Jurgen Klinsmann, USMNT Part Ways: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

Jurgen Klinsmann was removed from his post as the United States men’s national team manager on Monday, U.S. Soccer announced.   U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati made a statement in the announcement that read in part: We want to thank Jurgen for his hard work and commitment during these last five years. He took pride in having the responsibility of steering the program, and there were considerable achievements along the way. Many are aware of the historic victories, including leading us out of the Group of Death to the Round of 16 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but there were also lesser... 

Jurgen Klinsmann Comments on USMNT Job Status, Recent Losses and More

United States men’s national soccer team coach Jurgen Klinsmann is firmly on the hot seat, but he doesn’t believe his job is in jeopardy. “I’m not afraid,” Klinsmann said, per Sam Borden of the New York Times. “What you need to do is stick to the facts. Soccer is emotional, and a lot of people make conclusions without knowing anything about the inside of the team or the sport. I still believe we will get the points we need to qualify, and I am even confident we could win the group.” The question marks about his job security have arose over the past two... 

Leo Messi Reportedly Covers Unpaid Wages of Argentina’s Security Staff

Turns out Leo Messi is not just a class act on the pitch. According to journalist Juan Palo Varsky, Messi acted generously, and fast, when he heard that Argentina’s security staff had not been paid for “several months.” Messi quickly got on phone to his father and arranged for payment for the workers who had fallen victim to the Argentinian FA’s current financial problems.  Varsky told the story on “No Somos Nadie“ on Metro 95.1, as picked up on by Sport:  Lionel Messi was in his room waiting for the game against Brazil in Belo... 

US Soccer Reportedly Has Looked for Jurgen Klinsmann Replacement

With the United States men’s national soccer team reeling after a 4-0 World Cup qualifying loss to Costa Rica Tuesday, reports have surfaced that a replacement for head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has long been under consideration. Steven Goff of the Washington Post was the first to report Tuesday that current L.A. Galaxy and former Team USA boss Bruce Arena had been tabbed as a potential successor to Klinsmann even prior to the Costa Rica defeat. ESPN FC’s Doug McIntyre and Jeff Carlisle added Thursday that USA Soccer has been looking at candidates since late last year. Arena,... 

Building Blocks in Place, but Can Klinsmann Lead USMNT out of Its Dark Place?

Less than a week ago, all was well with the United States men’s national team. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann‘s squad had a successful summer, reaching the third-place game of Copa America Centenario. The early fall saw youngsters like Christian Pulisic and Lynden Gooch emerge as solid parts of the present and future, while players such as Sacha Kljestan and Julian Green came in from the cold. Tim Howard was in top form, with Geoff Cameron and John Brooks looking like a center-back pairing that could solidify the back line until the 2018 World Cup and beyond. The momentum, you’d have... 

Wayne Rooney Apologises for ‘Inappropriate’ Images and Behaviour

Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has issued an apology after pictures emerged showing he had attended a wedding party the night after England beat Scotland at Wembley. Rooney’s statement offered a complete apology, according to a report from the Press Association and the Guardian: “Earlier today, Wayne spoke privately to both Gareth Southgate and Dan Ashworth to unreservedly apologise. He would like to further extend that apology to any young fans who have seen these pictures.” Rooney’s apology comes amid reports club manager Jose Mourinho was also left... 

Lionel Messi, Argentina Boycott Media After Ezequiel Lavezzi Marijuana Report

Lionel Messi and the entire Argentina team boycotted media members by walking out of a press conference following the team’s 3-0 victory over Colombia on Tuesday night, according to BBC Sport. The boycott was in response to a report that alleged Ezequiel Lavezzi had smoked marijuana, a claim the forward denied. “We’ve received many accusations, a lot of lack of respect and we never said anything,” Messi said. “We know there are lots of you who are not in the game of not showing us respect, but getting into one’s personal life is very grave.” Reporter Gabriel... 

Looking Beyond Reputation to Aid Lionel Messi May Be Argentina’s Salvation

The overriding reaction in Argentina on Tuesday was one of relief. After four World Cup 2018 qualifiers without a win, the national team’s 3-0 victory over Colombia didn’t just lift them back into fifth in the CONMEBOL group—the play-off spot for progression to the tournament in Russia—it also restored a measure of belief. With most struggling nations, there is an underlying thought that it might simply be the players. Maybe this particular generation just isn’t good enough. Argentina doesn’t have that. This generation lost in the final of the World Cup in 2014.... 

Gareth Southgate Can Help England Rebuild from the Back

There was a moment midway through the first half of England’s 3-0 win against Scotland at Wembley Stadium on Friday when Joe Hart received the ball to his feet, looked at his options and chose to ignore each of his centre-backs who were beckoning to receive it from him, instead taking a touch and thundering it upfield into the opposition half. It was a frustrated swipe from the on-loan Torino goalkeeper, one that seemed to be saying: “Enough; enough dallying at the back, enough heart-in-mouth moments in defence.” John Stones and Gary Cahill had more than once in those first 20... 

North Korea Aiming to Produce Future Lionel Messi

North Korea are attempting to produce “super-talented players who can surpass the skills of Lionel Messi,” with World Cup glory the ultimate goal for Kim Jong-un’s Hermit Kingdom.  Despite their lowly position of 126th in the FIFA rankings, Ri Yu-Il, the head of the country’s only football academy, is targeting eventual world domination, beginning with supremacy in Asia.     Outlining the Pyongyang International Football School’s ambitious plans, he told Agence France-Presse (h/t ESPN FC): “We are training our students to become super-talented... 

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