Man United willing to pay ¬100m to Antoine Griezmann to Old Trafford

The FC crew heavily debate the future of Antoine Griezmann, including his most likely destinations for next season. The football world's gossip mill is in full swing, and Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals here. United will pay €100m for Griezmann What looked set to be one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer could be over before the window even opens, with Manchester United close to completing a deal to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid. There have been plenty of hints from the 26-year-old striker that a move from La...

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CONMEBOL qualifying resumes

Neymar and Lionel Messi both play on a night of vital World Cup qualifiers. Brazil visit Uruguay as the standings' top two clash, while fifth-placed Argentina host Chile, one place and one point above them. Scores Live

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LIVE GameCast: Uruguay 0-0 Brazil

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LIVE GameCast: Argentina vs. Chile

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Extra Time: Arsenal, Kane and unfriendly friendlies

The guys respond to your tweets about Arsenal, Harry Kane moving to La Liga and playing in friendlies that turned nasty.

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How is progress defined for England?

The FC crew discuss where the bar is set for England's expectations in the 2018 Russia World Cup.

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Mile Jedinak: Australia lost the physical battle against Iraq

Mitch Langerak says Australia will lament their missed chances, as Iraq turned things around in the second half. Australia's late surge was not enough as a resilient Iraq held the Aussies to a 1-1 draw in Group B of AFC WCQ. Mile Jedinak admits Australia lost the physical battle against Iraq in their tense 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw in Tehran on Thursday. An awful pitch at PAS Stadium and constant rain made for scrappy contest, but Australia struggled to deal with Iraq's constant bombardment of long balls. Coach Ange Postecoglou said they were second-best in the air, an area that has traditionally been the team's strength, and invited pressure upon themselves. It was a surprise considering so many of the Socceroos...

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Wenger saga leaves everyone in limbo

Craig Burley suggests Arsene Wenger's uncertain future is affecting potential replacements and others around football.

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Gareth Southgate yet to make a decision on England captaincy

Gareth Southgate praised his England side for adapting well to a new formation in their friendly loss to Germany. Gareth Southgate has said he is still unsure as to the best possible candidate for England captain and added he needs time to identify Wayne Rooney's successor as the team's on-pitch leader. Rooney, 31, was overlooked for Southgate's squad for the 1-0 friendly defeat against Germany and Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley, raising doubts over the Manchester United forward's international future. In Rooney's absence, Gary Cahill captained England against Germany on Wednesday,...

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James Rodriguez goal guides Colombia past Bolivia

Colombia needed a late James Rodriguez goal to beat a resolute

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James Rodriguez goal guides Colombia past Bolivia

James Rodriguez scored as Colombia escaped Baranquilla with a win. Colombia needed a late James Rodriguez goal to beat a resolute Bolivia 1-0 in Baranquilla. Colombia, who came into the day a point outside the qualifying zone, needed a victory against ninth-placed Bolivia to keep pace with the top-five teams. And Jose Pekerman's men picked up the points in the 83rd minute through captain Rodriguez. Juan Cuadrado won a penalty just inside the box and the Real Madrid star slotted home the rebound after his initial penalty was saved back into his path.

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Clint Dempsey: 'I did everything I could to keep playing' after heartbeat issue

Clint Dempsey shares his experience with an irregular heartbeat and his recovery in time for the USMNT's next qualifiers. Clint Dempsey says he "did everything I could to keep playing" after being diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat. The ailment ended the forward's season in August of last year, and after recently returning with the Seattle Sounders, Dempsey will suit up with the U.S. national team on Friday for the first time since the Copa America last June. In an interview with ESPN's Julie Stewart-Binks, Dempsey admitted there were times he thought his career might be over, but he fought to continue and hopes...

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Dortmund can no longer afford Mbappe

With talks of Dortmund eyeing Monaco's Kylian Mbappe, Raf Honigstein thinks the youngster's price tag may now be too large.

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Shawal Anuar scores first Singapore goal in friendly loss to Afghanistan

Afghanistan Singapore 2 1 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats ESPN FC's Jason Dasey and Stanley Bernard looks ahead to Singapore's Asian Cup qualifier against Bahrain in Group E. Shawal Anuar scored his first international goal but it was not enough to prevent Singapore from falling to a 2-1 friendly defeat to Afghanistan in Doha on Thursday night. After Sharif Mukhammad had handed Afghanistan a fifth-minute lead at the Al Sailiya Sports Complex, Shawal got the Lions back in the contest with a clinical strike immediately after the restart. But Mustafa Azadzoy capitalised on some sloppy defensive play to help the Afghans score the winner in the 57th minute. In what was...

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Ex-JDT ace Safee Sali hails appointment of TMJ as FAM boss

Jason Dasey and Stanley Bernard discuss the Johor Prince's new role as FAM president after Tan Sri Annuar Musa withdrew from the race. Malaysia striker Safee Sali welcomed the imminent appointment of Tunku Sultan Ismail, who is set to become the new Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) supremo, after his rival Tan Sri Annuar Musa pulled out of the presidency race on Thursday. The Johor Royal, also known as TMJ, will be officially confirmed as FAM's 15th president on Saturday, 84 years since the inaugural leader Sir Andrew Caldecott assumed the position in 1933. Safee, who returned home from Manila along with his teammates...

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Tim Howard: U.S.'s Bruce Arena still a 'happy-go-lucky' coach

Tim Howard tells all about his recovery, his belief in Christian Pulisic and the USMNT's hopes for the 2018 World Cup. Bruce Arena remains a "happy-go-lucky" coach as he prepares for his first competitive games in his second stint as manager of the U.S. national team, Tim Howard says. Arena, who gave Howard his first senior international call-up when he previously coached the U.S. from 1998-2006, will lead the U.S. into a pair of World Cup qualifiers over the next week, with the nation's hopes of qualifying for Russia in 2018 still in the balance. But Howard says Arena hasn't let the pressure get to him and...

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UEFA fines Barcelona ¬19k for pitch celebration against PSG

Barcelona's epic 6-1 victory over PSG came at a small cost. UEFA have fined Barcelona €19,000 for the pitch invasion by supporters which occurred following their Champions League comeback victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the Camp Nou. Barca overturned a 4-0 first-leg deficit with an improbable 6-1 win in the return match which culminated with a Sergio Roberto goal deep into stoppage time. The right-back's goal sparked wild celebrations on the Camp Nou pitch, with players, staff and fans rushing to join the players on the field in triumph. PSG boss Unai Emery says the joy of winning another Ligue 1 title will help the team recover from their loss to Barcelona. Included...

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Gomez: No surprise Dempsey is back

Herculez Gomez says Clint Dempsey's return is a testament to him as a person, but warns the U.S. must be careful with him.

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EXCLUSIVE: Dempsey opens up about heart issues

Clint Dempsey shares his experience with an irregular heartbeat and his recovery in time for the USMNT's next qualifiers.

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Karim Benzema on freeze-out from France squad: 'I have to know'

France coach Didier Deschamps has said he has been highly impressed by Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe. Karim Benzema has demanded Didier Deschamps give him an explanation for his continued absence from the France squad, telling RMC: "I have to know." Benzema has not featured for his country since October 2015 after initially being suspended by the French Football Federation (FFF) due to his alleged involvement in the alleged extortion of France teammate Mathieu Valbuena. Legal restrictions preventing the Real Madrid forward and Valbuena meeting were eased ahead of UEFA EURO 2016, leading to speculation...

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