Italian Football Federation consider suing Roberto Mancini after he quit as Italy manager then became Saudi Arabia boss
ITALIAN Football Federation chiefs are considering legal action against former manager Roberto Mancini, according to reports.
The 58-year-old quit...
Newcastle fans warned by ex-rival that Saudi owners could rip soul out of club, and still be there in a THOUSAND years
NEWCASTLE fans have been warned their Saudi owners could rip the “soul” out of Toon once the “honeymoon” is over.
Former Sunderland owner Sir...
Keylor Navas Rumored to Be Considering Move to MLS
Keylor Navas, the goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is reportedly contemplating a potential move to Major League Soccer (MLS) during the...
Julio Cascante Reflects on his time with the Costa Rica National Team
Un sueño hecho realidad. ✨
Emma Watson is a 17-year-old who already seems at home on the international stage... the Scotland wonderkid is ready for the challenge of facing England on Friday night
There was little to cheer about as Scotland prepared for friendlies against Australia and Costa Rica in April.
Germany CONFIRM Julian Nagelsmann as new manager with ex-Bayern Munich chief targeting ‘special’ Euro 2024 campaign
JULIAN NAGELSMANN has been confirmed as the new German national team coach and is now preparing for a “special” Euro 2024.
The 36-year-old was...
USWNT vs. South Africa, 2023 Friendly: What to watch for
The Gals are back. The United States Women’s National Team are back in action tomorrow when they take on South Africa in the first of 2 friendlies...
Sevilla vs Lens: TV Channel, how and where to watch or live stream online 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League in your country
Sevilla take on Lens at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in Sevilla for the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League. Read here to check how to watch this game...
Julian Nagelsmann ‘confirmed as new Germany coach for Euro 2024’ just six months after Bayern Munich sacking
JULIAN NAGELSMANN has been appointed as the new German national team coach for Euro 2024, according to reports.
The 36-year-old was sacked from...
Matchday Musings: Sunlun come up trumps against Jesus and Judas
With a rock ‘n roll Jesus parading the touchline in his unbuttoned shirt, tight trousers, and flowing locks and a certain ginger-haired Judas, the...
Costa Rica tragedy as assistant coach dies at 49 on international duty with boss finding out during first half of match
COSTA RICA’S assistant manager Erick Rodriguez has tragically passed away at the age of 49.
The Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) confirmed...
Nottingham Forest 20-year-old did something absolutely brilliant during Tuesday outing
Nottingham Forest youngster Brandon Aguilera caught the eye on the international stage last night. The Reds performer was in action as Costa Rica...
Son Heung-min stunned as he is denied most blatant penalty ever as South Korea play Saudi Arabia at empty St James’ Park
TOTTENHAM star Son Heung-min was left stunned after being denied a clear penalty against Saudi Arabia.
The forward was put through on goal and he...
Germany v France offer: Bet £10 and get £10 in free bet builders with Betfair
Germany and France, winners of two of the last three World Cups, meet in Dortmund on Tuesday night for a friendly in preparation of next summer’s...
Saudi Arabia football chief talks about visits to St James’ Park
Friday night saw Saudi Arabia take on Costa Rica at St James’ Park. Fair to say, the game attracted plenty of headlines, despite only a few...
Agent reveals meeting with Manchester City and Nottingham Forest – “Clear about everything” after talks
Costa Rican agent Kurt Morsink has revealed he recently held talks with Manchester City and Nottingham Forest during a trip to England. The agent...
Saudi Arabia football president makes PIF claim and reveals Newcastle incentive after invitation
Newcastle United invited Saudi Arabia to play friendlies against Costa Rica and South Korea at St James' Park as the Magpies look to grow their fan...
Forgotten ex-Premier League star invited to coach at Man Utd thanks to little-known Red Devils link
PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero Bryan Ruiz, 38, has been invited to coach at Manchester United as he looks to gain work experience before entering...
Why was Saudi Arabia match protest leader refusing to answer questions from Newcastle United fans?
I didn’t get to attend the Saudi Arabia v Costa Rica international friendly at St James’ Park. From what I have gathered though, it seems to have...
Editorial: Does anyone actually enjoy the international break?!
Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty ImagesIt's a fortnight of just hoping the lads on international duty come back without injury, but...
Sofyan Amrabat injury update as Manchester United welcome Costa Rica hero to Carrington
These are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, September 10.
