The greatest comebacks in Champions League history
They head to Real Madrid on Wednesday needing to overturn a three-goal deficit - something only achieved on three previous occasions in the competition - after losing 5-2 in the first leg at Anfield.But the Reds do have previous for unlikely Champions League fightbacks and will take heart from their 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United in the Premier League.
Bayern Munich: The best-managed "super club" in the world
"He is talented, complete, and very intelligent," says Patrick Gonfalone when describing a 16-year-old Kingsley Coman.There's nothing left for him at the U-17 level, then France's U-17 national team coach continues, concluding the interview by stating that he would have already played professionally if he was in another club than Paris Saint-Germain.
World Cup Updates: Lionel Messi's Long Last Run Enters a New Phase
This World Cup is the end of an era, and not just for Messi.Angel Di Maria and Lionel Messi of Argentina are among the elite players who might be playing in their last World Cup.Credit...Catherine Ivill/Getty Images That this World Cup will, almost certainly, provide the conclusion to the international careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has long been assumed.
Portugal vs. Ghana Live Updates: Ronaldo Returns, and Finds Ghana Waiting
This World Cup is the end of an era, and not just for Ronaldo and Messi.Angel Di Maria and Lionel Messi of Argentina are among the elite players who might be playing in their last World Cup.Credit...Catherine Ivill/Getty Images That this World Cup will, almost certainly, provide the conclusion to the international careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has long been assumed.
The greatest comebacks in Champions League history
They head to Real Madrid on Wednesday needing to overturn a three-goal deficit - something only achieved on three previous occasions in the competition - after losing 5-2 in the first leg at Anfield.But the Reds do have previous for unlikely Champions League fightbacks and will take heart from their 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United in the Premier League.
Bayern Munich: The best-managed "super club" in the world
"He is talented, complete, and very intelligent," says Patrick Gonfalone when describing a 16-year-old Kingsley Coman.There's nothing left for him at the U-17 level, then France's U-17 national team coach continues, concluding the interview by stating that he would have already played professionally if he was in another club than Paris Saint-Germain.
World Cup Updates: Lionel Messi's Long Last Run Enters a New Phase
This World Cup is the end of an era, and not just for Messi.Angel Di Maria and Lionel Messi of Argentina are among the elite players who might be playing in their last World Cup.Credit...Catherine Ivill/Getty Images That this World Cup will, almost certainly, provide the conclusion to the international careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has long been assumed.
Portugal vs. Ghana Live Updates: Ronaldo Returns, and Finds Ghana Waiting
This World Cup is the end of an era, and not just for Ronaldo and Messi.Angel Di Maria and Lionel Messi of Argentina are among the elite players who might be playing in their last World Cup.Credit...Catherine Ivill/Getty Images That this World Cup will, almost certainly, provide the conclusion to the international careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has long been assumed.
Colin - Good for Wout, but he's still not showing that he can be "that guy" Wout Weghorst scored his first goal at Old Trafford on Thursday, and just second goal in total since joining on loan in the January transfer window.He was understandably emotional, celebrating with vigor in front of the Stretford End after scoring United's fourth goal of the game to potentially put the tie against Real Betis to bed.
Prediction: Barcelona vs Valencia - Soccer News
Prediction: Barcelona to win 3-0 Barcelona and Valencia will face each other in La Liga this coming weekend.The match between the Blaugrana and Los Che will be held at Camp Now and is scheduled to kick off at 3:15pm UK time on Sunday.Barcelona Barcelona are not having the best of times in Europe this season, but Xavi's side are going great guns in La Liga at the moment.
Mbappe, 24, becomes PSG's record goalscorer
Kylian Mbappe scored a club record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining 4-2 win over Nantes.He had to wait until the 92nd minute but was clinical as he turned to finish left-footed and go clear of Edinson Cavani at the top of the PSG goal list.The France forward, who turned 24 in December, has established himself as a footballing superstar.
Kylian Mbappe breaks PSG scoring record with 201st goal
Sign up to Miguel Delaney's Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel's Delaney's free weekly newsletter Kylian Mbappe became Paris St Germain's all-time leading scorer with his 201st goal in Saturday's 4-2 Ligue 1 victory over Nantes.The 24-year-old France star drew level with Edinson Cavani thanks to two goals against Marseille last weekend.
South American U-20 Championship put Messi and Cavani on the map. Who'll emerge this time?
Jan 18, 2023
Tim VickerySouth America correspondent
In 2003, Javier Mascherano made his full debut for Argentina before he had even played a senior game for River Plate.Argentina knew they had a special player on their hands.At the start of the year, Mascherano had given an extended display of his potential in the South American Under-20 Championship -- a tournament that probably does not receive the attention that it deserves.
Lingard: Finally I'll get the send off I deserved at Old Trafford
Jesse Lingard will playing against Manchester United this evening for the first time since he left the club for Nottingham Forest in the summer.Having spent 22 years at the club and not agreeing a new contract, it was clear that Lingard would be leaving, so had his last opportunity to say goodbye to the fans in the final home game of the season against Brentford.
Staff Takeaways: Manchester United 4-1 Real Betis
Colin - Good for Wout, but he's still not showing that he can be "that guy" Wout Weghorst scored his first goal at Old Trafford on Thursday, and just second goal in total since joining on loan in the January transfer window.He was understandably emotional, celebrating with vigor in front of the Stretford End after scoring United's fourth goal of the game to potentially put the tie against Real Betis to bed.
