Criticism rose when the women's team were moved out of their Carrington training site

Skinner defends Man Utd Women training facilities

A new-look Lucy Bronze cuts through the throng of reporters for her first meeting with the media since returning to the Women’s Super League.

'They’ve got everything here’

Lucy Bronze: ‘It took me 30 seconds to decide to join Chelsea . . .'

After struggling to break into the Man Utd team, Clinton spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Tottenham and thrived, so much so that she earned her first senior England call-up and was named PFA Young Player of the Year. 

. . . as she eyes up place in England's Euro 2025 squad

Grace Clinton hoping to fit into same Man Utd XI as Ella Toone . . .

Ola Sand said there is "probably no fracture" to Odegaard's left ankle, which he injured while playing for Norway on Monday, but added that an absence of less than three weeks would be "just a bonus".

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is set to be out for at least three weeks with an ankle injury, according to Norway's team doctor

Arsenal's Odegaard set for at least three weeks out

Increasing the capacity from 40,343 is a major priority for the owners and the diffi­culty of redeveloping the ground has led the club to look for a new site in west London.

Chelsea have held talks over ­leaving Stamford Bridge and moving to Earl’s Court as they seek a resolution to their plans for a bigger stadium

Chelsea in talks over building new stadium at Earl’s Court

Here, the England captain had numerous nearly‑but‑not‑quite moments and, if it were not him, it might have been possible to think it was going to be one of those nights.

If at first you do not succeed, try again. It has been a guiding ­principle for Harry Kane

Harry Kane marks England century in style with double to see off Finland

Injured Argentina star Lionel Messi didn't play in Barranquilla in what was the first match between the teams since the Copa América final.

James Rodríguez scored from the penalty spot to seal Colombia's 2-1 win over defending World Cup and Copa América champions Argentina on Tuesday in a South American World Cup qualifier

Colombia edges Argentina in Copa América final rematch

Ake was carried off on the stroke of half-time after picking up what appeared to be a hamstring injury.

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake was taken off on a stretcher during the Netherlands' Nations League draw with Germany in Amsterdam

Ake taken off on stretcher in Netherlands draw with Germany

Pochettino, 52, signed a two-year contract that will take him through the 2026 World Cup, which the U.S. is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico. He succeeds Gregg Berhalter, who was fired after the USMNT's poor showing at this summer's Copa América.

Mauricio Pochettino is the new manager of the United States men's national team, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday

Mauricio Pochettino named new USMNT head coach

Fotis Ioannidis' superb effort five minutes after half-time and a late goal from Christos Tzolis gave Greece their second Group B2 win.

The Republic of Ireland slipped to their second consecutive defeat in the Uefa Nations League with a 2-0 loss to Greece at the Aviva Stadium

Sloppy Republic of Ireland beaten by clinical Greece

Two old foes meet in the second game of their UEFA Nations League campaigns on Tuesday, as the Netherlands welcome Germany to Johan Cruijff Arena.\n\nBoth sides smashed five past their opponents on the opening matchday, so they will now battle it out for top spot in League A Group 3.

Men's Match of The Day

The 31-year-old made his debut in 2015 and is his country's all-time top scorer with 66 goals in 99 games.

Captain Harry Kane will become just the 10th man to make 100 England appearances when the Three Lions face Finland in the Nations League at Wembley on Tuesday

Kane set for 100th cap - the numbers behind his success

In the city of Niksic, at a poky stadium with only two stands – one completely exposed to the elements, soaking the poncho-wearing fans – Bellamy chalked up his first win as Wales manager.

This trip to Montenegro will live long in the memory for Craig Bellamy and the hundreds of Wales supporters who made the jaunt

Craig Bellamy enjoys first Wales win in ‘impossible’ conditions in Montenegro

The Azzurri began a new era with their 3-1 victory away to France on Friday, but lost Riccardo Calafiori and Lorenzo Pellegrini to injury. Luciano Spalletti made several changes, bringing in Federico Gatti, Alessandro Buongiorno, Raoul Bellanova, Moise Kean and Giacomo Raspadori.

