Jack Wilshere holds talks with Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids over becoming head coach – Paper Talk | Football News

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… THE ATHLETIC Jack Wilshere has held talks with Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids over becoming their new head coach. THE SUN Newcastle are reportedly plotting a January swoop for Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player…

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Wayne Rooney: Premier League return the target for Birmingham City, says new manager | Football News

Wayne Rooney has targeted a return to the Premier League with Birmingham City after his appointment as manager. Rooney was named Birmingham’s new boss on a three-and-a-half-year deal on Wednesday. Former Manchester United and England striker Rooney, who left his role as head coach of DC United by mutual consent on Sunday after they missed…

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Harry Maguire says he won’t sit on Manchester United bench and play only once a month forever | Football News

Harry Maguire admits he and Manchester United will need to “have a chat about things” should he continue playing only once a month. The England centre-back is concerned over his game time having fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and losing the captaincy. Maguire, 30, was linked with a summer move to West…

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Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen release clause could put Liverpool on alert – Paper Talk | Football News

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE SUN Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has a release clause in his contract that only three clubs can activate, according to reports – Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Image: Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has a release clause in his contract that only…

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Spain vs Scotland: ‘We have to play our game’ to secure Euro 2024 qualification, says Steve Clarke | Football News

Scotland manager Steve Clarke believes if his team play their “own game” against Spain they can get a result to secure qualification for Euro 2024. An impressive campaign sees the Scots sitting top of Group A with five wins from five, with a draw in Seville all that is required to secure a place in…

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Liverpool Women: Matt Beard’s side crack defensive conundrum – but can they break WSL’s top five? | Football News

Liverpool are out to prove that defence is the best form of attack this season. Opening the WSL new campaign with back-to-back wins is as good as it’s been since the 2017 Spring Series under Scott Rogers, where the Reds repeated the same feat and ended with a top-four finish. This time around, it’s Matt…

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Wayne Rooney: Birmingham’s pursuit of England legend could lead to the perfect pairing | Football News

Wayne Rooney and Birmingham City are the perfect pairing right now. Both at a crucial crossroads, and each having big ambitions for the future. The sacking of John Eustace has been explained by Birmingham’s chief executive, Garry Cook, who says the previous head coach was “misaligned” with the club’s leadership team, on a number of…

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Euro 2028: UK & Ireland to host European Championships as Turkey and Italy get 2032 | Football News

The UK and Ireland will host Euro 2028 while Turkey and Italy have been awarded 2032. The UEFA executive committee gave the green light to the five-nation bid, which ran unopposed after Turkey withdrew last week to focus on its joint bid with Italy for Euro 2032. Ten stadia were included in the UK-Ireland bid…

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Olympics set to tackle flag football at Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

FILE – AFC wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) of the Miami Dolphins carries the ball against NFC cornerback Tariq Woolen (27) of the Seattle Seahawks and outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith (55) of the Minnesota Vikings during the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl, Feb. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)…

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Ben Davies’ in-tray as Wales captain: From Premier League summit with Tottenham to containing Luca Modric – Reporter Notebook | Football News

Tottenham are top of the Premier League – yet there is some work to do for Ben Davies this week. The Spurs defender will lead Wales over the international break in a week which could arguably define exactly where they are in their post-Gareth Bale transition period. I doubt any Wales player or supporter will…

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