35 h. ago Four things we learned from the USMNT’s Gold Cup group stage

The United States struggled in friendlies but went on to win all three of its Gold Cup group games. On Sunday against Costa Rica, they face their biggest test yet.For as much as the Gold Cup gets denigrated, it’s a much tougher tournament than it might appear. The ongoing tournament is the 11th edition in the last two decades, and this year’s US are just the 10th team to make it through three group matches unscathed (Panama became the 11th on Tuesday).US manager Mauricio Pochettino has to be pleased with his team’s performance. After rough showings in the pre-tournament friendly matches, a 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago was cathartic, while a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia and a 2-1 victory against Haiti also showed that the US are trying to make winning a habit as their manager has asked. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Rafael Leao drops huge hint as Mikel Arteta tables bid

Arsenal are on the lookout for new signings this summer and have been linked with a host of players, and here are the latest updates on the Gunners' transfer activity

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5 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca provides update on 'our player' Christopher Nkunku amid Manchester United links

The player will likely be involved in Chelsea’s final Club World Cup group stage tie

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5 d. ago Mauricio Pochettino handed huge boost ahead of USA's 2026 World Cup on home soil

The USA are set to host the 2026 World Cup and boss Mauricio Pochettino will be boosted by a state-of-the-art new training centre, which will open just before the tournament starts

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7 d. ago What strange device was found in 1901 by sponge divers? The Saturday quiz

From Disney World, Oasis and the Magic Roundabout to Mini-Me and Oddjob, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which lines of latitude are defined by the midnight sun and polar night?2 Who was the first female head writer at Saturday Night Live?3 Which band have had a one-armed drummer since 1986?4 90% of the world’s advanced semiconductors come from which island?5 Which entertainment venue is at 82 Boulevard de Clichy, Paris?6 What is the heaviest naturally occurring element?7 What mysterious device was discovered in 1901 by Greek sponge divers?8 Which Shakespeare play is partly set in Lebanon?What links: 9 Disney World in 2010; GWR; Magic Roundabout; Oasis?10 Politician Leanne Wood, poet Simon Armitage; artist Cold War Steve; writer Mari Hannah?11 Dumbo; Gromit; Michael Myers; Mini-Me; Oddjob?12 Bay; general mines; holy spirit; St Paul; thick forest?13 First Nephi; Second Nephi; Book of Jacob; Book of Enos; Book of Jarom?14 Birmingham (trades); Cairo (minarets); Lon Chaney (...

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8 d. ago Man United can still get £170m transfer boost to complete dream Gyokeres and Martinez deals

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as several players continue to be linked with moves to Old Trafford

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9 d. ago Newcastle 'offering Marcus Rashford escape route' as Man Utd exit looms

Marcus Rashford is set to leave Manchester United this summer and the forward has been linked with a move to Newcastle, who will play in the Champions League next term

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1 week ago Chelsea: Why Cole Palmer is one of the biggest winners from Liam Delap signing

Link-up play between Palmer and Delap against LAFC was encouraging for Blues

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2 w. ago Ange Postecoglou could make instant return as club contact sacked Spurs boss

Tottenham announced the sacking of Ange Postecoglou last week, despite the Australian guiding the club to the Europa League trophy, with Brentford boss Thomas Frank quickly unveiled as his successor

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2 w. ago Ange Postecoglou 'talks moving quickly' over swift return to management after Tottenham sacking

The Australian could be managing the likes of Ivan Toney and Riyad Mahrez next season

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2 w. ago How to watch CONCACAF Gold Cup: TV channel and live stream as tournament begins

Defending champions Mexico kick off competition as problems mount for Mauricio Pochettino and the USA

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2 w. ago Mauricio Pochettino said the US can win the World Cup. Now they can’t even win a game

The Americans have now lost four matches in a row, and the World Cup is one year away. Serious questions are starting to emerge about their high-profile coachIf you’re wondering why there seems to be so much hand-wringing over the US men’s national team’s current form, consider where head coach Mauricio Pochettino set the bar when he took over.“We need to really believe and think of big things,” he said in his introductory press conference in September. “We need to believe that we can win, that we can win all [the] games. We can win the World Cup.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Man City drop transfer hint as they tease new Club World Cup kit

Manchester City are having a busy transfer window but could be set to keep one player linked with an exit

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2 w. ago Nathan Collins hopes Thomas Frank remains at Brentford after international break

The defender is looking forward to teaming up with new club-mate Caoimhin Kelleher

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2 w. ago Mauricio Pochettino breaks silence on Tottenham return to replace Ange Postecoglou

Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with a Tottenham return as they eye a new manager but the USA boss insists the timing is not right for him to head back to north London

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2 w. ago Thomas Frank in pole position for Tottenham job as Mauricio Pochettino rules out Spurs return

Brentford boss Frank the leading contender to replace Ange Postecoglou with Pochettino comeback ‘not realistic’

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2 w. ago Mauricio Pochettino rules himself out of contention for Tottenham job

The United States boss says a return to his former club is ‘not realistic’.

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2 w. ago Mauricio Pochettino plays down links with Tottenham return: ‘It’s not realistic’

The former Spurs boss has oft been linked with a return though is unlikely to succeed the sacked Ange Postecoglou

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3 w. ago Tottenham: Harry Redknapp 'not writing off' Mauricio Pochettino return after Ange Postecoglou sacking

Former boss believes that Spurs project is highly attractive to potential successors

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3 w. ago Mauricio Pochettino eyed for sensational Tottenham return but key obstacle remains

Tottenham enjoyed a successful period with Mauricio Pochettino at the helm and he's being considered as a replacement for Ange Postecoglou - but finances may scupper any hope of a return

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