Prediction: Barcelona vs Valencia - Soccer News
Prediction: Barcelona to win 3-0 Barcelona and Valencia will face each other in La Liga this coming weekend.The match between the Blaugrana and Los Che will be held at Camp Now and is scheduled to kick off at 3:15pm UK time on Sunday.Barcelona Barcelona are not having the best of times in Europe this season, but Xavi's side are going great guns in La Liga at the moment.
Mbappe, 24, becomes PSG's record goalscorer
Kylian Mbappe scored a club record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining 4-2 win over Nantes.He had to wait until the 92nd minute but was clinical as he turned to finish left-footed and go clear of Edinson Cavani at the top of the PSG goal list.The France forward, who turned 24 in December, has established himself as a footballing superstar.
Kylian Mbappe breaks PSG scoring record with 201st goal
Sign up to Miguel Delaney's Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel's Delaney's free weekly newsletter Kylian Mbappe became Paris St Germain's all-time leading scorer with his 201st goal in Saturday's 4-2 Ligue 1 victory over Nantes.The 24-year-old France star drew level with Edinson Cavani thanks to two goals against Marseille last weekend.
South American U-20 Championship put Messi and Cavani on the map. Who'll emerge this time?
Jan 18, 2023
Tim VickerySouth America correspondent
In 2003, Javier Mascherano made his full debut for Argentina before he had even played a senior game for River Plate.Argentina knew they had a special player on their hands.At the start of the year, Mascherano had given an extended display of his potential in the South American Under-20 Championship -- a tournament that probably does not receive the attention that it deserves.
Lingard: Finally I'll get the send off I deserved at Old Trafford
Jesse Lingard will playing against Manchester United this evening for the first time since he left the club for Nottingham Forest in the summer.Having spent 22 years at the club and not agreeing a new contract, it was clear that Lingard would be leaving, so had his last opportunity to say goodbye to the fans in the final home game of the season against Brentford.
Kylian Mbappe has reached another landmark in his already record-laden career, surpassing Edinson Cavani as Paris Saint-Germain's all-time top scorer with his 201st goal against Nantes in Ligue 1 on Saturday.The France forward scored PSG's fourth goal in stoppage time to secure a 4-2 win and the record.
Cavani, Godin and Uruguayan FA punished by FIFA for World Cup misbehaviour - Soccer News
Edinson Cavani and Diego Godin are among four players handed a suspension by FIFA for their furious reaction to Uruguay's World Cup exit last month.The Celeste failed to make it out of Group H in Qatar despite winning their last game 2-0 against Ghana, with South Korea advancing at their expense due to having scored more goals.
Uruguay, Cavani and Godin charged by FIFA after furious reaction to World Cup exit - Soccer News
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Uruguayan Football Association and four of the Celeste's players - including Edinson Cavani and Diego Godin - following the team's furious reaction to their World Cup exit.Uruguay failed to escape Group H despite Friday's 2-0 win over Ghana, as South Korea advanced at their expense following their comeback victory against Portugal.
FIFA charges Uruguay quartet for ref incident
Four Uruguay players were charged with offensive behaviour by FIFA on Monday for their angry pursuit of the referee after being eliminated from the World Cup.The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) also faces an extra charge of discrimination, FIFA said without giving details.The Uruguay team thought they should have been awarded a penalty kick in stoppage time of their 2-0 victory over Ghana on Friday.
Mbappe breaks PSG's all-time scoring record
Kylian Mbappe has reached another landmark in his already record-laden career, surpassing Edinson Cavani as Paris Saint-Germain's all-time top scorer with his 201st goal against Nantes in Ligue 1 on Saturday.The France forward scored PSG's fourth goal in stoppage time to secure a 4-2 win and the record.
Cavani, Godin and Uruguayan FA punished by FIFA for World Cup misbehaviour - Soccer News
Edinson Cavani and Diego Godin are among four players handed a suspension by FIFA for their furious reaction to Uruguay's World Cup exit last month.The Celeste failed to make it out of Group H in Qatar despite winning their last game 2-0 against Ghana, with South Korea advancing at their expense due to having scored more goals.
Uruguay, Cavani and Godin charged by FIFA after furious reaction to World Cup exit - Soccer News
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Uruguayan Football Association and four of the Celeste's players - including Edinson Cavani and Diego Godin - following the team's furious reaction to their World Cup exit.Uruguay failed to escape Group H despite Friday's 2-0 win over Ghana, as South Korea advanced at their expense following their comeback victory against Portugal.
FIFA charges Uruguay quartet for ref incident
Four Uruguay players were charged with offensive behaviour by FIFA on Monday for their angry pursuit of the referee after being eliminated from the World Cup.The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) also faces an extra charge of discrimination, FIFA said without giving details.The Uruguay team thought they should have been awarded a penalty kick in stoppage time of their 2-0 victory over Ghana on Friday.
Luis Suarez takes aim at FIFA following Uruguay's World Cup exit
World Cup - Group H 10:15 PM GMT Luis Suarez was not happy after the full-time whistle / Soccrates Images/GettyImages Luis Suarez wasn't afraid to question FIFA after Uruguay were eliminated from the World Cup in the group stages.In what was likely his final World Cup campaign, Suarez was substituted and watched on as Uruguay beat Ghana 2-0, but were dumped out of the World Cup as South Korea snatched a late win against Portugal elsewhere in Group H. Hwang Hee-chan's late goal meant South Korea were level on points with Uruguay, but advanced on goal difference.
Why the referee rejected Darwin Nunez's VAR penalty vs. Ghana
1:18 PM ET
Dale JohnsonGeneral Editor, ESPN FC
We're analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 64 games at the 2022 World Cup.Uruguay's 2-0 win over Ghana was full of VAR drama -- over penalties to both teams.After each game, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game.