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An early memory of visiting Milan involves walking through arrivals at Malpensa and being confronted by Andriy Shevchenko. Our meeting, then at least, was in portrait rather than in person. Shevchenko was the face, the masculine muse, of a monochrome Armani campaign. The poster showed him standing against a wall, pinstripe suit loosely buttoned at…
For the second straight year, Eden Hazard and Cesc Fàbregas are among the 15 finalists for the Premier League’s annual Hall of Fame ballot. They did not get in last year — Andrew Cole and John Terry won the public vote, joining executive selection Ashley Cole for the Class of 2024 — can they do…
Sandro Tonali scored a stoppage-time winner as Italy won a chaotic nine-goal thriller against Israel 5-4 and dodged another big setback in its bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. A 3-0 loss to Norway in June left Italy’s qualification campaign in trouble. More difficulties were in store when Israel twice took…
Sandro Tonali’s last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season. After collapsing from leading 4-2 in the final two minutes to drawing 4-4, Tonali’s 91st-minute strike in the Hungarian city of Debrecen…
The Azzurri started their qualifying campaign later, as they participated in the Nations League quarter-finals. Norway therefore surged out in front and have won all four of their games so far, including a 3-0 against Italy in Oslo on June 6. BELGRADE, SERBIA – JUNE 02: Erling Haaland of Norway celebrates after victory in the…
Liverpool are hoping to retain their Premier League crown, especially by using their summer signings to the best effect. Hugo Ekitike is already off to a flying start, with two goals and one assist already in the league. Florian Wirtz hasn’t gotten off to the start he would have wanted, with many fans criticizing the German…
Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world. Gabriel Martinelli faces an uncertain future at Arsenal. / Michael Regan/Getty Images Arsenal are willing to entertain offers for winger Gabriel Martinelli, who is a target for AC Milan as they prepare to bid farewell to Rafael Leão. (Source: CaughtOffside) Chelsea are confident…
Having scored his first goal of the season in the 3-2 victory over Strasbourg in the third matchday of Ligue 1, the American striker for AS Monaco spoke about his expectations as he begins his third season with the club. He has just scored his first goal. He was instrumental in the team’s opening goal…
“Throw-ins are underestimated – by coaches, players, commentators, fans – as something you should just do and see what happens,” said Thomas Gronnemark, who was appointed Liverpool’s first throw-in coach in 2018 and worked with the club until 2023. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had not even heard of a throw-in coach when the Dane, who…
The wind is blowing through the open window and Steve McManaman is glad about the merciful drop in recent 35ºC temperatures in Madrid as he looks down on the city he called home at the turn of the century. Almost one hundred games played for Real Madrid for the Liverpool lad, he’s always a welcome…