ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sifts through all the latest transfer rumours surrounding N’Golo Kante, Callum Wilson and many more in Transfer Rater.
When it comes to promising South American talent, the major European clubs appear to have arrived at a conclusion. The best way to do business is to buy them young, and bring them across the Atlantic as soon as possible.
The plus side of this arrangement is clear. Top-level European football offers a different challenge: The games are played at a greater level of intensity, with less space available on the field. The sooner the player can adapt, the better.
But all of this comes with risks, both…
Luiz Felipe Scolari confirmed he has been offered the chance to manage the Colombia national team.
Former Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed he has been contacted by Colombian Football Federation over the national team’s vacant manager role.
Scolari led Palmeiras to the 2018 title and, speaking at the Brazilian Bola de Prata awards, said he will consider the opportunity now that the season is over.
“There has been an approach, yes [by Colombia],” he told ESPN Brasil. “It is a role which, now that the season is over, we can think about more clearly.
“Over the past 20, 25 years, I have…
Luiz Felipe Scolari told ESPN Brasil that Colombia have been in contact.
Former Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed he has been contacted by Colombian Football Federation over the national team’s vacant manager role.
Scolari led Palmeiras to the 2018 title and, speaking at the Brazilian Bola de Prata awards, said he will consider the opportunity now that the season is over.
“There has been an approach, yes [by Colombia],” he told ESPN Brasil. “It is a role which, now that the season is over, we can think about more clearly.
“Over the past 20, 25 years, I have…
During his presentation as ambassador of the Spanish League, former Colombian international Pibe Valderrama also spoke about the future of the national team.
TAMPA — For much of Dave Sarachan’s time in charge of the U.S. men’s national team, the focus has been on how to generate a more consistent attack. Heading into Thursday’s friendly with Colombia, the U.S. had scored just eight goals in its last eight games.
But in the 4-2 defeat to the Cafeteros, it was the U.S. defense that furrowed more brows and caused more heads to shake. From the opening whistle, Colombia decided it would test the left side of the U.S. defense, manned by left-back Antonee…
TAMPA — United States caretaker manager Dave Sarachan said his side learned some hard lessons in its 4-2 defeat to Colombia on Thursday.
The U.S. trailed 1-0 at half-time due to James Rodriguez’s 36th minute opener, but then stormed back early in the second half as goals three minutes apart from Kellyn Acosta and Bobby Wood staked the U.S. to a 2-1 lead.
The advantage lasted just three minutes, however. Carlos Bacca equalized in the 56th minute and as the game became more stretched Colombia took…
U.S. goalscorer Kellyn Acosta breaks down his second-half goal and reflects on his takeaways after facing a team like Colombia.
Despite a first half that he labeled “not good enough,” U.S. midfielder Michael Bradley took positives from his side’s second-half effort.
TAMPA, Fla. — Colombia held off a feisty U.S. side in prevailing 4-2 in an international friendly. James Rodriguez opened the scoring in the 36th minute but the U.S. roared back early in the second half thanks to goals from Kellyn Acosta and Bobby Wood. Colombia wouldn’t be denied, however, as Carlos Bacca, Radamel Falcao and Miguel Borja responded with goals to give Los Cafeteros the victory.
Here are three thoughts from the match.
1. U.S. fights back but can’t hold lead
Even by the youthful…
TAMPA, Fla. — Colombia held off a feisty U.S. side in prevailing 4-2 in an international friendly Thursday. James Rodriguez opened the scoring in the 36th minute, but the U.S. roared back early in the second half thanks to goals from Kellyn Acosta and Bobby Wood. Colombia wouldn’t be denied, however, as Carlos Bacca, Radamel Falcao and Miguel Borja responded with goals to give Los Cafeteros the victory.
Here are three thoughts from the match.
1. U.S. fights back but can’t hold lead
Even by…