Moise Kean’s first Italy goal in three years sealed a 2-1 win over Israel, as the Azzurri take control of their Nations League group

Kean breaks Italy goal drought after 3 years

Didier Deschamps made some bold selection decisions ahead of the match with captain Kylian Mbappé demoted to the bench. 

France were hoping to recover from their 3-1 defeat to Italy in their UEFA Nations League opener as they play hosts to Belgium in their second match of the league phase

Ousmane Dembélé shines as Les Bleus secure first Nations League victory

Ødegaard covered his face with his hands while being treated on the field midway through the second half of a 2-1 Nations League win over Austria.

Norway captain Martin Ødegaard injured an ankle on Monday ahead of a key series of games for his club Arsenal

Ødegaard sprains ankle in Norway win

Two old rivals reconvene on Monday evening, as France host Belgium in their second UEFA Nations League fixture of the new season.\n\nWhile Les Bleus lost at home to Italy on Group 2's opening night, the Red Devils claimed maximum points ahead of their trip to Lyon.

France suffered a 3-1 loss to Italy on Paris on Friday in a poor start to their Nations League campaign but Deschamps insisted this would not deter him from sticking to his pre-determined plans.

France coach Didier Deschamps will stick to his plans to make multiple changes and rotate the lineup for Monday's Nations League clash against Belgium in Lyon, he said on Sunday

France won't 'change course' after loss to Italy

After a low key 0-0 campaign opening draw in Serbia, Luis de la Fuente rotated his team in Geneva, with four starting changes.

Spain eventually cruised over the line to a 4-1 UEFA Nations League win away in Switzerland

Spain survive scare to secure Swiss win in Nations League showdown

The visitors took a shock seventh-minute lead thanks to a Scott McTominay header and performed admirably in repelling Portugal’s 16 shots before the break.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s late Nations League winner broke Scotland hearts in Portugal and ensured Steve Clarke's side's dreadful run of form continued

Portugal beat Scotland with Ronaldo's 901st career goal

The European Champions head to Switzerland for the second game of their Nations League campaign on Sunday night. \n\nThe Swiss were drawn in Spain’s Nations League group in the last edition of the tournament. They finished just two points behind the side that topped the group on that occasion. Yakin’s team should be competitive in a group that also includes Serbia and Denmark. (Source: Goal.com)

Match of the day

Spain will be bidding to return to winning ways on Sunday evening, with Luis de la Fuente's side continuing their 2024-25 UEFA Nations League campaign with a clash against Switzerland.

The reigning champions were held to a goalless draw by Serbia in their campaign opener on Thursday

Switzerland vs. Spain: Preview

Scotland manager Steve Clarke will look for answers over their disrupted preparations for Sunday’s Nations League clash in Portugal after arriving in Lisbon almost two hours late following a 110-mile road trip. \n\nScotland trained at Lesser Hampden on Saturday morning before flying from Glasgow to Beja Airport, a former military airbase which hosts no commercial flights in between the Portuguese capital and the Algarve. (Source: Sky Sports)

UEFA Nations League: Portugal in Scotland clash

Arsenal, Benfica, Celtic, Fiorentina, Galatasaray, Paris FC, Sporting CP and Twente are among the teams through from UEFA Women's Champions League round 1 as the 2024/25 season kicked off with 15 one-venue knockout mini-tournaments. 

