Colorado Rapids defeated Portland Timbers 1-0 on Saturday to secure a berth in the MLS Cup playoffs, as LA Galaxy s postseason participation was also guaranteed.
Sebastian Le Toux scored the only goal of the game for the Rapids in the 63rd minute at Dick s Sporting Goods Park following good work by Marlon Hairston.
Colorado are now assured of a first playoff appearance since 2013, rivals Sporting Kansas City having lost 3-1 at New England.
That result, sealed by strikes from Kei Kamara and Juan Agudelo in the first and second half respectively, together with a Kevin Ellis own-goal, kept the Revolution s slim postseason hopes alive.
Walker Zimmerman headed home Mauro Diaz s corner in the 39th minute as Western Conference leaders Dallas saw off LA Gal…
Harry Maguire has been included in the England squad to face Iceland and Denmark in the Nations League next month.
There are maiden call-ups for Phil Foden, Mason Greenwood and Kalvin Phillips, while Raheem Sterling also features.
Manchester United captain Maguire was on trial on the Greek island of Syros on Tuesday, following his alleged part in an incident involving police while on holiday in Mykonos.
The 27-year-old spent last Thursday and Friday night in custody and denies all charges.
Maguire has established himself as Gareth Southgate s premier centre-back and was a key pillar in the England side that progressed to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, scoring in the 2-0 quarter-final win over Sweden.
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Belgium will be hoping to continue their flawless start to Euro 2020 qualifying on Tuesday evening as they take on Scotland.
The two teams come together at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels as each looks to take a huge step towards qualification.
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Since taking over as Belgium manager in August 2016, it is fair to say that Spaniard Roberto Martinez has had a wonderful impact on the team. Despite losing his first game in charge, the Red Devils have only suffered two more losses in all competitions since then with their last coming in November 2018 in a 5-2 defeat to Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League. Since then, the team have got back on song with three consecutive wins, meaning…
Declan Rice believes a Champions League quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich is the “perfect” game for Arsenal to overcome defeat to Aston Villa.
The Gunners were deservedly beaten 2-0 by Unai Emery’s men at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins scored the goals to boost Villa’s top-four hopes.
Arsenal would have returned to the Premier League summit with a win but now sit second, two points behind reigning champions Manchester City.
He s in a league of his own.
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial)
There is no time for Mikel Arteta’s players to lick their wounds, however, as they travel to Germany for the second leg of their finely-poised Champions League quarter-final against Bayern.
A 2-2 draw…
Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri has denied reports linking him with a summer exit from San Paolo.
The 50-year-old has enjoyed a lot of success with the Azzurri since taking over the reigns in October 2009, but some media reports suggested that the tactician would look for a new challenge at the end of the season.
During the past few months Mazzarri was linked with a number of Italy’s top clubs, and he has finally responded to speculations regarding his future.
“I have a contract at this club until 2013 and I will respect it,” Mazzarri told reporters ahead of Wednesday’s game against Atalanta.
Napoli have done really well this season, having reached Champions League last 16 stage and Coppa Italia final, but their European hopes are in danger following…
The New York Red Bulls overcame the absence of Thierry Henry to defeat fellow glamour club the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 in the MLS on Saturday.
The Red Bulls handed the struggling Galaxy a second-straight loss with Joel Lindpere scoring the only goal of the game 19 minutes in while unmarked in the middle of the box.
The Red Bulls, also without suspended centre-back Rafael Marquez, move up to third in the Eastern Conference while the Galaxy are down to seventh in the Western.
The Montreal Impact handed Eastern leaders Sporting Kansas City a second-straight loss with a 2-0 result.
Felipe Martins opened the scoring on the half-hour with a 30-yard bullet before Patrice Bernier made sure of the three points with a 62nd minute penalty.
Real Salt Lake con…
Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Thomas Lemar from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window, according to . It has been reported by the French news outlet that the Premier League club have opened talks with the La Liga outfit over the transfer of the 24-year-old midfielder.
The report has claimed that Wolves have made their move after Everton withdrew their interest in the France international following the signing of James Rodriguez from Real Madrid, with the Colombia international making an immediate impact at Goodison Park.
Lemar has been on the books of Atletico since 2018 when he joined from AS Monaco. Much was expected of the Frenchman when he arrived in the Spanish capital, but the 24-year-old has failed to establish himself as a key figure …
Barcelona are set to sign teenage Groningen midfielder Ludovit Reis, the player s agent has claimed.
The 18-year-old made his professional debut in 2017 and has played 27 times in the Eredivisie this season.
And agent Aleksandar Bursac says Reis is about to join Champions League semi-finalists and LaLiga champions Barca.
He is reportedly to play for Barcelona B following an €8million move.
The clubs have made an agreement, Bursac told Algemeen Dagblad. This weekend or on Monday we will hear when we can fly to Barcelona to complete the transfer.
We want the head coach [Ernesto Valverde] to see Ludovit in training, so he will get an impression of what he can do and if he is able to reach the level of Barcelona.
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Ralf Rangnick is ready to make Cristiano Ronaldo a central part of his Manchester United plans after taking on the biggest job of his career.
The new United interim manager spoke at his first news conference since accepting the job, and he backed 36-year-old Ronaldo to be a standard-setter to the rest of his squad.
Rangnick was speaking less than 12 hours after United completed a 3-2 home win over Arsenal in the Premier League, a game that he watched from the stands.
There had been speculation that Ronaldo would not fit into Rangnick s system, but the new boss sees nobody better suited to helping the Red Devils push for success this season.
The Portuguese striker s two goals against Arsenal could not have been more timely, and now Rangnick can prepare for…
Mikel Arteta believes Kieran Tierney could go on to become Arsenal captain, with the former Celtic full-back having been in superb form lately.
Tierney has played in all but one of Arsenal s 17 league matches this season and opened his account for the campaign with a wonderful goal against West Brom on Saturday.
The 23-year-old cut inside from the left flank and curled a brilliant finish beyond Sam Johnstone to open the scoring, before then going on to tee up Alexandre Lacazette s second goal in a 4-0 rout of Sam Allardyce s woeful Baggies.
It was a third successive victory for Arsenal, who have turned their fortunes around after a seven-game winless streak in the top flight.
Since the start of December, no defender in the league has created more chances …