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'This is a new version of Christian Pulisic' – USMNT star labelled 'CONCACAF's best player' after incredible start to season at AC Milan

'This is a new version of Christian Pulisic' – USMNT star labelled 'CONCACAF's best player' after incredible start to season at AC Milan

Getty Soham Mukherjee C. PulisicUSAAC MilanSerie A USMNT star Christian Pulisic has been labelled "CONCACAF's best player" after his incredible start to the season at AC Milan. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Pulisic going through a purple patch at Milan Scored against Inter & Liverpool within a week Has emerged as…

Explained: Why Wrexham's League One rivals will be hosting Europa Conference League matches this season

Explained: Why Wrexham's League One rivals will be hosting Europa Conference League matches this season

Getty/GOAL Mitchell Fretton WrexhamConference LeagueShrewsburyLeague One Wrexham's League One rivals Shrewsbury Town are set to host Europa Conference League games for Welsh side The New Saints this season. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below The New Saints set to make UECL bow Home ground does not meet regulations Deal with Shrewsbury to…

'Cristiano Ronaldo didn't meet his standards' – Erik ten Hag 'was right to take on' CR7 at Man Utd, claims ex-assistant Steve McClaren

'Cristiano Ronaldo didn't meet his standards' – Erik ten Hag 'was right to take on' CR7 at Man Utd, claims ex-assistant Steve McClaren

Getty Images Soham Mukherjee C. RonaldoManchester UnitedE. ten HagPremier LeagueAl Nassr FCSaudi Pro League Erik ten Hag has been told that he "was right to take on" Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United as the forward "didn't meet his standards". Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Ronaldo left Man United in November 2022…

Alessia Russo's early-season struggles a reminder that Arsenal and England star remains a work in progress – but there are reasons for optimism as Lioness aims for '20-goal striker' target

Alessia Russo's early-season struggles a reminder that Arsenal and England star remains a work in progress – but there are reasons for optimism as Lioness aims for '20-goal striker' target

GOAL Ameé Ruszkai AnalysisArsenal WomenA. RussoEnglandWSLChampions LeagueWomen's footballFEATURES The striker will be frustrated she didn't score against Manchester City on Sunday, but her performances for the Gunners suggest improvements There was a moment on Sunday when it looked like Alessia Russo was primed to grab the equaliser Arsenal were chasing in their Women's Super League…

Are Barcelona back? Electric Lamine Yamal and revitalised Robert Lewandowski leading the way as Hansi Flick fights off Blaugrana's injury curse

Are Barcelona back? Electric Lamine Yamal and revitalised Robert Lewandowski leading the way as Hansi Flick fights off Blaugrana's injury curse

GOAL Mark Doyle AnalysisBarcelonaL. YamalR. LewandowskiH. FlickLaLigaFEATURESBarcelona vs Getafe The Catalans' cash-flow problems haven't gone away, but they have made a surprisingly sensational start to their Liga campaign The one thing that we've come to expect at Barcelona in recent years is the unexpected. For example, just last season, club legend Xavi announced his intention…

Ex-Man Utd star Raphael Varane set to announce shock retirement from football at 31 amid injury hell at Como

Ex-Man Utd star Raphael Varane set to announce shock retirement from football at 31 amid injury hell at Como

Getty Images Sport Mitchell Fretton R. VaraneComoManchester UnitedSerie APremier League Ex-Manchester United star Raphael Varane is reportedly considering retirement after suffering a serious knee injury at Serie A side Como. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Varane joined Como from Man Utd Yet to appear in Serie A due to injury Considering…

'Learning to suffer' – Inside Columbus Crew's push for excellence ahead of third Cup Final in 2024 against Alex Zendejas, Club America in Campeones Cup

'Learning to suffer' – Inside Columbus Crew's push for excellence ahead of third Cup Final in 2024 against Alex Zendejas, Club America in Campeones Cup

Getty Images Jacob Schneider AnalysisA. ZendejasP. SchulteC. RamirezColumbus CrewCF AmericaCampeones CupColumbus Crew vs CF AmericaFEATURES The reigning MLS champions take on the holding Liga MX title winners in a continental clash The Columbus Crew host Club America at Lower.Com Field Wednesday night in the Campeones Cup, a contest that pits the league champions of both…

2024 US Open Cup Final Preview: Sporting KC in search of fifth cup win while Olivier Giroud and LAFC seek first

2024 US Open Cup Final Preview: Sporting KC in search of fifth cup win while Olivier Giroud and LAFC seek first

Getty Jacob Schneider AnalysisLos Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas CityP. VermesS. CherundoloUS Open CupMajor League SoccerLos Angeles FCSporting Kansas CityFEATURES There's plenty at stake for both sides when the 109th U.S. Open Cup final kicks off. The oldest soccer competition in the history of the United States is coming to a close Wednesday evening, with…

Ben Chilwell wastes little time sending message to Chelsea fans after making Stamford Bridge return in Carabao Cup victory over Barrow

Ben Chilwell wastes little time sending message to Chelsea fans after making Stamford Bridge return in Carabao Cup victory over Barrow

AFP Gill Clark B. ChilwellChelseaChelsea vs BarrowBarrowCarabao Cup Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell wasted little time sending a message to fans after returning to action for the Blues in the Carabao Cup. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Chilwell told to leave Chelsea in summer Failed to secure move away Made his comeback…

Revealed: Former Tottenham and Watford midfielder Etienne Capoue takes up new sport following release from Villarreal

Revealed: Former Tottenham and Watford midfielder Etienne Capoue takes up new sport following release from Villarreal

AFP Ritabrata Banerjee E. CapoueTottenhamWatfordVillarreal Former France and Tottenham star Etienne Capoue has taken up a new sport after being released by Villarreal. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Former Spurs star takes up basketball Left Villarreal earlier this summer Won Europa League in 2021 beating Man Utd Article continues below