The United States exited the U-20 Women’s World Cup in the round of 16 on Wednesday after losing a penalty shootout to Brazil. The match ended 1-1 following extra time before Brazilian goalkeeper Thaís Lima denied Emeri Adames with the opening attempt of the shootout, helping her team secure a 5-4 victory in Katowice, Poland. […]
Continue Reading
4. Riyad Mahrez, Leicester, 2015-16, £5.5m Riyad Mahrez proved to be an exceptional bargain for Claudio Ranieri and fantasy managers during Leicester’s championship-winning campaign. He began the season with a 15-point performance against Sunderland, immediately benefiting the 5.9% of players who had selected him. That opening display was only the beginning. Mahrez recorded at least […]
Continue Reading
What can be made of Sebastian Pocognoli’s first Scotland squad? Charlotte Cohen joins Michael Grant and Cammy Bell to discuss the newcomers, Oli McBurnie’s recall and the positions that continue to raise concerns for Scotland. Which players might take advantage of their opportunity during a challenging Nations League campaign? We also revisit an eventful evening […]
Continue Reading
Today’s podcast features Faye Carruthers and Suzanne Wrack, who welcome Marva Kreel and Chris Paouros to review the weekend’s WSL matches. Chelsea put five goals past Manchester United, with five players finding the net. Crystal Palace demonstrated their competitive credentials by holding Arsenal to a draw at the Emirates, raising fresh concerns over whether dropped […]
Continue Reading
Scotland are entering a new era as Sebastian Pocognoli gets ready to announce his first squad. Which emerging talents might earn a place in the national setup? Could Luke Graham, Lennon Miller, Robbie Ure and Kieran Bowie represent the beginning of a generational shift? Rory Loy and Ryan Flynn join Stevie Miller to examine the […]
Continue Reading
Inter recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat Udinese 5-3 on Monday, preserving their flawless Serie A record alongside Roma, who earned a 2-0 victory at Torino ahead of Saturday’s meeting between the joint leaders. Both clubs have collected 12 points from four games and sit level at the summit before facing each other at […]
Continue Reading
Mark Chapman discusses the latest football talking points with Chris Sutton, Shay Given and Rory Smith. Football issues correspondent Dale Johnson joins the panel to examine VAR following the disputed decision to award Erling Haaland’s match-winning goal for City in the Manchester derby. The panel also considers why United find it difficult to face teams […]
Continue Reading
Ben Haines and Ellen White return to review Arsenal’s disappointing 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Although the Gunners controlled possession for long periods, they lacked a decisive touch in attack. Could these early dropped points damage their title ambitions? Ben and Ellen also discuss Chelsea’s commanding form and Manchester City’s perfect opening […]
Continue Reading
In today’s podcast, Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to review the weekend’s Premier League matches. Manchester City defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford after a disputed goal from Erling Haaland. The panel asks whether refereeing has become too complicated for ordinary officials and if elite refereeing now requires […]
Continue Reading
South Korean football is searching for the ideal period in which to stage the K-League. Winters have traditionally been bitterly cold, while summers are becoming increasingly oppressive. Despite the country’s peaceful nickname, its weather is often anything but mild. A recent survey showed that more than 70% of the 29 coaches who responded from Asia’s […]
Continue Reading