Introducing Gift Orban, the Nigerian 'phenomenon' scoring goals like Haaland
Gift Orban was different from anyone else Patrick Metcalfe had encountered in his career."He would literally kill someone to score a goal," Metcalfe, who played with the burgeoning Nigerian striker while at Norwegian club Stabaek, told theScore. "Even if...
Key thoughts and analysis from Tuesday's Champions League action
The Champions League quarterfinals got underway this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday's action in Europe's premier club competition.Tuchel didn't lose this one, his team didThomas Tuchel's main frustration with Bayern Munich's 3-0 defeat at...
Preview, predictions for Champions League quarterfinals
The Champions League returns with the quarterfinals this week. Here's a breakdown of the four matchups on tap in Europe's premier club competition, along with predicted outcomes for each tie.Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich
First leg: April 11 (Etihad Stadium)
Second...
Key thoughts and analysis from Saturday's Premier League action
theScore examines the most important developments and biggest talking points from Saturday's slate of action in England's top flight.Chelsea are a mess no manager can clean upMake fun of him all you like, but Frank Lampard isn't the reason...
Managerial merry-go-round: Predicting new hires in the Premier League
Job stability isn't really a thing in the Premier League.Thirteen managers have already left their positions in England's top flight this season - a record since the league was reduced from 22 teams to 20 before the 1995-96 campaign....
Key thoughts and analysis from Saturday's Premier League action
theScore examines the most important developments and biggest talking points from Saturday's slate of action in England's top flight.Grealish earns starring rolePep Guardiola's squad rotations have swallowed up some big players at Manchester City. Sergio Aguero had to battle...
Predictions for final stretch of riveting Premier League season
With the March international break now firmly in the rearview mirror, it's full steam ahead in the Premier League until the end of the season. There's still much to be decided over the next two months as an engrossing...
How can Herdman propel Canada to next level ahead of 2026 World Cup?
John Herdman and Canada have laid the groundwork. Once an afterthought on the global stage, the men's national team has been transformed - rather quickly under the influential Englishman's tutelage - into a burgeoning program, generating excitement within the...
Key thoughts and analysis from Saturday's Premier League action
theScore examines the most important developments and biggest talking points from Saturday's slate of action in England's top flight.Conte's talking himself out of a jobAntonio Conte said Thursday that he didn't think there were any plans for Tottenham Hotspur...
Key thoughts and analysis from Tuesday's Champions League action
The Champions League last 16 concludes this week, with the remaining quarterfinal berths being decided. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday's action in Europe's premier club competition.By the numbers: Trying to make sense of HaalandCristiano Ronaldo,...