Mauricio Pochettino hired as U.S. men’s national team soccer coach 21 months before 2026 World Cup
CINCINNATI (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino hired as U.S. men’s national team soccer coach 21 months before 2026 World Cup.
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AFP NewsEngland return to winning ways in Nations League, Austria thrash Norway
England eased to a 3-1 victory away to Finland in the Nations League on Sunday, while Austria put five past Erling Haaland's Norway.- Austria keep Haaland quiet - Marko Arnautovic netted a brace as Austria thrashed Norway 5-1 in Linz.
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Mbappe 'investigated for rape' in Sweden: report
Kylian Mbappe is being investigated for rape by Swedish police, according to a newspaper report in Sweden following a visit by the Real Madrid star to Stockholm, which Mbappe denounced as "fake news"."According to information obtained by Expressen, police are investigating the star who is reasonably suspected of rape and sexual assault," the newspaper wrote.
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Rising sons, shifting shadows: how Japan football left Australia in the shade
Samurai Blue once felt inferior to the Socceroos, but a 60-team J League has created such depth that Australia enter the World Cup qualifier as underdogs
- Sky News
Benjamin Mendy 'lent money by teammates' after Man City stopped paying wages, tribunal hears
Benjamin Mendy was lent money by Manchester City teammates when the club stopped paying him after he was charged with rape and sexual assault, an employment tribunal has heard. Current and former players Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez supported the French international, who now claims to be owed £11.5m in unpaid wages by the Premier League champions.
- The Independent
Everest’s great mystery solved? Sandy Irvine’s remains found 100 years after tweed-clad climber vanished
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- The Telegraph
Sir Alex Ferguson’s Man Utd ambassadorial deal axed by Ineos
Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial deal with Manchester United has been axed by new part-owners Ineos in the latest measure to cut costs at the club.
- The Guardian
Angel Gomes sets to demanding work as England’s goalkeeper of the outfield
Composed midfielder demonstrated the ability to do the right thing again and again that is vital to his position
- The Guardian
Dean Henderson’s road in England has been marked by loss and resilience
Years of injuries, stiff competition and personal heartbreak after the loss of his father and then his former teammate George Baldock has not deterred the Crystal Palace keeper
- The Telegraph
Next England manager: Our verdict on who should lead the Three Lions to 2026 World Cup
With the Football Association seemingly no nearer to working out who will replace Gareth Southgate long term, Telegraph Sport asks its team of football writers who they think should pick up the baton, and whether they think it would be fine if that person was not English.
- Euronews
Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to take Shanghai Masters title
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Trent Alexander-Arnold curls stunning free-kick as England beat Finland
The Liverpool right-back struck an exquisite effort from range to put England 2-0 up and Declan Rice tapped home a third to seal the win
- The Telegraph
Confused, complacent England back to winning ways despite chaos off the field
This was an interim performance from England. They were somewhere between good and bad. They are caught in a land of confusion in-between. Even their away kit is a mix. Blue and red making purple. But they eventually got it done. They won 3-1 away from home and, rationally, that must be satisfactory against most opponents.
- The Telegraph
Grealish, Walker and Stones cited in tribunal evidence as Mendy recounts alcohol-fuelled parties
Benjamin Mendy launched an £11 million unpaid wages claim against Manchester City by alleging up to five team-mates joined his alcohol-fuelled parties.
- The Independent
Conor McGregor ‘confirms’ comeback opponent and date – but with major catch
McGregor has not fought since 2021, and a UFC bout with Michael Chandler collapsed in recent weeks
- The Telegraph
Sir Alex Ferguson pep talk inspired Wigan Warriors’ Super League glory
Sir Alex Ferguson knows everything about building dynasties at Old Trafford, so it was apt that he should provide the inspiration for the latest addition to Wigan Warriors’ bulging trophy cabinet.
- The Independent
Oscar Piastri reveals ‘awkward’ F1 cooldown room moment with Lewis Hamilton
The McLaren driver was present amid a tense atmosphere between Hamilton and George Russell in Spa
- The Guardian
Guardiola the dream long shot for FA as it looks past Carsley for England job
The Football Association has identified Pep Guardiola as its dream target but is not hopeful of securing a deal for the Manchester City manager
- The Telegraph
Lee Carsley plunges England future into further doubt with bizarre press conference
Lee Carsley refused to provide clarity over his England future, despite claiming the permanent manager should be a “world-class coach who has won trophies” and admitting that is not yet him.
- The Guardian
‘We’re a powerhouse’: the Māori canoe and haka leading New Zealand into America’s Cup battle
As New Zealand goes head to head with the old colonial power, Great Britain, a waka is leading the team out of Barcelona harbour
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From Pep to Potter – 5 possible contenders to take over England job
The Football Association appears no closer to settling on a successor to Gareth Southgate as England manager with Lee Carsley set for one more round of international matches as interim boss. Carsley has been noncommittal about whether he wants to be considered for a full-time promotion from the Under-21s and is only second in the bookmakers’ odds to get the job permanently. Here, the PA news agency looks at five possible contenders for the England job.