Author: Tristan Wells

Champions League winners PSG have had mixed fortunes so far in the United States, producing a formidable 4-0 win over 10-man Atletico Madrid in their opener before falling to a frustrating 1-0 loss to Botafogo.Igor Jesus, reportedly set to join Nottingham Forest this summer, was the goalscorer in the Botafogo defeat. Head coach Luis Enrique, though, highlighted the efforts of their defence as a defining factor in the result.“Botafogo was the team that defended us best all season, obviously in our League and in the Champions League,” he said. “They made a low block from the start and were very…

The 39-year-old was a surprise selection as captain for Team USA and has made it clear he has ambitions of being involved at Bethpage later this year as a player too.Bradley has insisted that he would not use a captain’s pick on himself, but victory at the Travelers Championship has moved him up to ninth in the standings and provided more evidence that he arguably deserves to be on the team regardless of whether he qualifies automatically or not.Arnold Palmer in 1963 was the last playing captain at the Ryder Cup.World number one Scottie Scheffler has already secured his place…

The Parisiens have had mixed fortunes in the United States, producing a formidable 4-0 win over ten-man Atletico Madrid in their opener before falling to a frustrated 1-0 loss to Botafogo.Igor Jesus, reportedly set to join Nottingham Forest this summer, was the goalscorer in the Botafogo defeat. Luis Enrique, though, highlighted the efforts of their back-line as a defining factor in the result.“Botafogo was the team that defended us best all season, obviously in our League and in the Champions League,” he said. “They made a low block from the start and were very efficient, united. We didn’t generate as…

Diego Simeone’s side are third in Group A, but are still reeling from their heavy 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on matchday one. Atleti are sat behind group leaders and today’s opponents Botafogo – who are perfect having defeated Seattle Sounders and Paris in their last two games – and the Champions League holders. Seattle are out after their two losses to Botafogo and Atleti respectively. The La Liga outfit beat the MLS franchise 3-1 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday thanks to goals from Pablo Barrios, Axel Witsel, while Albert Rusnak spoiled Jan Oblak’s clean sheet. Now,…

Xabi Alonso’s side travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, looking to make amends for a stuttering performance in their opener, where they were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on Wednesday. For much of that match, Madrid were second best, and Alonso will be hoping for a marked improvement this time around. Source link

Pep Guardiola’s side head to the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, looking for two wins from two. The Citizens defeated Wydad AC 2-0 in their first outing, with goals from Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku getting their summer campaign off to a perfect start. They face an Al Ain team that were thrashed 5-0 by Juventus in their opener, but Vladimir Ivic’s group of players will be keen to prove that that was just a blip. City currently sit second in Group D behind Juve on goal difference, and, should both sides win their games on Monday, it will be…

Pep Guardiola’s side got off to a winning start against Wydad AC, cruising to a comfortable 2-0 result as Rico Lewis was shown a late red card.After a forgettable Premier League campaign, Phil Foden was back amongst the goals, breaking the deadlock with less than two minutes played as he slotted home from close range.Jeremy Doku completed the scoresheet, while Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki both made their debuts. A win over Al Ain would all but confirm City’s progression to the knockout stages of the competition.Al Ain, who currently sit fifth in the UAE Pro League, had worse fortunes…

Liverpool are set to finally announce Florian Wirtz, have booked a medical for Milos Kerkez and are now plotting a move for Marc Guehi. Manchester United are still pushing to sign Bryan Mbeumo and also have interest in Ekitike and Victor Osimhen. Tottenham are targeting Eberechi Eze and Alejandro Garnacho. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below! Source link

Alcaraz is the clear favourite to win a second singles title at Queen’s on Sunday afternoon after defeating fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in straight sets 6-4 6-4 in the last four on Saturday, notching his 250th career victory in the process.The five-time Grand Slam champion has only dropped one set so far during an impressive week in West Kensington, battling to victory over another compatriot in Jaume Munar in the last 16.Top seed Alcaraz – winner of 17 successive matches – also beat Adam Walton and Arthur Rinderknech, though won’t have the chance to avenge his shock defeat by…

With RB Salzburg winning their opening match and Real facing them in their final group-stage match, more dropped points here would leave the European giants under real pressure.It has already been an eventful few days for Real, who had Kylian Mbappe hospitalised in the build-up to this match with gastroenteritis and that is likely to rule him out again.Pachuca, who qualified for the Club World Cup by winning the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup, were impressed for large spells against Salzburg last time out and were level with 15 minutes remaining, but ultimately fell to defeat.How to watch Real Madrid vs…