Former Costa Rica star Bryan Ruiz reveals Man Utd move
Former Costa Rica star Bryan Ruiz is set for a coaching spell with Manchester United.
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What even is Newcastle United? – Not a vehicle for Saudi Arabia, fancams and whataboutery
On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia will face South Korea at St James' Park, days after losing 3-1 to Costa Rica at the same stadium. Tickets for the match...
Indonesia, Tajikistan triumph, defeat for Saudi Arabia
Kuala Lumpur: Roberto Mancini's tenure as head coach got off to a losing start as Saudi Arabia fell to a 3-1 defeat against Costa Rica in an...
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Sport imposes a media BLACKOUT after their defeat by Costa Rica at St James' Park, preventing new boss Roberto Mancini from speaking to the press
Roberto Mancini's first match in charge of the Saudi team was marred by the loss and he was later prevented from conducting his usual post-match...
Saudi Arabia's big night out in Newcastle spoiled by Costa Rica
Roberto Mancini's team were defeated in their first friendly at St James' Park which also featured a sportswashing protest
As kick off approached...
Newcastle United’s Ground Tipped To Be Half Empty For Saudi Arabia Match
A half-empty St. James' Park will be watching Saudi Arabia take on Costa Rica in an international friendly this evening.
The post Newcastle...
Colorado Rapids claim Luis Díaz off waivers
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
The Colorado Rapids have acquired winger Luis Díaz after the Columbus Crew waived him, the club announced...
How South Shields are helping prepare Sunderland youngster for international challenge
Jewison Bennette is on international duty with Costa Rica
Preview: Saudi Arabia vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Saudi Arabia and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Newcastle fans against sportswashing to protest outside Saudi Arabia friendly at St James’ Park
The campaign group are urging supporters to meet at the Alan Shearer statue ahead of Friday's game against Costa Rica
Columbus Crew waive midfielder Luis Díaz
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Waived
The Columbus Crew have waived midfielder Luis Díaz, the club announced Tuesday.
The 24-year-old Costa Rican...
Keeping Jewison Bennette on Wearside was a wise move by Sunderland
Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty ImagesTo the possible surprise of many, Jewi Bennette remained at Sunderland beyond the transfer...
Senior Costa Rica call for Arsenal wing-back Elian Quesada-Thorn
Arsenal wing-back Elian Quesada-Thorn has won a first senior call with Costa Rica.
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Sunderland's Jewison Bennette called up by Costa Rica, and could play in St James' Park friendly
Jewison Bennette has been included in the Costa Rica squad that will play two friendlies next month
Roberto Mancini set to take over as Saudi Arabia's coach
Former Manchester City manager resigned from Italy job
Mancini will sign four-year deal at £21.5m after tax per year
Former Italy head coach...
Roberto Mancini CONFIRMED as new Saudi Arabia manager on staggering £77m deal just ten days after quitting Italy job
ROBERTO Mancini has been confirmed as the new Saudi Arabia manager.
The ex-Man City boss, 58, surprisingly quit his role as Italy boss two weeks...
Steven Naismith reveals Hearts sacrifice of Kenneth Vargas and raves about new signing
The Costa Rican looks like being a real find for the Jambos and the technical director is chuffed with him
Hearts 1 PAOK 2: Shankland suffers VAR sickener as Greeks land first blow in fiery Conference League showdown
LAWRENCE SHANKLAND left Konstantinos Koulierakis with a bloody nose.
But it was PAOK who dished out the big body blows in a bad-tempered clash...
Forgotten Messi team-mate who won LaLiga and played for Spain now unemployed at 33 after playing for Barcelona’s rivals
WHILST Lionel Messi is still embarrassing defenders at the age of 36, one of his former Barcelona teammates is now unemployed.
Aleix Vidal...
Could a loan move help Jewison Bennette's development?
Photo by Michael Driver/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe Costa Rica international has been linked with a move away from the Stadium of Light,...
Spain vs. England, 2023 Women’s World Cup Final: What to watch for
Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesWe preview the championship game. A champion will be crowned tomorrow in Sydney as the...
England v Spain LIVE commentary: Lionesses eye glory in Women’s World Cup final – UK kick-off time, team news and how to follow
The final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup is coming up this weekend and England are eyeing glory down under.
England have never lifted the World Cup...
St. James' Park to host Saudi Arabia's next two international friendlies
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty ImagesThe Magpies will give way to the Saudis Newcastle United's stadium St. James' Park is set to host...
