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Klopp’s side have let in eight goals in their last three games Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side have to go “back to the basics” to try to improve their defending. Klopp’s side are ninth in the Premier League after just two top-flight wins in seven games this season. They have conceded 14 goals in nine games across all …

Four straight Premier League wins had raised Manchester United hopes. There was a feeling that maybe Erik ten Hag, by rowing back on his Ajax principles, could make United more competitive than had seemed likely in the first two games of the season. With Rodri missing from the back of midfield and Manuel Akanji paired with Nathan Aké at center …

Former Olympiacos coach Pedro Martins is likely to be a strong contender to replace Bruno Lage as Wolves manager, while Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui could be considered and Celtic’s Ange Postecoglou has been discussed. (Telegraph – subscription required)external-link Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is also among the contenders for the Wolves job, though it would cost the club £20m in …

If one can imagine London clubs joining forces to face off against Liverpool and Manchester United teams, it’s not too far from Todd Boehly’s vision.  Speaking Tuesday at the SALT Conference in New York, the new Chelsea chairman and Dodgers part-owner floated the idea of a Premier League all-star game in a similar setup to Major League Baseball’s midsummer classic.  While Boehly …

Karim Benzema failed to hit the target from the penalty spot Karim Benzema missed a late penalty as Real Madrid dropped points for the first time this season when they were held by 10-man Osasuna at the Bernabeu. Benzema smashed his spot-kick against the crossbar in the 80th minute as Real failed to continue their winning start to the defence …

Robert Lewandowski was a key man on his return to Bayern Munich, but not in the way he would have hoped. Lewandowski had the chances—two especially before halftime—but, having survived a shaky first half, it was Bayern Munich that won the clash of the two giants in the UEFA Champions League’s Group C, beating Barcelona 2–0 at the Allianz Arena. …

The stampede at Kanjuruhan Stadium is one of the worst in a tragically long line of stadium disasters Fifa president Gianni Infantino says it is a “dark day” for football following the death of at least 125 people in a crush at a football match in Indonesia. About 180 people were also hurt after Arema FC’s loss to rivals Persebaya …

There’s one camp to go. There’s now one more chance to gather, train, plan and play before the World Cup begins. And one more opportunity for men with uncertain status to make their case. U.S. national team coach Gregg Berhalter told the Associated Press last week in New York City that the list of 26 players he’ll take to Qatar is …

Gianluca Scamacca scored 16 goals in 36 games in Serie A last term Wolves captain Ruben Neves says there can be “no more excuses” after their poor start to the Premier League season continued with a 2-0 defeat at West Ham. Bruno Lage’s side slipped into the bottom three with a disappointing display as they failed to add to their …

The question running through the start of this season for Arsenal was whether its lofty position was actually down to significant improvement or whether it had been flattered by the fixture list. A 3–1 win over Tottenham in Saturday’s North London Derby perhaps provided something approaching an answer—as well as ensuring Arsenal will end the weekend top of the table, no matter …