ST. LOUIS — Amidst all the excitement surrounding the young U.S. soccer team, a wide-eyed squad that kicked off the new World Cup era with an enlightening performance over the weekend, Mauricio Pochettino warned there would be ups and downs along the way. After all, almost half of the roster had never played at the senior level, and the group as a whole hadn't spent much time together.

Here at The Mag, we've invited a number of regular/irregular contributors to introduce us to their Newcastle United heroes and villains. Thanks to Tony Mallabar for accepting the challenge. Tony takes a look at the heroes and villains of Newcastle United during his various decades supporting NUFC. So, back in 1977, young Mallabar was living a contented life as an eight-year-old with his mother and father and younger brother.

Paul Finebaum believes Deion SandersColorado's time is coming to an inevitable conclusion after another damaging loss that exposed the same issues that will follow the Buffaloes throughout the 2026 season. Colorado's last failure was Saturday night, at #12 Texas Tech exceeded Buffaloes 29-7 at Folsom Field. The result dropped Sanders' team to 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Big 12 play as Colorado entered its bye week on a three-game losing streak.

In the morning. Finally, we can see some light at the end of the tunnel. Arsenal play again on Saturday and Mikel Arteta will be hoping his remaining players, who have international commitments, can play out their final games injury-free. Martin Odegaard played the full 90 last night as Norway lost again to Portugal, leaving them bottom of the table. Arsenal's captain had an assist on the night, but I think it's fair to say Christopher Ajer's strike was the scorer's own work - watch here.

On Sunday night, "MVP" chants rained down on Bryce Young as he led the Panthers to a 32-26 victory over the Lions, earning his first prime time win. It was both fitting -- Young threw for 329 yards and two touchdowns -- and a reminder of how far he's come. Just two years ago, he wasn't even playing in games. He was the backup to Andy Dalton, whose chance to become an NFL starter seemed in the balance.

Lamine Yamal kept up his run of early goals in the Nations League when he put Spain ahead with a superb sixth-minute goal against Czechia on Saturday. Spain, winners of this summer's World Cup, have now gone 41 matches without a loss. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente shook his head in admiration and disbelief as Yamal cut inside down the right and unleashed a powerful curling shot with his left foot into the top left corner.

There is no shortage of connections between football and horse racing, with the field's top stars succeeding as owners. The most prominent of these include Sir Alex Ferguson and Michael Owen, the latter of whom will target a number of high-profile junior races in the 2026 Breeders' Cup at the end of October. But the connection between football and horses goes beyond racing, with many clubs making the horse a central feature of their badges.

According to CaughtOffside, it is reported that Real Madrid is considering the transfer of "Juventus" striker Kenan Yıldız to "Arsenal" among the clubs connected with the Turkish national team. Citing Spanish news, the report says that Madrid have increased their interest and are monitoring Yıldız's situation in Turin. A move could be explored in the upcoming transfer window, but no offers or deals have been reported.

TEMPE, Ariz. - The first U.S. camp since the World Cup featured more than a dozen young players looking to impress coach Mauricio Pochettino in this four-game window. Yunus Musa fits the profile in some ways: 23 years old, in good form with his club and eager for international opportunities as he enters a new four-year period. Advertising What makes Musa stand out is that he has already played in a World Cup — four years ago in Qatar, not this summer's jamboree in North America.

It's time for the NFL to make its annual trip to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the venue has impressed the traveling stars. 14:11, 05 October 2026Updated 14:14, 05 October 2026 Washington Commanders fans during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium The latest NFL stars to enter Tottenham Hotspur Stadium have heaped praise on the home of the Premier League club.

Norway coach Stale Solbakken has announced plans to bench Erling Haaland for Sunday night's 2-1 defeat to Portugal. The Manchester City striker was feeling tired before the game, but Solbakken claims the 26-year-old wants to be in the starting XI: "He (Haaland) was tired against Wales. That's why we had a frank talk yesterday. We looked at the possible options."

One of the most surprising pieces of West Ham's summer business was their decision to allow Freddie Potts to join Club Brugge. However, Carlton Cole has backed the player he calls his "adopted son" to tear things up in Belgium and one day return to the London Stadium as a more capable player. Ex-Hammers striker Cole has a healthy relationship with the midfielder, having worked as loan manager and overseeing Potts' impressive season with Portsmouth.

The club made a "comprehensive" appeal on Friday following the publication of a report by an independent commission detailing the Premier League giants' widespread financial misconduct in one of English football's biggest scandals. "The club's firm position," read a brief statement from City, "is that, on multiple grounds, the opinion contains clear material errors of law, principle and fact and is dangerous."

Manchester City are making headlines. Despite the international break, the Etihad club dominates the debate. The fact that Manchester City have won all 7 of their matches this season, including 5 in the Premier League, is not the reason for the headlines. Instead, of course, were the findings of an independent commission after being tasked with reviewing 115 alleged breaches of Premier League rules.

Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa has returned to his club and will not feature for the Three Lions against the Czech Republic in the Nations League on Tuesday after struggling in the 7-0 demolition of Croatia. 12:31, 05 October 2026Updated 13:26, 05 October 2026 Ezri Konsa returns to Arsenal and will miss the England v Czech Republic match England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Ezri Konsa has returned to Arsenal for treatment on two separate fitness issues, although he revealed that he does not expect either to be anything "major".

PORTO, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 04: Francisco Conceicao of Portugal reacts after receiving a red card during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group stage match between Portugal and Norway on October 04, 2026 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images) 
 Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao He was sent off against Portugal in the 86th minute, on the verge of being substituted, after receiving two yellow cards in 10 seconds.

The 2026 NFL season is going better than anyone expected for the Cleveland Browns. Not only was their defense solid without Myles Garrett, but the Deshaun Watson-led offense also performed in key moments. Watson has been heroic in the fourth quarter in three straight games, leading game-winning drives for an offense that started the season as one of the league's worst.

Crewe Alexandra midfielder Jack Lankester says a 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers was just what they needed after six straight draws in League Two. Having had to settle for single points against Port Vale, Walsall, York City, Colchester United, Shrewsbury Town and Rotherham United, Alex got back to winning ways in style with a convincing win over the Gas. Advertising…

Two years after the U.S. Men's National Team's last win over CONCACAF rivals Mexico, the Americans celebrated that feeling again. Julian Hall, Cavan Sullivan and Malik Tillman scored as Mauricio Pochettino's side beat El Trin 3-0 at State Farm Stadium on Saturday night. It was the Americans' third win in the September-October window and their first head-to-head win over Mexico since March 2024.

Listen to this article About 3 minutes The audio version of this article was created using artificial intelligence technology. Mispronunciations may occur. We work with our partners to continuously review and improve results. Canadian men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch has called for Manchester City to be severely punished for breaching the Premier League's financial rules, saying his managerial experience against the club has convinced him there are inconsistencies in his work.

The winger's finish was crucial in helping his side end a long goal drought Anthony Scully wasted little time getting off the mark for Exeter City(Photo: Frankie OKeeffe/PPAUK/Shutterstock) Former West Ham United academy talent Anthony Scully made an unforgettable debut for Exeter City. The winger was announced as a new signing for the Grecians just hours before their League Two clash with Rotherham United, but started and scored the winner.

Contents Man City 9/4 to be relegated before the potentially record-breaking points cut-off The city is expected to appeal the ruling Arsenal Look Back at the Headlines What comes next for the city No one saw this coming. With just five games into the new season and an ongoing international break, Manchester City have been found guilty of more than 100 charges of breaching the Premier League's financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.

Alex Scott is set for a big move next summer and Chelsea are "at the front of the queue", according to Matt Law. If you like Talk Chelsea's coverage and want to see more, add us as a preferred source on Google to favorite us and see more of our content. An article by Matt Law for the Telegraph claims today that Chelsea are "at the front of the queue" to sign Bournemouth's Alex Scott.

Photo copyright Joseph Buvid-Imagn Images The Houston Dash's playoff hopes are officially over. Houston was eliminated from NWSL postseason contention on Sunday after losing 3-2 to the Washington Spirit at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Dash twice pulled away from a one-goal deficit, but Clara Luwanga's 84th-minute goal eventually gave Washington all three points. Tara Rudd opened the scoring for Washington in the 11th minute, but Miljana Ivanovic equalized shortly before halftime.

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For years, Tottenham Hotspur have tried and failed to replicate those amazing days of Mauricio Pochettino. Of course, the lilies did not win the cup under the leadership of the Argentine, but they reached the final of the Champions League. Some of the best players of the modern era have also become icons of the Premier League under Pochettino. Harry Kane is the club's record goalscorer, while Dele Alli is one of the best young players to emerge from Tottenham in two decades.

It's been a hot start to the season for the Cleveland Browns. They came out strong and earned a 3-1 record through the first four weeks of the season. They get solid contributions across the board, but some players stand out more than others. Fans weren't sure what to expect from their new receiver heading into the regular season. Sometimes it takes time for rookies to start making a real impact, but not in Cleveland.

The NFL has rolled into Tottenham once again with all its spectacle and gusto and the money has duly rolled into Spurs' transfer coffers. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is now the oldest to host a game from across the Atlantic, with 60,907 fans packed to watch the Indianapolis Colts defeat the Washington Chiefs 30-13 in the first of this year's NFL London Games.

Morning, a very quick Sunday blog for you, as I overslept. Not much. Waking up at 8am isn't exactly inconsiderate behavior, but I feel like I'm a little behind schedule, and as we all know, it's feelings that matter, not facts. Looking around I see that England scored seven (7) ahead of Croatia last night. Bukayo Saka scored two of the goals and made it 4-0 with an assist from Jude Bellingham (see here) and it's interesting to see him in that position.

His time at Stamford Bridge didn't work out as expected, but he wouldn't change his decision to join the Blues if he could go back in time. Danny Drinkwater has spoken about his time at Chelsea(Image: YouTube/The Athletic FC) Danny Drinkwater is in two minds about his Chelsea tenure after admitting he would never turn down a transfer. However, the former midfielder has regrets about how his career turned out for the Blues.

After losing a host of key talent during the last summer transfer window, Newcastle United have turned their attention to building for the future rather than landing on ready-made replacements. The hierarchy spent a pretty penny in the market to soften the blow of high-profile departures, with the average age of additions just 20 years and six months. New boss Matthias Jaissle is clearly tasked with helping the youngsters progress, but their path to success could be blocked by one player at St James' Park.

Luke Humphries secured his second World Grand Prix title after producing an extraordinary comeback to beat Gerwyn Price 6-4 in a thrilling final. Humphries, the first player in history to reach a four-year final, rallied from 3-0 down to win six of the next seven sets at Leicester's Mattioli Arena to win his first major title of the year. The former world champion averaged 93.16 and, not to be outdone, Humphries hit 10 maximums in a high-profile contest that Price controlled early on before crashing to a 105 finish in the deciding leg of the fourth set.

Replacing a generational transfer is considered one of the most difficult tasks in football. Teams that lose a player of this caliber usually spend years trying to recover from the pressure he created on their own, and the results are rarely measured. The Browns were expected to face this problem after trading Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. A month into the season, the numbers tell a very different story.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III scored a spectacular one-handed touchdown to claim a dramatic 29-26 road victory over the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots entered the game 1-2 after an uneven start defined by Drake Maye's turnovers, two more in this game as he had an interception and a fumble. And it looked like it would be 1-3 when AFC champion Josh Allen found Keon Coleman for a 34-yard score.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick thanks the fans after his team's victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Former Manchester United player Quinton Fortune has urged Manchester City youngster Nico O'Reilly to consider a move as they look to strengthen their former club at left-back.

Republic of Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said he felt Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team amid allegations of spitting during Sunday's tense UEFA Nations League draw. The teams clashed at half-time in a 1-1 draw behind closed doors in Serbia., external Damien Doyle, head of athletic performance for the Republic of Ireland, claimed he was spat at by an Israeli player.

Chelsea lost to the Champions League in a friendly this weekend, but Xabi Alonso was focused on three goals. Xabi Alonso watched Chelsea lose to Portsmouth at Cobham on Saturday(Image: (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)) Chelsea were beaten 2-0 by Portsmouth in a friendly behind closed doors as they stepped up their preparations for a return to domestic football.

Aston Villa were highlighted when they agreed to sign Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on a season-long loan deal in July football.london the move will — if all goes well — become permanent next summer. Sources close to the talks declined to say what the terms of the commitment were, but described them as "direct". Usually with conditional commitments, the conditions are related to the number of minutes a player, in this case Garnacho, has completed on the field.

In any normal club, Brennan Johnson would be hailed as an icon and a legend. However, Tottenham Hotspur is no ordinary club. At the end of the 2024/25 season, Johnson was the man who scored the winning goal in the European final. To be honest, this is the only positive that Spurs have had in their fight against relegation in the last two years.

Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, Arsenal podcast with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode of Interlull we start with the gunge before England score 7en goals against Croatia, Bukayo Saka getting two of the goals. We also touch on the other Arsenal players on the scoresheet (Gökeres and Merinos for Sweden and Spain respectively) and Christos Tzolis' hamstring injury.

Football·Summary Kaylee Hunter scored in the 100th minute as AFC Toronto beat visiting Vancouver Rise 2-1 at York Lions Stadium on Sunday. The NSL regular season game also served as the quarterfinals of the W Canadian Championship Canadian Press · Added: 04 Oct 2026 20:25 EDT | Last update: 1 hour ago Listen to this article About 1 minute The audio version of this article was created using artificial intelligence technology.

ST. LOUIS — Mauricio Pochettino had just 18 months to prepare the U.S. soccer team for this past summer's World Cup, a schedule with its own limitations. By staying for a second term, the Argentine now has four full years to mold the program into his vision, with players who fit his system and young prospects with no baggage or bad habits.

Photo copyright EM Dash-Imagn Images Gotham FC have signed Spanish international defender Leila Ouahabi to a contract until the 2028 NWSL season, with the club introducing the 33-year-old at halftime of Sunday's match against Angel City FC. The signing was announced on the same day Ouahabi and Chicago Stars FC mutually agreed to part ways. Ouahabi made his Chicago debut on July 18 against Angel City and started 9 of his 11 games for the club.

Republic of Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said he felt Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team amid allegations of spitting during Sunday's tense UEFA Nations League draw. The teams clashed at half-time of the 1-1 draw behind closed doors in Serbia, with the Irish Times reporting that Republic of Ireland head of athletic performance Damien Doyle claimed he was spat at by an Israeli player.

Sky Sports Darts pundit Wayne Mardle reckons Luke Humphries is a double World Grand Prix champion after coming from 3-0 down against Gerwyn Price to win 6-4 in a double-start ... I could be wrong, but a few years ago I don't think Luke would have entered a game like this to win. It was sheer belief: guts and determination that you could do it - and he could do it against anyone from any position.

AFC Bournemouth's Eli Junior Croup warms up before the Premier League match between Fulham and Bournemouth at Craven Cottage on May 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierce/Getty Images) Barcelona have joined Arsenal and Tottenham in their bid for Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi. The 20-year-old French forward has emerged as one of the Premier League's most exciting young strikers and his performances have naturally attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs.

For 30 minutes, Sunday's matchup between the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers was a defensive slugfest. Brock Purdy and the 49ers offense ultimately broke down. Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos fell short of another comeback as the 49ers improved to 4-0 with a 24-14 victory in a matchup of Super Bowl contenders. Advertising Playing against a secondary that lost both starting cornerbacks Patrick Surtain II and Riley to injuries, the 49ers turned a 3-3 halftime tie into a 17-6 lead in the fourth quarter.

Former ManUtd player Dwight Yorke has intensified his interest in the vacant head coach position of the Ghana national team. The former Trinidad and Tobago striker speaks to Asempa FM. "This is a job that most coaches would be interested in because of the history of Ghanaian football" "I have friends like Sammy Kuffour and he speaks highly of Ghana football, so I am very interested in coaching Ghana." - he said…

Photo copyright: EM Dash-Imagn Images Kate Del Fava earned her first call-up to the US women's national team, joining Utah Royals defender Emma Hayes as an injury replacement for Naomi Girma. The 28-year-old was already due to be in Atlanta this week with the U.S. Under-23s, where he was called up as a senior player. Instead, he will join the senior team for an October camp and two matches against world No.

Tottenham Hotspur's manager Roberto De Zerbi celebrates after saving the team from relegation during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Tottenham Hotspur could make a surprise move for Mauro Icardi, with Roberto De Zerbi interested in bringing the experienced striker to North London.