Russia beat Cyprus to qualify for Euro 2020

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Russia booked their place in next year’s European Championship finals with a comprehensive 5-0 win over 10-man Cyprus away in Nicosia on Sunday.
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Russia are the third team to qualify for the 24-team tournament, following Group I rivals Belgium and Italy from Group J.
The Russians needed only draw to ensure a top two finish and qualification but an early strike…

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the best MLS Designated player of all time? We make the case

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is basically in a league of his own when it comes to MLS productivity.

It’s been 12 years since David Beckham absconded to Los Angeles from Real Madrid, in the name of bringing soccer to the forefront of American sports fans’ consciousness. (Hey, he tried.) There were only 13 teams in Major League Soccer then, attendance was roughly 16,770 a game, and the LA Galaxy (shocker) were the most valuable franchise at $100 million. In that decade-plus in MLS, the era of the Designated Player, few if any have been as prolific as The Lion, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The Designated…

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Belgium beat Kazakhstan to maintain 100 percent record

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Michy Batshuayi and Thomas Meunier score in Belgium’s win at Kazakhstan. Watch more Euro qualifying on ESPN+.
Belgium kept up their 100 percent record in Euro 2020 qualifiers, as Roberto Martinez’s side, who have already booked their spot at the tournament finals, scored a goal in each half to beat hosts Kazakhstan 2-0 on Sunday.
Michy Batshuayi and Thomas Meunier found the net at the Astana Arena as leaders Belgium registered an eighth straight win in Group I.
The top-ranked Belgians were the first team to book a place in next year’s 24-team final tournament when they trounced San Marino 9-0 at home on…

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Neymar injured as Brazil draw 1-1 with Nigeria in friendly

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Neymar went off injured 12 minutes into Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Nigeria in a friendly in Singapore on Sunday.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward, making his 101st appearance for the national team, touched the back of his left thigh as he left the pitch and was replaced by Philippe Coutinho. There was no immediate word on his condition.
The draw extended Brazil’s winless run to four games.

Neymar limped out of Brazil’s draw with Nigeria.  
The Africans took the lead after 35 minutes when Joe Aribo found space in a packed penalty box to rifle…

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Edwin van der Sar on Manchester United role: Of course, I’m interested

Edwin van der Sar chats exclusively to ESPN FC about his former club Man United’s current predicament.

Stewart Robson offers his plan to fix Man United, starting with a change to the system to help Marcus Rashford.

Man United legend Bryan Robson believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still the right man for the job despite their abysmal form.

Craig Burley addresses Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s fit at Manchester United and credibility as a manager.

Man United usually fight for a top six spot, but Mark Ogden says they might be fighting to avoid the bottom three.
Edwin van der Sar has said that he would be interested in returning to Manchester United with the club still searching for a director of football.
The former United goalkeeper is chief executive at Ajax but said he would consider a position at United in the future.
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Wellington Phoenix’s treatment of Mark Rudan ‘all part of the fun’

Mark Rudan secured victory on his first return to Wellington with his Western United side.

Perth Glory had the game in their hands but let it slip through their fingers in the final minute of play as Roy O’Donovan scored a late equaliser.

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City couldn’t sort out their differences at Marvel stadium as their match ended in a draw.

Western Sydney Wanderers kicked off their new A-League season with a 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners.

Defending A-League champions Sydney FC kicked off with a 3-2 win over Adelaide United.
Western United coach Mark Rudan spent an offseason in the spotlight after his A-League defection from Wellington Phoenix.
But on Sunday night he returned to Westpac Stadium, where he was booed, jeered, and even dodged a flag or two flung from the stands.
“It was quite clear what my role was going to be coming back here,” Rudan said after overseeing a 1-0 win.
“And that was fine. We work in the entertainment industry.
“No issue. No problem. No dramas. It’s to be expected. All good. All part of the…

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Gerardo Martino quietly bringing through next wave of young talent for Mexico

Gerardo Martino’s Nations League roster includes only four players from Mexico’s 2018 World Cup run.

Mexico manager Gerardo Martino won’t admit to promoting a youth revolution within his squad, but he doesn’t need to say a word. In sculpting his team for the CONCACAF Nations League, El Tri’s manager is quietly pushing for a much-needed infusion of young talent.

Mexico’s roster for the latest round of games includes 15 players with five or fewer national team caps, two of whom are enjoying their first call-ups. Martino’s management can make it easy to miss the absences of stalwarts such as goalkeeper…

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