2025 Gold Cup odds: Mexico slight favorites to win tournament
The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup kicks off on Saturday, with Mexico taking on the Dominican Republic in the opening match on FS1 at 4:15 PM E.T.
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Tottenham hire Brentford’s Thomas Frank as new manager
LONDON: Tottenham hired Brentford’s Thomas Frank as their new manager on Thursday as the Dane replaced the sacked Ange Postecoglou. Frank agreed a three-year contract with Tottenham and becomes the north London club’s fourth permanent boss since June 2021. “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Frank as our new head coach on a contract that runs until 2028,” a Tottenham statement said. “In Thomas we are appointing one of the most progressive and innovative head coaches within the game. “He has a proven track record in player and squad development and we look forward to him leading the team as we prepare for the season ahead.” Tottenham set their sights on Frank after chairman Daniel Levy axed Postecoglou last week, just 16 days after he won the Europa League final against Manchester United to end the club’s 17-year trophy drought. Frank is the 14th permanent manager of Levy’s 24-year tenure. Levy made an official approach to Brentford earlier this week, with the deal concluded after Tottenham agreed to allow the Dane to hire his Bees assistant coach Justin Cochrane. Frank’s Brentford contract was set to run until 2027, with a reported release clause of about £10 million ($13.6 million). The 51-year-old led Brentford back to the top flight in 2021 after an absence of 74 years and has established the west London club in the Premier League. Now he will be tasked with lifting Tottenham back among the Premier League’s elite. Tottenham will play in the Champions League next season thanks to their Europa League success in Bilbao, where they beat Manchester United 1-0. Tottenham’s first European trophy for 41 years delivered on Postecoglou’s boast that he always wins silverware in his second season. However,
Christian Pulisic: Former USMNT critics 'way out of line' - ESPN
AC Milan and United States men's national team midfielder Christian Pulisic said that comments from former U.S. players criticizing him for opting to skip the Concacaf Gold Cup are «way out of line,» and he added that he has no regrets about his decision.
Wimbledon singles champions to receive record $4 million in prize money
Wimbledon has increased its prize money for this year’s championships to $72.59 million (£53.5 million), a 7 percent increase on 2024 and double what they offered a decade ago, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) said on Thursday.
Lebanon’s Abdallah Ondash confident on ONE Championship mission
DUBAI: Lebanese Muay Thai star Abdallah Ondash is putting the final touches to preparations for the biggest matchup of his career.
Rediscovering the cradle of cricket
LONDON: Last Sunday I visited Broadhalfpenny Down, Hambledon, Hampshire, in the south of England. The attraction was twofold. First, the cricket ground is regarded as the “cradle of cricket.” Second, the Invalids Cricket Club was playing there against Broadhalfpenny Brigands CC.
5 Pelatih Timnas dengan Gaji Tertinggi: Ancelotti di Atas Tuchel
Jakarta - Mulai dari Roberto Martinez hingga Carlo Ancelotti, berikut 5 pelatih sepakbola di level tim nasional dengan gaji paling tinggi saat ini (via Transfermarkt).
Apathy and anger cloud US team a year out from World Cup
MIAMI: A run of four straight losses, including a 4-0 hammering from Switzerland on Wednesday, has left Mauricio Pochettino and his US team feeling the wrath of critics a year out from the World Cup they will co-host.