Thomas Tuchel's war with Europe's elite? England's plans for USA friendlies set to anger clubs with new manager already in firing line

Getty Images Sport Richard Mills T. TuchelEnglandUSAFIFA Club World Cup New England boss Thomas Tuchel may yet be embroiled in a club-versus-country row over plans to have two friendlies in the United States next summer. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Tuchel named next England boss Three Lions planning USA friendlies Could …

Kylian Mbappe has returned a 'different player' as Carlo Ancelotti insists Real Madrid star not 'affected' by Stockholm hotel rape allegation

Getty Images Soham Mukherjee K. MbappeReal MadridC. AncelottiLaLiga Carlo Ancelotti insists Kylian Mbappe has not been "affected" by the rape allegation surrounding him and has instead returned a "different player". Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Mbappe caught up in allegation Forward has denied being involved Ancelotti says he isn't affected Follow …

'I'm embarrassed!' – Riccardo Calafiori admits regret at Mikel Arteta celebration during Arsenal's 2-2 draw at Man City

Getty Images Sport Richard Mills R. CalafioriArsenalManchester CityPremier LeagueManchester City vs Arsenal Riccardo Calafiori admits he's "embarrassed" by how he celebrated his first goal for Arsenal in a thrilling draw at Manchester City. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Calafiori scores in 2-2 draw with Man City Celebrates first Arsenal goal wildly …

'Stories and fairytales' – Erik ten Hag slams media 'lies' about his Man Utd future and denies claims he will be sacked

Getty Images Sport Soham Mukherjee E. ten HagManchester UnitedPremier League Erik ten Hag remains secure about his Manchester United future and hit out at the media for publishing "stories and fairytales". Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Ten Hag remains defiant about Man Utd future Claimed to have backing from the club …

'It was like The Journey on FIFA!' – Southampton wonderkid Tyler Dibling explains 'surreal' Marcus Rashford moment

Getty/GOAL Richard Mills T. DiblingSouthamptonM. RashfordManchester UnitedPremier League Southampton wonderkid Tyler Dibling has explained how it was "surreal" playing against Manchester United star Marcus Rashford this season. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Southampton's Dibling enjoying rapid rise "Surreal" to play against Rashford Likens it to The Journey on FIFA Follow GOAL …

'I don't care' – Toni Kroos reveals 2024 Ballon d'Or snub and names three Real Madrid stars as frontrunners for award

Getty Images Sport Richard Mills T. KroosReal MadridD. CarvajalJ. BellinghamVinicius JuniorLaLiga Toni Kroos says he 'doesn't care' about potentially winning this year's Ballon d'Or but thinks three of his old Real Madrid team-mates deserve it. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Kroos was exceptional last season Not interested in Ballon d'Or award …

Inter Miami star Luis Suarez reveals desire to play another year with Lionel Messi, extend MLS contract past 2024

Brennan Asplen/Getty Images Jacob Schneider L. SuarezInter Miami CFMajor League Soccer The Uruguayan striker, who is in contention for the 2024 MLS Golden Boot, wants to extend his stay at South Beach, he has revealed. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Luis Suarez wants to extend Miami stay Contract expires at end …

Don Carlo for England? Real Madrid boss Ancelotti speaks out on Gary Lineker's Three Lions claim and hails 'tactically strong' Thomas Tuchel

Getty Images Aditya Gokhale C. AncelottiT. TuchelEnglandUEFA Nations League BReal MadridLaLiga Carlo Ancelotti has discussed Gary Lineker's claim that England had contacted him before appointing Thomas Tuchel as head coach. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below England appoint Tuchel as head coach Lineker believes FA contacted Ancelotti Real Madrid boss denies suggestion …

The Rondo, Women's Soccer edition: NWSL playoffs, big names retire, and what to expect from Emma Hayes' next USWNT camp

Getty Tom Hindle,Celia Balf and Ryan Tolmich E. HayesUSANWSLFEATURES The USWNT are back in action and the NWSL playoffs are near. Our writers debate the biggest topics in the latest Rondo. It's a crucial time of year in the American women's soccer calendar. The NWSL regular season has just one week left, and the playoff …

'You should be really proud' – Mikel Arteta admits he would like to manage England amid Thomas Tuchel controversy

AFP Soham Mukherjee M. ArtetaEnglandT. TuchelUEFA Nations League BArsenalPremier League Mikel Arteta admitted he will be "really proud" to manage England in the future following Thomas Tuchel's controversial appointment. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Arteta open to becoming Three Lions boss Insisted that he feels "inspired" by the country Will take …