To anyone watching, Cavan Sullivan’s performance on Saturday looked like something straight out of a fantasy. In many ways, that was exactly what it was. “I was stunned and thrilled,” the 17-year-old said after discovering he would start for the United States men’s national team against Mexico, a match his side eventually won 3-0. “I […]
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Supporters watching the United States defeat Peru 4-1 in Orlando on Saturday barely had to wait for a memorable scene. It arrived in the fourth minute, shortly after 19-year-old Orlando City forward Justin Ellis headed in the opening goal. Making his senior international debut, Ellis raced toward the nearby corner before turning to face the […]
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Jonathan Liew’s examination of Raheem Sterling’s difficult journey and the unrealistic route faced by young footballers is both insightful and well timed, especially when considered alongside Jacob Steinberg’s report comparing Arsenal prospect Max Dowman with Lamine Yamal. Only a very small number of children recruited by elite clubs at an extremely early age eventually fulfil […]
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Sean Steur, once tipped to become the next Frenkie de Jong, made only 20 senior Eredivisie appearances for Ajax before joining Newcastle United this summer. He is just 18. When an established Premier League side showed interest, the four-time European champions had little chance of retaining a gifted youngster eager to represent the winners of […]
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Tottenham endured a difficult campaign last season, only confirming their safety on the final day and ending up two points clear of relegation. Maddison admitted that being unable to contribute was frustrating. He said the team sometimes lacked imagination, leaving him to watch matches and wonder how he might have influenced those situations. Despite the […]
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Ipswich Town completed the permanent signing of 19-year-old forward Luca Fletcher during the summer, following his productive loan spell from Manchester City. The pacey England Under-17 international helped City reach the FA Youth Cup final in both 2024 and 2025. He later caught the eye at Ipswich by scoring six goals in Premier League 2. […]
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