CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League: Pochettino calls for optimism after poor USMNT outing

CONCACAF Nations League: Pochettino calls for optimism after poor USMNT outing

Mauricio Pochettino called for optimism after the United States lost 2-1 to Canada in the CONCACAF Nations League third/fourth place playoff in Inglewood on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The defeat followed the shock semi-final 1-0 loss to Panama on Thursday, making it their worst finish after winning the first three editions of the Nations League. It has put pressure on Pochettino, who has been tasked with leading the...

Pochettino open to managing Tottenham again

Pochettino open to managing Tottenham again

Mauricio Pochettino is open to managing Tottenham Hotspur again in future, Afrosport reports. The 53-year-old Argentine was in charge of the North London club between 2014 and 2019, helping them finish second in the Premier League in 2016, while he also reached the EFL Cup final in 2015 and the UEFA Champions League final in 2019. He was dismissed by Spurs in November 2019 and went...

Transfer: Balogun makes bold statement on Arsenal future

Transfer: Balogun makes bold statement on Arsenal future

Folarin Balogun has stated that he will not be going on loan again after scoring his first international goal for the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League final against Canada on Sunday. The 21-year-old of Nigerian descent switched international allegiance to the Stars and Stripes and made his debut in the 3-0 Nations League semi-final win over Mexico. He started Sunday's final against the Canadians...

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Eze makes England debut against Malta

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Eze makes England debut against Malta

Eberechi Eze made his first senior appearance for the England national team in their 4-0 win over Malta in Group C of the Euro 2024 qualifiers on Friday night. The 24-year-old of Nigerian descent was called up for the very first time after impressing for Crystal Palace during the 2022-23 Premier League season where he scored 10 goals and provided four assists to finish as the...