The Champions League rumbles on with Matchday 2 this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s action in Europe’s premier club competition. Ten Hag, Man Utd hit rock bottom There was no shortage of drama at the Theatre of Dreams on Tuesday. Unfortunately for Manchester United and manager Erik ten Hag, it…
September 30, 2023
Key thoughts and analysis from Saturday's Premier League action
theScore examines the most important developments and biggest talking points from Saturday’s slate of action in England’s top flight. Time to worry about slumping Man City? Pep Guardiola predicted a tough match on Saturday, saying that Manchester City “always struggle at Wolves.” But even with City’s past issues taken into account, hardly anyone could’ve foreseen…
September 23, 2023
Key thoughts and analysis from Saturday's Premier League action
theScore examines the most important developments and biggest talking points from Saturday’s slate of action in England’s top flight. City’s arrivals already paying off Manchester City’s signings having teething problems is a regular theme under Pep Guardiola. In Jack Grealish’s first season at the club, he would consider taking on a player before turning away…
September 20, 2023
Solskjaer wanted Haaland and Kane at Man United, calls Ronaldo signing a mistake
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted it was a mistake to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United and revealed that he wanted to pursue several high-profile stars, including Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, before getting sacked. In his first in-depth interview since United dismissed him two years ago, the Norwegian coach said that signing the aging…
September 8, 2023
Saudi Arabia transfer roundup: Who moved to Middle East this summer?
The Saudi Pro League upended the transfer market. Bankrolled by the endless riches of the Public Investment Fund, the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund that manages roughly $700 billion in government money, Saudi Arabia attracted some of football’s biggest stars this summer. The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in December opened the floodgates, starting a trend that…
September 1, 2023
Transfer Deadline Day Live: Breaking down all the major deals, rumors
Transfer deadline day is in full swing. We’re providing live, quick-hit analysis of the biggest deals and rumors until tonight’s 6 p.m. ET deadline. Liverpool reject monster Salah offer Put simply, Al-Ittihad gave Liverpool an escape route, a chance to reinvest a substantial amount of money into defence and midfield. They chose not to take…
March 27, 2023
How can Herdman propel Canada to next level ahead of 2026 World Cup?
John Herdman and Canada have laid the groundwork. Once an afterthought on the global stage, the men’s national team has been transformed – rather quickly under the influential Englishman’s tutelage – into a burgeoning program, generating excitement within the country and intrigue outside it. Simply getting to this point was a significant accomplishment after roughly…
April 13, 2021
By the numbers: Biggest storylines from the international break
Below, theScore picks out the best statistics and stories to surface during an action-packed international break. -1: Japan finished one goal shy of the biggest win in its history when it trounced Mongolia 14-0 in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier. The Samurai Blue’s record victory remains a 15-0 cruise against the Philippines in 1967. 0: Goals…
January 31, 2020
Is Canada closing the gap on the United States in men's soccer?
International soccer dud Canada could do worse than using regional foes Mexico and the United States as a yardstick for its own progression. The pair of perennial CONCACAF behemoths have earned 25 World Cup appearances and 17 confederation conquests between them, while Canada’s resume features just the lone entry in the quadrennial showpiece and a…
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