Wednesday's semi-finals were followed by Saturday's deciders

UWCL Round 1 Finals: Fiorentina beat Ajax as Arsenal, Benfica, Paris FC, Galatasaray, Celtic, Sporting go through

Looking to strengthen their promotion push following victory earlier in the week, Sweden will welcome Estonia to Strawberry Arena in Solna for a UEFA Nations League C match on Sunday night. \n\nBlagult secured an impressive away success in Azerbaijan on Thursday night, whilst the Blueshirts suffered a one-goal defeat at home to Euro 2024 surprise package Slovakia. (Source: Sports Mole)

UEFA Nations League: Sweden take on Estonia

Croatia host Poland on matchday 2 of the Nations League on Sunday as they look to put a disappointing European Championship behind them. \n\nZlatko Dalic’s team were dumped out of Euro 2024 at the group stages. They were demolished by Spain in their opening match of the tournament before draws with Albania and Italy. Two points weren’t enough to secure a place in the knockout stages. (Source: Goal.com)

UEFA Nations League: Croatia take on Poland

Spain and France, winners of the past two UEFA Nations League titles, have work to do following underwhelming starts, while there is also the tantalising prospect of the Netherlands vs Germany in Amsterdam.

France host Belgium and the Netherlands welcome Germany in two of the most enticing encounters of UEFA Nations League Matchday 2

UEFA Nations League | Matchday 2: What to look out for

When Lee Carsley walked out of the tunnel just before kick-off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, he made the mistake of turning the wrong way and walking towards the Republic of Ireland dugout.

Lee Carsley was appointed England interim manager for at least two games following Gareth Southgate's departure

Welcome to 'Carsball' as handbrake comes off for England

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee scored his first goal for the Netherlands as they put five past Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Nations League.

The Netherlands fully deserved their victory in Eindhoven

Zirkzee, Gakpo score as Netherlands beat Bosnia

Two new managerial reigns commence at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening, when Lee Carsley's England pit their wits against Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League.\n\nThe two near neighbours clash in League B Group 2, where Finland and Greece are also vying for promotion to the top tier of the continental competition.

As the England internationals who gave up on the Republic of Ireland, Declan Rice and Jack Grealish should know better than to expect to be welcomed as returning heroes when they step out in Dublin on Saturday.

Pair to receive hostile reception in Nations League opener but focus remains on thriving under interim manager

England’s Rice and Grealish to drown out noise during frosty Dublin return

The Gunners player was hurt in a freak collision as Ousmane Dembele was tackled by another player and caught him on the back of his leg with his studs as he landed.

Italy lost Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori to injury as they recorded a surprise 3-1 win in France in their Nations League opener

Arsenal's Calafiori injured as Italy beat France

It was the worst possible start at Parc des Princes, as within 14 seconds Bradley Barcola had robbed Giovanni Di Lorenzo to open the scoring.

Davide Frattesi reveals what he thought when Italy conceded after 14 seconds and why fighting back to beat France 3-1 represents ‘a rebirth’ for this team

Frattesi witnesses ‘rebirth’ of Italy after 14 second scare

Although the spotlight was on the returning Kylian Mbappé and the debutant Michael Olise, it was Bradley Barcola who – not for the first time this season – struck first at the Parc des Princes.

Having been criticised for his team’s lack of attacking edge in Germany this summer, Didier Deschamps opted for a new-look lineup for France’s Nations League opener, with Michael Olise notably making his debut after impressing at the Olympic Games

Les Bleus beaten in Nations League opener despite Barcola opener

The 37-year-old forward reached 143 appearances for his country, finishing as their all-time leading scorer with 69 goals.

Paraguay held Uruguay to a goalless draw in their South American World Cup qualifier on Friday, with striker Luis Suárez bringing his 17-year international career to an end at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo

Uruguay's Suarez bids farewell in goalless draw

Bellamy’s expansive, high-octane new style was evident from the first whistle as his fluid Wales side relentlessly pressed their opponents and attacked with verve and invention.

Wales gave an exciting glimpse of what the future may hold under new head coach Craig Bellamy even as they were held to a goalless draw at home by 10-man Turkey in the Nations League

Ten-man Turkey deny Bellamy's new model Wales

Two giants of international football collide on Friday night, as France and Italy kick off their new UEFA Nations League campaigns at Parc des Princes.\n\nWhile the Azzurri made a dismal defence of their European title during the summer, Les Bleus exited to eventual Euro 2024 winners Spain in the semi-finals; now, the teams convene in Paris.

