Big Weekend: Manchester United, Martin, Wood and the battle for fourth between Spurs and Villa
A brave new Manchester United era continues until the next one plods along soon enough. Russell Martin needs a win and so really do Spurs against Villa.
Articles By Ryan Baldi
Real Madrid cry-arsing is enough to outweigh Uncle Carlo affection
Disrespect? The real disrespect was shown to Rodri by Real Madrid, who would be the most hated club in the world without Carlo Ancelotti.
The ten worst signings Erik ten Hag made at Manchester United sum up incredible waste
Manchester United sacked Erik ten Hag for a number of reasons but recruitment feels chief among them. His ten worst signings were made for almost £400m.
Erik ten Hag makes surely his last Premier League winners and losers appearance
Premier League winners and losers covers Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer, Crystal Palace and Arsenal but the bulk of it goes to Erik ten Hag and Man Utd.
MLS power rankings asks awkward questions of Messi and Miami while Phil Neville entertains
Phil Neville would obviously be 50) if it were possible but instead he must settle for 10) on an MLS power ranking which asks awkward questions of Lionel Messi.
The good, the bad and the average possibilities when predicting Pochettino’s USMNT future
Mauricio Pochettino has not managed his first USMNT game yet but it is worth looking at what would represent success, par and failure during his reign.
F365 interview: Lennard Maloney dreaming of Arsenal and the World Cup
Heidenheim’s United States international midfielder Lennard Maloney speaks to Football365 about rejection, dreams and bloody hard work.
MLS too easy for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami; how can they fix the ‘Beckham rule’?
Lionel Messi is paid more than the entire rosters of 25 of the league’s 29 clubs so it’s little wonder Inter Miami are so dominant. It’s un-American.
F365 Interview: Paul Lambert on how he shackled Zidane to win Champions League
Imagine shackling Zinedine Zidane in a Champions League final. Paul Lambert talks to F365’s Ryan Baldi about the moment history was made.
F365 interview: Getting Messi’s shirt, brushing shoulders with Mahomes and leading change in MLS
Johnny Russell hopes MLS represents his retirement home, but six years and counting of brushing shoulders with Lionel Messi will have been no easy payday.
F365 interview: Why Martin Zubimendi turned down Liverpool for ‘family’
If anyone can understand Martin Zubimendi’s decision to turn down Liverpool’s advances this summer in favour of staying at Real Sociedad, it’s Asier Illarramendi.
MLS power rankings show no Messi, no problem for Inter Miami
There’s just a month and a half of the 2024 MLS regular season left, which by our reckoning puts us firmly in ‘business end’ territory.
Goals galore, who shot JR? and the ‘Messi’ of the arena – remembering the wacky world of the MISL
The Major Indoor Soccer League ran for only 14 years but it has a legacy which took in goals, soap opera whodunnit screenings and a Messi-like superstar.
Chelsea man among seven US goalkeeper options for Mauricio Pochettino
The United States have traditionally produced great goalkeepers but that is being tested by Matt Turner. So who’s next?
Trossard’s match-winning turn at Aston Villa highlights the vital importance of the super-sub
Leandro Trossard wants to start games for Arsenal, but maybe the best way for him to shine and deliver a Premier League title is from the bench.
Mia Hamm: The USWNT icon with unparalleled influence on and off the field
There is a reasonable case to be made that few, if any, athletes past or present have etched a legacy as grand as Mia Hamm’s.
Five US-eligible players Pochettino should poach for his Stars and Stripes revolution
Mauricio Pochettino has a few things to sort out as USMNT manager if his appointment goes through, not least poaching some talents from England and beyond.
Man City 14-year-old among teenage USMNT prospects for Mauricio Pochettino
Here are 10 American teenagers Mauricio Pochettino should have on his radar ahead of the 2026 World Cup, including a Man City child and more.
Aaronson takes first step on long road to Leeds salvation after letting ‘hero’ status slip with miss
Brenden Aaronson started life at Leeds with immense promise but tried to engineer a move away in the Championship. There is still hope for the American.
Pressing, pace and fast-tracking youth: what a Pochettino USMNT might look like
With Mauricio Pochettino reportedly agreeing to become the new USA head coach, we look at what that appointment might mean for the USMNT.
Seven candidates to become next USMNT manager, including Manchester United target Southgate
The United States men’s team needs a new manager before co-hosting the 2026 World Cup and former England boss Gareth Southgate might make the most sense.
American revolution: How Emma Hayes has revitalised the US women’s team
As they prepare to face Brazil in the gold medal match in Paris on Saturday, here are five things we’ve learned so far about Emma Hayes’ stewardship of the USWNT.
The Redeem Team: US Olympics football team to rescue the summer?
This summer was shaping up to being one of the most miserable periods in recent memory for the United States men’s national team. Until Paris.
Five US stars who desperately need a transfer this summer
Two years ahead of the US World Cup, five of their biggest stars desperately need a new club, including one Leeds flop.
F365 interview: MLS’s giant Englishman Jack Elliott with Scottish ambitions
Jack Elliott was the 77th pick in the 2017 MLS Superdraft and he will soon tick over 200 games for Philadelphia Union. He spoke to our Ryan Baldi.
Jose Mourinho ‘yelling’, Drogba leaving his foot in: How the MLS All-Stars beat Chelsea
Eighteen years ago the MLS All-Stars shocked Chelsea and infuriated Jose Mourinho by beating the Premier League champions. We have the inside story.
Forget Klopp; US should go big-game hunting and target the biggest buck
The US women waited for Emma Hayes and the US men should do the same for Pep Guardiola. And we know he loves the States.
Messi not spent like Ronaldo but this Argentina thrives without him
Argentina actually won the Copa America without Lionel Messi on the pitch but this is no story to match Ronaldo and Portugal.
Marcelo Bielsa marrying his risk-rich vision with traditional Uruguay cynicism
Marcelo Bielsa has taken his Uruguay side to the brink of glory at the Copa America by negotiating on his non-negotiables.
American idiots? Did USMNT botch it with former Leeds boss Jesse Marsch?
The American Dream has been alive and well at the 2024 Copa America. And it’s been lived by Canada under Jesse Marsch.