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Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight
Read full article: Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fightUruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa thinks his players deserve an apology, not sanctions, for entering the stands at Bank of America Stadium and participating in a fight with Colombia fans following his team’s 1-0 Copa America semifinal loss.
If Jürgen Klopp is available, Jim Curtin says no others need be interviewed by US Soccer
Read full article: If Jürgen Klopp is available, Jim Curtin says no others need be interviewed by US SoccerPhiladelphia coach Jim Curtin thinks the search for Gregg Berhalter’s successor as U.S. coach doesn’t need to be complicated.
Gregg Berhalter fired as U.S. men's soccer coach after Copa America first-round exit
Read full article: Gregg Berhalter fired as U.S. men's soccer coach after Copa America first-round exitGregg Berhalter was fired as U.S. men’s soccer coach, nine days after his team’s first-round exit from the Copa America flamed doubts he was the right person to remain in charge for the 2026 World Cup.
Uruguay beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties after scoreless draw, advances to Copa America semifinals
Read full article: Uruguay beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties after scoreless draw, advances to Copa America semifinalsUruguay advanced to the Copa America semifinals with a 4-2 victory over Brazil on penalty kicks after the teams played to a scoreless draw.
Calls for Berhalter to step down from USMNT are growing. Here are possible candidates to replace him
Read full article: Calls for Berhalter to step down from USMNT are growing. Here are possible candidates to replace himJürgen Klopp, Thierry Henry and Marcelo Bielsa are among those being speculated about as candidates to take over from Gregg Berhalter as U.S. coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
US prepared to face South American power Uruguay with its Copa America future hanging in the balance
Read full article: US prepared to face South American power Uruguay with its Copa America future hanging in the balanceThe U.S. is prepared to face South American power Uruguay on Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium with its future in the Copa America tournament hanging in the balance.
American winger Tim Weah's suspension extended to 2 games for red card against Panama
Read full article: American winger Tim Weah's suspension extended to 2 games for red card against PanamaThe suspension of American winger Tim Weah was extended to two games by South American soccer’s governing body for punching Panama’s Roderick Miller during their Copa American group stage match Thursday.
Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil's all-time goal-scoring record
Read full article: Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil's all-time goal-scoring recordNeymar has scored his record 78th and 79th goals for Brazil in a 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia.
New coach, similar ethos as Marsch prepares for Leeds debut
Read full article: New coach, similar ethos as Marsch prepares for Leeds debutDon’t expect Leeds to look markedly different under the leadership of new American coach Jesse Marsch following his arrival at the struggling English Premier League club as the replacement for the fired Marcelo Bielsa.
Stormy six-goal thriller: Man United sinks Leeds in EPL
Read full article: Stormy six-goal thriller: Man United sinks Leeds in EPLManchester United conceded twice in 24 seconds at Leeds to throw away the lead before goals from substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga secured a 4-2 victory in the Premier League.
Injury-hit Leeds thrashed again in EPL, 4-1 by Arsenal
Read full article: Injury-hit Leeds thrashed again in EPL, 4-1 by ArsenalInjury-hit Leeds has slumped to its second alarming loss in five days, 4-1 at home to Arsenal in the only English Premier League match to take place because of a wave of pandemic-affected postponements.
Chelsea, Man City win big without playing a striker in EPL
Read full article: Chelsea, Man City win big without playing a striker in EPLChelsea and Manchester City didn’t field a recognized striker between them yet still combined for 11 goals in ominous displays by the two title contenders in the Premier League.
Reality TV star helps 4th-tier Crawley cause FA Cup shock
Read full article: Reality TV star helps 4th-tier Crawley cause FA Cup shock(Clive Brunskill/Pool via AP)Sat on an upturned bucket next to the touchline, Marcelo Bielsa stared at the ground after seeing his Leeds team concede a third goal in another stunning result in the FA Cup. And, rather embarrassingly, the latest defeat was administered by a fourth-tier team containing a reality TV star making his debut in professional soccer. Crawley caused a major upset on Sunday, beating Premier League team Leeds 3-0 to make a mockery of the 62-place gap between the clubs in English football’s pyramid. Later, eighth-tier Marine hosts Premier League giant Tottenham in the biggest mismatch in the history of the cup, with 161 spots separating the teams. On Saturday, sixth-tier Chorley eliminated second-tier Derby and Premier League team West Bromwich Albion was ousted by third-division Blackpool.
Fans return to the EPL as Chelsea, Man U enjoy comeback wins
Read full article: Fans return to the EPL as Chelsea, Man U enjoy comeback winsThe fans — 2,000 from West Ham, 2,000 from Chelsea — had contrasting experiences on opposite sides of London. Chelsea’s players treated their select group of attending fans to a comeback of their own at Stamford Bridge. The match saw respective managers Frank Lampard, of Chelsea, and Marcelo Bielsa, of Leeds, meet for the first time in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Guardiola didn’t make a single substitution, at a time when he is pushing the Premier League to increase the number of replacements from three to five for player-welfare reasons. It’s now 11 goals in 11 games for the Everton striker after scoring the equalizer in a 1-1 draw at Burnley.
