The billion-pound bottlejobs? Chelsea sporting directors speak out in first major interview since Gary Neville jibe after Carabao Cup final

Getty Images Soham Mukherjee ChelseaPremier League Chelsea sporting directors Laurence Stewart & Paul Winstanley labelled Gary Neville's "billion-pound bottlejobs" jibe as "outside noise". Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Chelsea lost to Liverpool in 2024 Carabao Cup final Neville took a harsh dig at Blues Winstanley & Stewart respond to criticism Follow …

Alessia Russo's role, Vivianne Miedema's exit and the dreaded low block: Where it all went wrong for Jonas Eidevall at Arsenal

GOAL Ameé Ruszkai AnalysisArsenal WomenWSLChampions LeagueA. RussoJ. EidevallWomen's footballFEATURES The Gunners' head coach resigned from his role after defeat to Chelsea at the Emirates continued a terrible start to the new season For Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall, the writing was quite literally on the wall after his team fell to a 2-1 defeat at home …

Cristiano Ronaldo backed to BUY Wrexham from Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney with playing role for Portugal captain at SToK Racecourse deemed 'highly improbable'

Getty/GOAL Mitchell Fretton C. RonaldoWrexhamLeague One Former Liverpool star Mark Lawrenson says he can see Cristiano Ronaldo buying Wrexham rather than playing for them. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues be Lawrenson believes Ronaldo could buy Wrexham Cannot see him playing for Welsh side Backed to fill stadiums at any club in the …

Report: USMNT, Monaco striker Folarin Balogun out two months with shoulder injury, will miss November CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals

AFP Jacob Schneider F. BalogunUSALigue 1Monaco After sustaining a shoulder injury in a match ahead of the international break, Folarin Balogun is now set to be sidelined until December. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Folarin Balogun suffers shoulder injury Report states he's out for two months Will miss November USMNT matches …

'Very sad' – Arsenal captain Kim Little and interim coach Renee Slegers react to Jonas Eidevall's resignation after Chelsea defeat continued Gunners' poor start to WSL season

Getty Ameé Ruszkai Arsenal WomenK. LittleJ. EidevallWSLChampions LeagueWomen's football Arsenal captain Kim Little has stressed the importance of the players being 'together' after the news of head coach Jonas Eidevall's resignation. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Eidevall resigned as Arsenal boss after Chelsea defeat Gunners have busy week with Champions League …

Lionel Messi no longer the only plan for Argentina! Lionel Scaloni explains why World Cup winners can cope without GOAT captain

Getty Images Chris Burton L. MessiArgentinaInter Miami CFL. ScaloniArgentina vs BoliviaWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL Lionel Messi is no longer the only plan for Argentina, with Lionel Scaloni explaining why the World Cup winners can cope without their captain. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Skipper is a talismanic presence Going strong at …

Man City boss Gareth Taylor responds to claims of 'relationship breakdown' with Lionesses star Chloe Kelly and provides update on England winger's expiring contract

Getty Images/GOAL Ameé Ruszkai C. KellyManchester City WomenWSLChampions LeagueG. TaylorWomen's footballEngland Man City boss Gareth Taylor has responded to claims of a 'relationship breakdown' with Lionesses star Chloe Kelly, whose contract is soon to expire. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Kelly struggling for game time with Man City Report claims relationship …

Why ‘fan of zero goals’ Emi Martinez is feeling frustrated – with World Cup-winning Argentine goalkeeper setting ‘best’ target at Aston Villa

Getty Chris Burton E. MartinezPremier LeagueAston VillaArgentina Emi Martinez is a “fan of zero goals”, meaning that he is feeling a little frustrated with Aston Villa’s start to the 2024-25 campaign. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Keeper sets high standards of himself Revels in picking up clean sheets Strives for continuous …

Welcome to the rivalry, Mauricio Pochettino: New boss set for introduction to USMNT vs Mexico, with both sides on path to World Cup

Getty Images Ryan Tolmich AnalysisUSAMexicoM. PochettinoFEATURESMexico vs USAFriendlies The new coach is set to lead the U.S. against the team's fiercest rival in just his second game in charge GUADALAJARA, Mexico – On paper, Mauricio Pochettino's introduction to CONCACAF opposition came on Saturday in a 2-0 U.S. men's national team win over Panama. His actual …