Newcastle United to host two Saudi Arabia friendlies
Newcastle United will play host to Saudi Arabia international football friendlies this year in a major publication of the kingdom's relationship...
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England take on Spain on Sunday morning in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final in Sydney, Australia.
England v Spain odds
Despite being the reigning...
Saudi-backed Newcastle to host two international matches involving the Middle East nation at St James' Park next month
The Middle East nation will take on Costa Rica on Friday, September 8 at 8pm, before facing South Korea on Tuesday, September 12 at 5.30pm.
Al Hilal target move for PSG’s Keylor Navas
Le Parisien are reporting that Saudi side Al Hilal are interested in a move for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas (36). The Costa Rican...
I wrestled a bear that scalped me and crushed my ribs – but I knew exactly what to do to survive
A MAN who wrestled a bear that scalped his head and crushed his ribs revealed how he knew exactly what to do to survive.
Andreas Kieling, 63,...
Boyce-Clarke pens extension to Royals contract!
20-year-old stopper agrees terms on a new deal with Reading
We are delighted to announce that 20-year-old goalkeeper Coniah Boyce-Clarke has penned...
Charlotte FC waive defender Joseph Mora
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Waived
Charlotte FC have waived veteran defender Joseph Mora, the club announced Tuesday.
Selected in the 2021 MLS...
Crowds line the streets to mourn loss of footballer killed in horrific crocodile attack
Jesus Alberto Lopez Ortiz, a 29-year-old amateur footballer known as 'Chucho', died after being attacked by a crocodile while bathing in a river in...
Huge crowd lines the street as Costa Rican footballer eaten by a crocodile is laid to rest
Crowds can be seen clapping and cheering as a silver van holding the fallen athlete slowly edges forward during the nighttime procession in...
Hearts sign Kenneth Vargas - loan deal structure, what player had to say, why Rosenborg involvement unlikely
Hearts have completed the loan signing of 21-year-old Costa Rican centre-forward Kenneth Vargas.
Kenneth Vargas joins Hearts on loan with an option to sign permanently after finalising his move to Tynecastle
Costa Rican forward puts pen to paper
Kenneth Vargas joins Hearts on loan with a permanent option after finalising his move to Tynecastle
Costa Rican forward puts pen to paper
Kenneth Vargas seals Hearts transfer as Costa Rican striker joins on season-long loan deal
Vargas' move had been held up with red tape but he has finally made the switch to Tynecastle.
Glory swoop for Young Matildas goalkeeper
Perth Glory is delighted to confirm that Young Matildas goalkeeper Sally James will join the club's Liberty A-League squad for the 2023/24 season....
When Kenneth Vargas can make his Hearts debut and the issue of whether he can play in European ties
Costa Rican forward has arrived in Scotland
Kenneth Vargas Hearts transfer announcement imminent as striker spotted arriving in Scotland
The Costa Rican striker posed for a selfie at the airport after touching down in Scotland
Japan v Norway: Women's World Cup 2023 last 16 – live
Updates from the round of 16 game in Wellington
Kick-off is at 9am BST/6pm AEST
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Japan have brought their...
230805 SOCCER WWC Spain Switzerland Follow Live
World No. 6 Spain kicked off their campaign by beating Zambia and Costa Rica by a combined 8-0 before losing 4-0 to Japan. Switzerland, the world...
NYCFC signs Costa Rican forward Alonso Martínez from Lommel SK
New York City FC (NYCFC) is determined to turn around their season in Major League Soccer (MLS), and for that, they are banking on the promising...
Women's World Cup: FIFA investigating Zambia coach Bruce Mwape for allegedly rubbing hands on player's chest
FIFA received the official complaint following Zambia's World Cup win over Costa Rica earlier this week
NYCFC sign Costa Rican forward Alonso Martínez
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
New York City FC have signed forward Alonso Martínez from Belgian second-division side Lommel SK, the club...
Crocodile killed after devouring footballer and swimming away with lifeless body in jaws
WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Jesus Alberto Lopez Ortiz, nicknamed ‘Chucho', was cooling off in a river in Rio Cañas, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica,...
All our trainings were filmed – FAZ
51 ViewsThe Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has refuted claims made by the online media, The Guardian, that Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape...
Kenneth Vargas in farewell as Hearts transfer edges closer and forward thanks club who 'opened doors for great move'
The Costa Rican is close to signing for the Jambos after the SFA approved it
Humble but ruthless Japan difficult to stop as dismantling of Spain was no fluke | Karen Carney
Japan's counterattacking gameplan left group rivals with no answers and their adaptability will prove tough to break down
Having 22% possession and...