Italy crashed out of EURO 2024 in the Round of 16 with a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland, where they hardly tested Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

Gigi Buffon hopes being in Paris can give Italy some of the Olympic spirit they were lacking at EURO 2024. ‘We need to rediscover the performance and our soul’ against France

Buffon wants Italy to ‘rediscover soul’ against France

England forward Palmer, midfielder Romeo Lavia and defender Wesley Fofana have been purposely left out to manage their workload.

Cole Palmer and Ben Chilwell are among four senior players left out of Chelsea's Conference League squad

Palmer and Chilwell not in Chelsea European squad

The Copa América champions looked dominant and untroubled by the absence of talismans Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María, who received a tribute at the Monumental stadium after his international retirement.

Argentina claimed a 3-0 home win over Chile on Thursday thanks to second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez and Paulo Dybala, to strengthen their grip on top of the South American World Cup qualifying

Argentina cruise past Chile in World Cup qualifier

With Pedro out for a significant amount of time, Flamengo have been looking for options that could come in and replace the forward. Martial has been a free agent since July having left Manchester United at the end of his contract. 

Flamengo have made contact with Anthony Martial (28) following an ACL injury to their starting striker Pedro

Flamengo make contact with Anthony Martial

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has offered a concerning injury update on Mikel Oyarzabal.

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has offered a concerning injury update on Mikel Oyarzabal

Luis de la Fuente confirms Mikel Oyarzabal injury blow

Nicko Sensoli scored the only goal of the game in Serravalle, the teenager pouncing on a defensive error and steering the ball past keeper Benjamin Büchel in the 53rd minute. 

San Marino have beaten Liechtenstein 1-0 in the Nations League’s fourth tier, securing their first-ever competitive victory after 34 years of trying

San Marino defeat Liechtenstein in first competitive win

The 39-year-old volleyed in from the edge of the six-yard box in the 34th minute to double Portugal's lead from Nuno Mendes' deep cross.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 900 top-level career goals as Portugal kicked off their Nations League campaign with victory over Croatia

Ronaldo scores 900th career goal as Portugal beat Croatia

UEFA Nations League is back

Two-time World Cup winner Alex Morgan has announced she is pregnant with her second child and is retiring from professional football.

USA women's national team legend Alex Morgan will play her final professional match on Sunday

Alex Morgan announces retirement from professional football

Villa announced on Wednesday that adult tickets for their four home matches in the new 36-team league format will be priced at £85, £94 and £97.

Aston Villa fans have called the club "out of touch" for charging up to £97 a ticket for home Champions League matches this season

Villa 'out of touch' over Champions League prices

Shortlists for the men's and women's awards were unveiled on Wednesday night by France Football, with the winners to be announced at a ceremony in Paris on 28 October.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, who lifted the men’s award last year, was left off the list along with his longstanding rival Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time since 2003

No Messi or Ronaldo on Ballon d’Or shortlist for first time since 2003

Galatasaray will pay €6 million ($6.65 million) net to the 25-year-old Nigeria international for the 2024-2025 season, the club said in a statement, with Napoli adding that the agreement lasts until the end of June.

Victor Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli, the Turkish club announced on Wednesday

Victor Osimhen joins Galatasaray on loan after Napoli exile

It’s been a golden 15 months for Spanish football at an international level, and the men’s senior team are coming off their success at Euro 2024.

On Thursday, Spain will begin the defence of their UEFA Nations League title. La Roja travel to Belgrade to take on Serbia, with the aim of kicking off their 2024-25 campaign strongly

Luis de la Fuente expects Lamine Yamal to be fit for Spain’s UEFA Nations League opener

They had already secured Mario Hermoso after the transfer deadline, to replace Chris Smalling following his switch to Saudi Pro League side Al-Fayha FC.

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