Man City slips further behind leader Everton with Leeds draw
Read full article: Man City slips further behind leader Everton with Leeds drawManchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola, left, talks with Leeds United's head coach Marcelo Bielsa at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Manchester City at Elland Road in Leeds, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. What to make of seeing his Manchester City side held 1-1 by Bielsa's Leeds on Saturday? While Leeds had seven shots on target, Raheem Sterling's 16th-minute strike low shot inside the far post was one of only two for City. We must do more and better.”Especially with City already eight points behind Everton, which is the early leader after beating Brighton 4-2 to make it four wins out of four. Fifth-place Leeds, which like Everton has played a game more than City, is still three points ahead of Guardiola's side.
Guardiola takes on his guru, Bielsa, for 1st time in England
Read full article: Guardiola takes on his guru, Bielsa, for 1st time in EnglandLeeds United's head coach Marcelo Bielsa looks out during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Fulham at Elland Road Stadium, in Leeds, England, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Within two years, Guardiola was at the helm of Barcelona and leading what would become perhaps the greatest ever team at club level. Indeed, Bielsa would feel the full force of Guardiola’s team when returning to Spanish soccer in charge of Athletic Bilbao in 2011. Guardiola never played under Bielsa, though he dearly wishes he had. “Leeds have a specific way of playing, completely different to all the teams in the league,” Guardiola said.
Disjointed and overrun, Man Utd slumps to loss on EPL return
Read full article: Disjointed and overrun, Man Utd slumps to loss on EPL return(Richard Heathcote/Pool via AP)Manchester United began its Premier League campaign with a performance as disjointed as its offseason. Maybe the 3-1 home loss to Crystal Palace on Saturday shouldn’t really have come as a surprise. After all, United only ended a pandemic-prolonged 2019-20 season 33 days ago with a demoralizing loss to Sevilla in the Europa League semifinals. “We knew Manchester United didn’t play last week and that we had the mental advantage,” Palace winger Andros Townsend said. On a day when 21 goals were scored in four games, there were also wins for Everton, Leeds and Arsenal.
Liverpool wins wild opener vs Leeds in EPL title defense
Read full article: Liverpool wins wild opener vs Leeds in EPL title defenseLeeds United's head coach Marcelo Bielsa calls out to his players during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United, at the Anfield stadium, in Liverpool, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (Phil Noble, Pool via AP)
Liverpool wins wild opener vs Leeds in EPL title defense
Read full article: Liverpool wins wild opener vs Leeds in EPL title defenseLeeds United's head coach Marcelo Bielsa calls out to his players during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United, at the Anfield stadium, in Liverpool, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. Bielsa’s first English Premier League game as a manager was barely a half-hour old and already there’d been five goals, countless chances and furious, end-to-end drama. Back in the top division after a 16-year absence, Leeds is certainly going to be a fun watch under the Argentine coaching great this season. “It was eventful,” Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk said with a smile, summing up a chaotic match. It was much more straightforward for Arsenal against another promoted team as the Premier League started a month later than scheduled due to the pandemic that is still preventing fans from attending games.
Liverpool opens EPL title defense against promoted Leeds
Read full article: Liverpool opens EPL title defense against promoted LeedsLiverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp, left, celebrates following the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Liverpool are champions of the EPL for the season 2019-2020. The trophy is presented at the teams last home game of the season. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)LONDON Leeds' first game in the Premier League in 16 years couldn't be tougher: a trip to champion Liverpool. Liverpool can, therefore, get a head-start on two of its biggest rivals and will open its first title defense since 1990 with a match against promoted Leeds on Sept. 12 followed by games against Chelsea away and Arsenal at home.
AP Interview: Leeds owner tells Bielsa to relax, stress less
Read full article: AP Interview: Leeds owner tells Bielsa to relax, stress lessIn this photo taken on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani poses for a picture after an interview with the Associated Press in Lisbon, Portugal. Leeds is counting on Marcelo Bielsa leading the team in the Premier League while planning for a future without the enigmatic manager. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)LISBON As owner of Leeds, Andrea Radrizzani is one of the few people who can challenge Marcelo Bielsa and be blunt with the enigmatic manager. He is very meticulous, but I always try to advise him to relax because he brings a lot of stress in his daily life and I think stress is never positive, Radrizzani said in an interview in Lisbon. As Leeds discovered on Thursday it will open the Premier League against champion Liverpool on the weekend of Sept. 12-13, Bielsa remained without a contract.