With a rich array of attacking talent, Bruno Genesio’s men have their eyes on European success – and the Red Devils should be wary   COMMENT It’s approaching crunch time in the Europa League. There are eight hopefuls left in the competition, with Manchester United the clear favourites to lift the only European trophy missing from their cabinet. However, the tournament is about more than silverware for Jose Mourinho’s men: it is means to an end, as victory would secure qualification for next season’s Champions League, a competition they would otherwise likely miss out on through the Premier League. Saviour & Centurion: Ronaldo rises again Editors' Picks Juve on alert:…

FC Cincinnati will select five players in Tuesday’s MLS expansion draft, and the new team has some quality options to choose from If Atlanta United’s MLS Cup triumph provided a blueprint for future teams to follow in enjoying immediate success in Major League Soccer, then early evidence suggests the league’s next expansion team isn’t going to be following that path. FC Cincinnati has made a flurry of signings of USL players and MLS reserves, the sort of bargain shopping that isn’t exactly going to boost excitement levels about the new team. If there is something to be excited about for Cincinnati fans, it is that the team is about to…

The former Timbers boss will step in for the MLS side to replace Gregg Berhalter, who departed to coach the United States national team Caleb Porter has been announced as the new Columbus Crew head coach, replacing Gregg Berhalter, who departed the club to take the United States national team job. The Crew also announced former Toronto FC vice president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko as their new president and head of soccer operations. “We are thrilled to have secured Tim Bezbatchenko and Caleb Porter to lead Columbus Crew SC,” the Crew SC Investor-Operator group said in a statement. “Tim’s track record in building a successful team, including an MLS…

The Red Devils manager admits he will have to make tough selection calls if his side begin to slip out of contention for a top-four finish Jose Mourinho is prepared to “protect” his players in Premier League fixtures if he feels Manchester United need to prioritise the Europa League. The Red Devils have seen their resources tested to the full this season as they have competed in four competitions until their FA Cup elimination last month.  Mourinho shifts blame to attackers Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent…

The Manchester United boss praised the Frenchman for his showing at Turf Moor on Sunday and believes he is capable of becoming a “very special player” Jose Mourinho says having a rejuvenated Anthony Martial at Manchester United is like a new player arriving in his squad. As has been the case for several first-team stars at Old Trafford this season, Martial’s performances have drawn public criticism from Mourinho in recent weeks. Premier League Team of the Week Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as…

The former Boca Juniors boss belives he can help bring an attacking style to the MLS side and help the club return to winning ways The LA Galaxy named Guillermo Barros Schelotto as the club’s new head coach on Wednesday, and the Argentine has promised to bring an attacking brand of soccer to the club.   Schelotto takes over a club looking to rebound from missing the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, only the second time the club has failed to make the playoffs in back-to-back years.   Despite that, the 45-year-old takes over a roster with plenty of attacking options. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored 22 times in…

The manager moved to put an end to a series of public posts of training and recovery sessions which have drawn his ire in recent months Jose Mourinho has enforced a social media ban on his Manchester United players in a bid to limit the extent of information leaking out of the first-team squad. ‘Fixed and stronger’ Zlatan eyes comeback Various United stars have hit the headlines for posts made on their various social media accounts this season, perhaps most notably when Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard came under fire from ex-United defender Rio Ferdinand for performing a dance routine in the dressing room at the club’s Carrington training site and…

The Dutch giants are in fine form as the season grows more intense, but coach Peter Bosz must find a new balance in his attack as they chase Feyenoord COMMENT When Ajax emerged from the summer transfer window with the additions of Bertrand Traore and Hakim Ziyech, they appeared to have injected a much-needed spark into a floundering attack. Mourinho’s tribute to Ranieri Adding to a forward line consisting of striker Kasper Dolberg, midfielder Davy Klaassen and winger Amin Younes, they were quick and threatening enough to recover from early season stumbles, in which they lost to and drew with strugglers Willem II and Roda JC respectively, and get into the title race.…

The Loons have added a third designated player in the form of the experienced Slovakia international, who joins from FC Copenhagen Minnesota United announced the signing of Jan Gregus as the club’s third ever designated player on Thursday.  The Slovakia international midfielder comes to MLS from Danish Superliga outfit FC Copenhagen.  The 27-year-old has played 22 times for his country since making his debut in March of 2015.  Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put on a five-star show Lukaku…

A fourth-placed finish in the Premier League could yet mean a club misses out on qualifying for Europe’s premier club competition next season The race for a place in the Premier League’s top four looks set to be the most exciting for some time, with up to six sides fighting it out to finish in the three places behind champions-elect Chelsea. All the latest transfer rumours But there could yet be a final twist in the tail for one of those sides even if they do secure fourth-place in the top-flight. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping…