Iceland have named an experimental squad for Sunday s friendly with United States as they continue to plan for Euro 2016 and the World Cup 2018 qualifiers.
Since qualifying for the Euros in France back in October, Iceland have won just one of their friendlies beating Finland during their recent training camp in United Arab Emirates.
After this weekend s test against the US, Iceland have four further games scheduled before getting their Euro 2016 campaign under way against Portugal on June 14.
World Cup qualifiers begin in September, with Lars Lagerback and Heimir Hallgrimsson naming four domestic players in their squad for Sunday, including debutants Aevar Ingi Johannesson and Aron Sigurdarson.
We have to prepare for the Euros in France, whilst also…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer offered his support to Erling Haaland after his compatriot joined Manchester City, though the Manchester United great told the striker he has joined the wrong side of Manchester .
Old Trafford favourite Solskjaer spent the majority of his career with United, before taking his first role in senior management as the coach of Molde in 2011.
But it was not until a second spell in Norway with Molde for Solskjaer that he crossed paths with Haaland, managing the youngster for two years before returning to coach United in 2018.
Haaland subsequently earned a move to RB Salzburg, where he thrived before joining Borussia Dortmund, who beat away interest from United to sign the Norway striker.
The draw of Solskjaer was not enough to convince…
Juventus hopes of progressing to the Champions League last 16 suffered a massive blow as they were stunned 2-0 by Maccabi Haifa.
The Bianconeri went into their third Group H encounter trailing pacesetters Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica by four points.
And their deficit to at least one of that duo will grow after they were outplayed by the Israeli champions on Tuesday at Sammy Ofer Stadium.
Omer Atzili s first-half double was the difference, but the margin of victory could have been greater for Maccabi as they claimed a famous win that will increase the scrutiny on under-fire Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri.
6 Juventus have conceded in six consecutive European games for the first time since December 2013. Obstacle.
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Following a slow start in the Jupiler Pro League that saw Royale Union dropping two points in the first round, the former Belgian Champions are keen to find the winning way when they host Friday night Berschoot VA. The game will be played at Stade Joseph Marien where over 9, 000 fans hope to see a better outcome from their favourites.
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A heartbreaking last season that culminated with Royale Union losing the Belgian championship title in the last round, despite dominating the Jupiler Pro League during the entire time, was one of the most exciting finale witnessed in recent Belgian football.
Although Union SG defeated Genk in the last game, Clubb Brugge s goalless stalemate ag…
A move to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to Paris Saint-Germain would be impossible , according to club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
Ronaldo and Manchester United parted ways after an explosive interview in which the Portugal star said he felt betrayed by senior figures at the club, while claiming to have no respect for manager Erik ten Hag.
The five-time Ballon d Or winner s exit has led to much discussion over his next club, with Ligue 1 giants PSG one of the teams rumoured to be interested in making a move for the 37-year-old.
But PSG president Al-Khelaifi ruled out any potential deal, although he did speak highly of the former Real Madrid man.
He s a legend, he s a star, Al-Khelaifi told Sky Sports News. The footballer, I admire and love him as a player an…
Milan fought back from two down to draw 2-2 at Lecce in Serie A on Saturday, but the comeback did little to distract from their continuing slump.
Stefano Pioli s men threw away a 2-0 lead against Roma last Sunday and were then knocked out of the Coppa Italia by 10-man Torino in midweek.
Things looked to be going from bad to worse for them at Stadio Via del Mare, with Theo Hernandez s early own goal added to by a Federico Baschirotto header in the 23rd minute.
A Rafael Leao snapshot pulled one back, before Davide Calabria equalised 20 minutes from the end, and although the champions could not complete the turnaround, the draw was enough to put Milan second.
13 Rafael has been involved in 13 goals (8 goals, 5 assists) in 17 league appearances so far, five …
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Gareth Southgate said England’s players fell short of the standards they “need to be at” against Malta but had no concerns about their attitude and aptitude ahead of next summer’s European Championship.
Nobody at Wembley expected anything other than a victory from the side ranked fourth in the world against the one nestled between Fiji and Bermuda in 171st.
But already-qualified England made hard work of a straightforward Group C qualifying assignment on Friday, with Enrico Pepe’s own goal giving the hosts a lead in a first half in which they failed to muster a single shot on target.
Harry Kane added another after a rare moment of quality interplay in the second half as Southgate’s side limped to a 2-0 victory that all but assures their place among th…
Roy Hodgson feels Wilfried Zaha is unlikely to play again for Crystal Palace this season because of injury, but hopes he will opt to stay on at the club.
The 30-year-old suffered a hamstring problem during last week’s win over Bournemouth and is expected to miss both the trip to Fulham and the final match of the campaign against Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park.
The Ivory Coast international is out of contract in the summer, but Palace are keen for their talisman forward to agree a new deal, reported to be worth around £200,000 a week.
“The injury seems to be more serious than we would like it to be, so I fear he is not likely to play again this season – but we can only hope,” said Hodgson, whose own future at Selhurst Park remains uncertain past the e…
Charlotte FC have bolstered their defensive ranks with the arrival of Fulham defender Tim Ream on a free transfer.
Ream, who spent nine years at Craven Cottage, has signed a two-year deal and returns to the United States 13 years after joining Bolton from the New York Red Bulls.
The 36-year-old made 312 appearances for Fulham, more than any other player in the 21st century apart from captain Tom Cairney (325), ranking 25th on the all-time list.
During his time with the Cottagers, Ream won promotion to the Premier League on three occasions, twice via the play-offs, with the other seeing Fulham crowned as champions during the 2021-22 season.
Ream helped Fulham to a 13th place finish last year, keeping three clean sheets in his 18 outings.
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