Fifa launches urgent investigation into Women’s World Cup coach over claims he ‘rubbed player’s breasts’
FIFA has launched an urgent investigation into a Women’s World Cup coach over claims he rubbed a player’s breasts.
Bruce Mwape, the coach of...
Germany star ‘does a Kai Havertz’ after being left devastated following Women’s World Cup exit
WOMEN’S World Cup fans were left in stitches as Germany captain Alexandra Popp ‘did a Kai Havertz’ after her side’s shock exit.
Popp netted four...
Footballer torn apart by crocodile after going for swim in infested river
Jesús 'Chucho' López Ortiz was a key player in Costa Rican team Río Cañas
Footballer eaten by crocodile in horrendous accident whilst bathing in river
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Amateur footballer and father of two Jesus Alberto Lopez Ortiz died in Rio Cañas, Costa Rica on Saturday after being...
Scottish FA approve Hearts' move to sign Kenneth Vargas - plus the latest on Kyosuke Tagawa
Pacy Costa Rican is hopeful of finalising his move to Edinburgh
Costa Rican footballer, 29, is devoured by a crocodile after swimming in river as predator is seen with body in its jaws
Jesus Alberto Lopez Ortiz, whose nickname was 'Chucho', died after he was mercilessly killed by the reptile on July 29 as he tried cooling off in a...
Fifa investigating claims Zambia coach rubbed player's chest at World Cup
Allegation relates to training session before team's final match
Bruce Mwape subject of previous allegations, which he denies
Zambia's coach,...
Scottish FA approve Hearts' move to sign the Costa Rican forward Kenneth Vargas
Pacy attacker is hopeful of finalising his move to Edinburgh
Kyosuke Tagwa and Kenny Vargas' Hearts welcome will be just what they need to get off to a flyer- Ryan Stevenson
Stevo admits he needed a warm welcome and he was only coming from Ayr, never mind japan or Costa Rica
Liverpool Women World Cup Update: Japan Through, Republic of Ireland Out
Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty ImagesThe group stage games are complete for our Liverpool players. The fates of Niamh Fahey's...
Football player eaten by crocodile while bathing in river in horrific accident
Jesus Alberto Lopez Ortiz, a talented amateur footballer and father of two, was attacked by a crocodile when he jumped into a river in Rio Canas,...
Ben Foster reveals David Beckham’s bizarre hobby during England duty that would keep him up ‘all night’
FORMER England keeper Ben Foster has revealed David Beckham used to stay up ALL NIGHT playing LEGO while away with England.
Foster, 40, made his...
Ben Foster reveals David Beckham's bizarre hobby during England duty that would keep him up ‘all night'
FORMER England keeper Ben Foster has revealed David Beckham used to stay up ALL NIGHT playing LEGO while away with England.
Foster, 40, made his...
Report: Nottingham Forest now want to loan out 20-year-old praised by Moussa Niakhate
Nottingham Forest will look to loan out Brandon Aguilera this summer. The Costa Rica international has been training with Steve Cooper’s squad and...
Kenneth Vargas to set Hearts racing but Steven Naismith urges patience over Costa Rican flying machine
Vargas has agreed a move to Tynecastle to bolster the Jambos' attacking options.
Crocodile kills dad and swims with body in its jaws in front of onlookers
Jesus Alberto Lopez Ortiz, who was a talented footballer and father of two, was attacked by the crocodile while cooling off in the river in Rio...
Costa Rican footballer devoured by crocodile while bathing in river as beast is spotted with body in its jaws
A FOOTBALLER has been devoured by a crocodile after taking a dip in a river to cool off.
Shocking images show the large reptile swimming through...
World Cup daily recap & open thread: Groups D & E final round
Photo by Richard Callis/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty ImagesIs Japan the sneaky dark horse of this tournament? There weren't a ton of surprises in...
Aitana Bonmatí, Spain ‘pissed off’ after ugly loss to Japan in Women’s World Cup
The Spain Women’s national team didn’t end the group stage of the 2023 FIFA World Cup the way they wanted. After beating Costa Rica and Zambia 8-0...
Zambia seal historic win after scoring 1,000th goal of Women's World Cup
"The lowest-ranked side in the tournament ensured they left the Women\u0027s World Cup in style as Zambia secured their first-ever victory at the...