BERLIN — Former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp defended his decision to join Red Bull as global head of soccer from next year following criticism from fans in Germany, saying the project was 'outstanding' for him.
Klopp, who ended a successful nine-year stint at Liverpool last season, also coached Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with many of those clubs' fans angered by his decision to join Red Bull.
José Mourinho cheekily said he is looking to add a fourth Premier League medal to his glittering cabinet if Manchester City are stripped of their titles and rivals Manchester United are awarded the Premier League trophy for the 2017-18 season.
Mourinho, who won three titles with Chelsea, guided United to a second-place finish behind City in that campaign, 19 points behind Pep Guardiola's record-breaking side.
Former United States men’s national team players Tim Howard and Alexi Lalas have called out star forward Christian Pulisic for not being present during Tuesday’s friendly vs. Mexico to get extra rest.
The former players turned pundits were upset with Pulisic missing the game due to “load management.” New USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino sent the AC Milan star back to Italy after Saturday’s 2-0 friendly win vs. Panama
Pochettino has stressed the importance of not overworking key players to avoid picking up injuries.
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is eager to return to football after having his doping ban reduced from four years to 18 months and said he dreams of playing at the 2026 World Cup with France.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport cut the 31-year-old's ban earlier this month after he was provisionally suspended by Italy's National Anti-Doping Agency (NADO Italia) in September 2023 following a positive test for DHEA, a banned substance that boosts testosterone levels.
LONDON — England head coach Thomas Tuchel strode confidently in to Wembley Stadium on Wednesday with a single-minded vision to win the 2026 World Cup for the success-starved soccer nation.
A whirlwind week has seen the 51-year-old German sign an 18-month contract to lead England to the tournament being played in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Thomas Tuchel. Our #ThreeLions head coach from 2025.
The Christian Pulisic penalty kick debacle during AC Milan’s 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina on Sunday has drawn a wide range of reactions. ESPN FC pundit and former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley pointed his blame at the American forward for the situation.
New United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino is overseeing his first training camp with the players as the squad prepares for two October friendlies. Veteran defender Tim Ream says that Pochettino’s sessions are another level of demanding.
Ream appeared on the ”Player / Manager” podcast and shared what the first few days have been like working under Pochettino.
Tim Ream Pochettino comments
“It’s INTENSE…the longest training session in my 14 years.”
Arsenal can go all the way and end their 21-year wait for a Premier League title this season, winger Bukayo Saka said after his side beat Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Arsenal finished runners-up in 2022-23 and took the Premier League title race to the final day last season before once again finishing second behind Manchester City.
Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is focused on being the perfect team member at Saudi side Al Nassr rather than collecting more individual accolades in the twilight of his career.
The 39-year-old, who has won the Ballon d'Or award five times, scored in Al Nassr's 2-1 win over Al Rayyan of Qatar in their AFC Champions League Group B match on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo with a SUPERB finish to open his AFC Champions League account ☄️ pic.twitter.com/K35KvY10vk
Youth soccer in the United States has become a hot topic in recent months, with two former U.S. men’s national team players giving their takes on the state of youth development in the country.
Former USMNT players, Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea, spoke about the state of youth soccer in the U.S. in the co-hosting of their new "The Ground Training Club" podcast, discussing the why’s and how’s of what’s important for young players in their development.
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