Barcelona announce December friendly vs. América in Dallas - ESPN
Barcelona will take on Mexican giants Club América in a friendly match at Dallas' Cotton Bowl on Dec. 21, the LaLiga club announced Friday.
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Germany Seek Stability In Julian Nagelsmann's Home Debut
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann takes charge of his first match on home soil in Saturday's friendly against Turkey in Berlin, promising improvements in defence seven months from hosting Euro 2024. Nagelsmann, 36, was named Germany coach in September after former boss Hansi Flick became the first manager in the country's history to be sacked. Flick was let go with Germany administrators fearing a humiliation in the home tournament, the coach having overseen a group stage exit at the Qatar World Cup and a run of five winless games.
Mohamed Salah Scores Four, Lesotho Shock Nigeria In World Cup Qualifying
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored four goals as Egypt trounced Djibouti 6-0, and minnows Lesotho pulled off a shock 1-1 draw in Nigeria in World Cup qualifying on Thursday. After reaching the 200-goal mark in English football last Sunday, Salah netted twice in each half of a Group A matchday one romp in Cairo. Mostafa Mohamed and Trezeguet also scored. Djibouti are ranked 154 places below Egypt and survived for only 17 minutes before a low cross eluded two defenders and Salah fired into the net at the far post.
Asian heavyweights win big to launch World Cup qualifying in style
HONG KONG: Asia's footballing heavyweights made fast starts to World Cup qualifying on Thursday (Nov 16) with Australia, Japan and South Korea plundering 17 goals between them in big wins on home soil.
Berth to Copa America at stake as Canada takes on Jamaica in CONCACAF Nations League quarters
Coping with chaos will be important when Canada faces Jamaica on the road Friday night in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, says interim coach Mauro Biello.
Salah scores four, Lesotho shock Nigeria in World Cup qualifying
JOHANNESBURG: Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored four goals as Egypt trounced Djibouti 6-0, and minnows Lesotho pulled off a shock 1-1 draw in Nigeria in World Cup qualifying on Thursday. After reaching the 200-goal mark in English football last Sunday, Salah netted twice in each half of a Group A matchday one romp in Cairo.
Cartel turf war rages in Mexico's Chiapas as groups fight over territory
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Katanec cool on expansion as Uzbekistan pursue World Cup dream
HONG KONG : Uzbekistan coach Srecko Katanec says he is no fan of the decision to increase the number of teams at the 2026 World Cup, even if it boosts his side's chances of appearing at the tournament for the first time.