'Ready to be the man' – Ricardo Pepi ready to maximize rare opportunity against Jamaica with injuries to USMNT strikers Folarin Balogun and Josh Sargent

GOAL Ryan Tolmich AnalysisUSAR. PepiB. VazquezCONCACAF Nations LeagueJamaicaFEATURESJamaica vs USA Ricardo Pepi has been waiting for his chance and he'll likely get a big chance against Jamaica in the Nations League quarterfinals. In the lead-up to the 2022 World Cup, the U.S. men's national team didn't have a set striker. There was no starting No. …

Frenkie de Jong 'broke down in tears' in Barcelona dressing room amid fears over fresh injury hell

Getty Images Sport Gill Clark F. de JongBarcelonaLaLiga Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong was left in tears in the dressing room after coming off at half-time of Sunday's clash at Real Sociedad. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below De Jong just back from long lay-off Picked up knock playing for Barcelona Feared …

Steven Gerrard survives Al-Ettifaq sack! Saudi side make major changes to coaching and technical staff but Liverpool legend keeps job

Getty Images Sport Soham Mukherjee S. GerrardAl-EttifaqSaudi Pro League Steven Gerrard will remain manager of Al-Ettifaq despite the club making major changes to their coaching and technical staff. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Gerrard holds onto job in Saudi Arabia Dean Holden & Mark Allen shown door by Al-Ettifaq Ex-midfielder has …

Tyrell Malacia is back! Forgotten Man Utd star makes return from 17-month injury layoff in 4-1 loss to Huddersfield in EFL Trophy

Getty Images Sport Gill Clark T. MalaciaManchester UnitedHuddersfield vs Manchester United AcademyHuddersfieldManchester United AcademyEFL Trophy Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia made his first appearance for 17 months on Tuesday against Huddersfield in the EFL Trophy. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Malacia makes first appearance since May 2023 Has endured injury nightmare …

'I can play at the level I'm currently at' – USMNT, Crystal Palace goalkeeper Matt Turner reaffirms intention to stay in Europe, even with club woes

Getty Images Sport Jacob Schneider M. TurnerUSACrystal PalacePremier League Speaking exclusively to GOAL, Turner said he intends to remain in Europe despite his lack of minutes at the club level Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Believes he can compete at EPL level Share's he's seeking 'comfortable opportunity' in Europe Turner spoke …

Man City women's player ratings vs Hammarby: What was that?! Laura Blindkilde Brown & Aoba Fujino spare Cityzens' blushes in laborious Champions League victory

Getty/GOAL Gill Clark Player ratingsFEATURESManchester City Women vs Hammarby IFManchester City WomenHammarby IFWomen's Champions League Gareth Taylor's side remain perfect in the Champions League but were made to work hard for the three points against the Swedes. Manchester City struggled to impress in a hard-fought 2-0 win over Hammarby but made it nine points from …

Wrexham top the group! Red Dragons advance to EFL Trophy knockouts in first place despite 3-1 penalty shootout loss at League Two leaders Port Vale

Getty Soham Mukherjee WrexhamEFL TrophyPort Vale vs WrexhamPort ValeM. CleworthP. Parkinson Wrexham are into the EFL Trophy knockouts as group leaders despite a 3-1 penalty shootout loss after a 1-1 draw at League Two leaders Port Vale. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Cleworth handed Wrexham lead in 1-1 draw Conceded late …

Thomas Tuchel & FA blamed by Premier League clubs for mass England withdrawals due to delayed job start

Getty Soham Mukherjee T. TuchelEnglandUEFA Nations League BManchester UnitedChelseaPremier LeagueLiverpoolManchester City Thomas Tuchel has been blamed by Premier League clubs for injury withdrawals from the England squad after delaying the start of his new job. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Alexander-Arnold, Foden and others have withdraw from England squad Kane to …

BBC could revolutionise Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker's exit with 'executives warm' to change of hosting format

Getty Images Gill Clark Premier LeagueEngland Match Of The Day could be set for a fresh new look after Gary Lineker leaves his role as host at the end of the season. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Lineker leaving at end of season BBC looking at options for programme Could use …

PGMOL chief Howard Webb breaks silence on David Coote controversy as investigation continues into leaked video

Getty Images Soham Mukherjee Premier LeagueLiverpoolJ. Klopp PGMOL chief Howard Webb has spoken for the first time on the David Coote controversy as investigation continues into a leaked video of the referee. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Coote went on X-rated rant at Liverpool & Jurgen Klopp FA investigating controversial video …