Ted Lasso’s ‘believe’ speech echoed by new USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino

data-mm-id=”_924mysqff”>In the third season of Apple TV's Emmy Award-winning "Ted Lasso," the show's main character — Lasso, an American football coach who achieves soccer success in England — gives a speech about what the "Believe" sign he hung above his office door really means.Lasso, played by show co-creator Jason Sudeikis, rips up the sign after his club loses to the first-place team and his star striker abruptly retires. His crestfallen players are stunned. He then goes into a show-defining speech about where belief truly comes from.RELATED: David Beckham makes bold prediction for U.S. men’s national team"Belief doesn't just happen because you hang something up on a wall. All right? It comes from in here. You know? And up here,&#034…

Henry claims Haaland fails to do ‘bare minimum’ as Arsenal icon highlights one area of improvement

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry criticised Manchester City forward Erling Haaland after Pep Guardiola were dumped out of the Champions League by Real Madrid.

were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu and Pep Guardiola s were knocked out of the competition in heartbreaking fashion on Wednesday night.

I didn t like it

Brazil international Rodrygo scored against Man City *once again* to give Real Madrid a 4-3 aggregate lead inside 15 minutes of the return leg.

Real Madrid produced an excellent defensive performance as they kept Man City at bay for much of the 90 minutes, but Kevin De Bruyne netted a deserved late equaliser to take the game into extra-time.

Most of t…

Mason Greenwood: Man Utd are ‘prepared to absorb’ striker into squad on one condition

Mason Greenwood could be reintegrated back into the Man Utd squad this summer if they fail to find a buyer for the striker, according to reports.

The 22-year-old, who is on loan at La Liga side Getafe, faced charges including attempted rape and assault but the Crown Prosecution Service announced in February last year that the case had been discontinued.

Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said in February that a fresh decision would be made on Greenwood this summer now that INEOS has been delegated control of football operations at Old Trafford.

Reports last year that Man Utd were planning to retain him following an internal investigation were met by public outcry and Ratcliffe acknowledged that a decision will have to be made when Greenwood returns about what ha…

Man Utd ‘offers’ £145m pair to Barcelona as Deco gives ‘immediate’ response to approach

Man Utd have offered Mason Mount and Antony to Barcelona in an attempt to offload the duo over the summer, according to reports.

There could be some big changes ahead at Old Trafford over the summer after Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed a deal to buy 27.7 per cent of the Premier League club from the Glazers earlier this year.

Ratcliffe and INEOS have taken control of the football operation at Man Utd as part of the agreement and they have already lined up their new CEO in Omar Berrada, while Jason Wilcox has joined as technical director from Southampton.

Man Utd are still having difficulties agreeing to make Dan Ashworth who is currently on gardening leave their new sporting director but they are confident they will eventually get their man.

And that should…

Mbappe hints at impending Real Madrid transfer after winning fifth consecutive Ligue 1 award

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe says a page is turning in my life as he prepares to leave France for Spanish giants Real Madrid.

confirmed last week that he will be departing the Ligue 1 champions at the end of the season.

Everyone and their dog knew this was the case, but it was nice to hear confirmation from the man himself.

A transfer to Real Madrid is on the cards for the France captain, with an agreement in place for several months.

Mbappe could have faced off against his future employers in this season s Champions League final but missed out after losing 2-0 on aggregate to Borussia Dortmund in the semis.

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and despite his side s disappointing elimination, he w…

Man Utd: Ten Hag accused of being ‘jealous’ of Slot’s arrival at Liverpool after he shows ‘nasty side’

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has been criticised for being jealous of Arne Slot s arrival at Liverpool following recent comments about his compatriot.

The Red Devils have had a poor season, finishing eighth in the Premier League and being dumped out of Europe before Christmas after finishing bottom of their Champions League group.

There have been rumours that Ten Hag has growing support among the hierarchy after .

However, there is still a possibility that the Dutchman could get sacked as .

If Ten Hag does stay at Man Utd next season, he will come up against compatriot Slot, who has succeeded Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool in his first Premier League role.

But Ten Hag commented recently that people have been going overly lyrical about Slot s Feyenoord w…

Man Utd star ‘could well be off’ for ‘unthinkable’ £40m discount in shock summer sale

Man Utd could sell Marcus Rashford this summer in a huge discount after a disappointing season, according to a former Premier League CEO.

The Red Devils forward scored 30 goals in the 2022/23 campaign to end that season as the club s top goalscorer but Rashford could manage only eight goals this term.

There has been speculation that Rashford could move on from this summer after criticism of his performances and body language.

Speaking after , Rashford wrote on X:  It s time to come off socials for a few weeks. I plan to rest and reset mentally after a challenging season individually and collectively.

Thanks to the fans that stood by me through a difficult period. To the ones that didn’t just remember at United, we always stick together. [prayer hand…

Chelsea ‘prepare three bomb signings’ as ‘major update’ on Man City summer raid emerges

According to reports, Chelsea are interested in signing Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez as they have made the forward a priority target.

The 24-year-old joined from Argentinian side River Plate at the start of 2022 for a fee of around £14m.

has largely played second-fiddle to Erling Haaland over the past two seasons, but he s still been able to grab 36 goals and 18 assists in his 103 appearances for the Premier League champions.

Despite this, Alvarez has been linked with a move away from Man City in recent days. He has addressed exit rumours and insisted he s happy at the Etihad but will see what happens .

“These are things that are said, but I am calm; I am comfortable and happy at City; we will see what happens.”

Chelsea a…

Southgate told to take Phil Foden ‘excuse’ away as Souness says England stars must ‘b****y lead’

Graeme Souness has told England s so-called leaders to b****y lead and sort failing that isn t rocket science , and urged Gareth Southgate to take Phil Foden s excuse away.

England are top of Group C having beaten Serbia and drawn with Denmark, but neither display was particularly convincing from one of the pre-tournament favourites and in particular was met with derision from the majority of pundits and Three Lions fans, with many calling for the manager s head.

Remove Foden s excuse

Both Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold were taken off in the second half against Denmark, and while Gary Neville reckons both will sit out the final group clash against Slovenia, Souness has urged Southgate to use Alexander-Arnold as an impact subsitute but keep Foden in the startin…

England: Declan Rice claims James McClean is ‘bitter’ after Irishman dropped ‘very overrated’ dig

England midfielder Declan Rice has hit back at Wrexham winger James McClean after the Arsenal star was told he is very overrated and not world-class .

enjoyed a brilliant debut season for Arsenal in 2023/24 following his £100m move from Premier League rivals West Ham United.

The centre-midfielder proved to be one of the signings of the season as he helped take the Premier League title race to the final day.

But like most of his England teammates, Rice has struggled at Euro 2024 as

He s not world class

35-year-old Wrexham star McClean who has played 103 times for the Republic of Ireland recently hit out at Rice, who is very overrated .

“I think Declan Rice is very overrated, McClean said.

Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s a very…