Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy has hailed Kieran Trippier as “one of the best full-backs in the world” after a thumping victory over Crystal Palace at St James’ Park. Murphy and Trippier combined for the opener after four minutes and threatened throughout as Newcastle climbed to fifth in the Premier […]
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Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter turns down head coach role in Ligue 1 with Lyon five months after leaving Stamford Bridge; ex-Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui and current Lille manager Paulo Fonseca also in running for winless Lyon The Ligue 1 club made him their first choice to try […]
>Ghana lost their second friendly in the United States of America.
>The Black Stars were thoroughly defeated by a stronger US team.
>Giovanni Reyna scored twice as the Yankees strolled to a victory
The 36-year-old put the world champions ahead in the 32nd minute with a superb shot after an assist from Nicolas Gonzalez
>Reports have indicated that Lionel Messi will lift his eighth Ballon d’Or crown
>Some critics have argued that the Argentine captain isn’t deserving of the award
>Sports Brief analyses why the 36-year-old does not deserve to win the prize
He accused sections of Valencia fans in the Mestalla of racist chants, causing global outrage and even involved the Brazilian government.
Italy urgently need goals, Scotland require a point and the Netherlands must pull together in France for a crunch qualifiers in Ireland’s group. Future is bright for perfect Portugal Portugal have won their opening six qualifying matches, scoring 24 goals without conceding. Group J is not the toughest from a […]
Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping that his Chelsea players return from international duty unscathed with a huge clash against Arsenal on the horizon. The Blues will welcome Mikel Arteta’s side to Stamford Bridge on October 21 in what is poised to be a fiery London derby. While Chelsea will of course […]
Brazil took the lead when Neymar had a shot pushed wide in the 49th minute and from the resulting corner
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal have broken a significant barrier in their bid to win the Premier League after Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal sealed a cathartic 1-0 victory against Manchester City. Arteta’s side had lost their previous 12 league meetings with City before Martinelli’s 86th minute strike deflected off Nathan Ake […]