Soccer

David Moyes says VAR decision was ‘scandalous’ It was a day of managers disagreeing over the correct use of the video assistant referee as several Premier League games threw up controversial decisions on Saturday. West Ham were denied a 90th-minute equaliser when Maxwel Cornet’s effort was ruled out after Jarrod Bowen was judged to have fouled Edouard Mendy in the …

One of the last remaining pre–World Cup questions for the U.S. men’s national team was answered Thursday. Come Nov. 9, the projections can stop and the scrutinizing of club appearances can be temporarily put to rest. On that day, in New York City, manager Gregg Berhalter will reveal the U.S.’s 26-man roster that’ll be headed to Qatar, and, barring any …

Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte is pleased with number of chances his team were able to create against Fulham in their 2-1 win, and has no worries about the form of last year’s golden boot winner Son Heung-min. The South Korea forward has failed to find the net in the opening six games of the season and had a goal …

Leicester City’s resistance as it relates to parting ways with French center back Wesley Fofana appears to have been broken. Chelsea and Leicester have reportedly reached a deal that will see the 21-year-old defender become part of the makeover at Stamford Bridge, according to French outlet RMC Sport. L’Equipe reports that the deal is worth $82.5 million, with add-ons potentially making …

Yan Osadchyi made his competitive debut for Redditch United in a 3-0 win at Stourbridge on Monday and was voted man of the match by the travelling fans Yan Osadchyi had no plans to appear in this season’s FA Cup and in many ways he wishes he was not preparing to play for non-league Redditch United in the first qualifying …

Erling Haaland, the brilliant 22-year-old striker from Norway, was already locked in as one of the Premier League’s most impressive newcomers this year. His performance for Manchester City on Saturday continued a hot start for the young star. City got an early scare from Crystal Palace at the Etihad, surrendering a John Stones own goal in the fourth minute, and a header …

Wiegman says England won’t be complacent Venue: Stadion Wiener Neustadt Date: Saturday, 3 September Kick-off: 16:30 BST Coverage: Live text commentary and report on the BBC Sport website Sarina Wiegman says England’s players have stopped partying and are ready to move on from their Euro 2022 triumph and qualify for the 2023 World Cup. Thirty-four days after being crowned champions …

As complex as it has become, with its set-piece coaches and analytics teams and intricate tacticians within every team around the globe, soccer can sometimes be a simple game. For example, when you take one of the best young strikers since the turn of the century and put him in a team that creates goalscoring opportunities better than any other, …

Morecambe have reached League One under Bond Group’s ownership, the highest level in their history Morecambe owner Bond Group Investments has put the League One club up for sale, with Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring stepping down from the board. Whittingham and Goldring also own financially troubled Premiership rugby union side Worcester Warriors. Warriors have been served a winding-up petition …

Manchester United’s long-winded pursuit of Antony has come to its conclusion, making the Ajax star the most expensive Eredivisie player in the Dutch league’s history. According to ESPN, the two sides have agreed to a €95 million ($94.8 million) with €5 million in add-ons, with the 22-year-old signing a five-year contract at Old Trafford. Man United confirmed the transfer on …