual award was merged with the Ballon d'Or, Ronaldo and Messi have now been labelled... Читать дальше...

Tottenham star Harry Kane believes his team are capable of winning the Premier League this season, urging them to take confidence from their Liverpool thrashing. Kane scored a brace as Mauricio Pochettino's men hammered Liverpool 4-1 at Wembley on Sunday. Spurs have finished third and second the past two seasons, and sit five points behind league leaders Manchester City. Kane, who tops the goalscoring charts in a bid for a third consecutive Premier League Golden Boot, believes his side are capable... Читать дальше...

Harry Kane might be scoring goals for fun in the Premier League but the Tottenham striker was still on the receiving end of some finishing advice from Argentina great Diego Maradona at the weekend. Maradona was a guest at Wembley on Sunday and looked on alongside former international team-mate and ex-Spurs manager Ossie Ardiles as Mauricio Pochettino's team thrashed Liverpool 4-1, with Kane scoring twice. England international Kane now has 17 goals for club and country this season but a video posted... Читать дальше...