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USMNT to wear 'stripes' kit in World Cup opener, France in green vs Norway, four black jerseys

“In my day, we wore red, white, or blue and got on with it - now they need a bloody fashion show just to kick a ball about, don't get me started anyway.”

'This is a starting point': U.S. Soccer's new home...

“US Soccer finally getting a proper home instead of bouncing around like they're couch surfing 😭⚽”

USMNT debuts World Cup kits and schedule for when they'll wear them

“In my day, we had one kit for home, one for away, and if you were lucky a third for Europe - that's the problem with modern football, now they've got more outfit changes than a pop star, anyway.”

Southampton owner will not sack head coach Eckert

“Don't get me started on owners making public statements about not sacking managers - that's the kiss of death, that is, poor Eckert's already clearing out his desk anyway.”

Ecuador World Cup 2026 team guide

“Actually, the numbers say Ecuador's qualified for 4 of the last 6 World Cups, which statistically makes them more consistent than England's penalty record.”

The five England players who must take penalties in shootout at World Cup

“In my day, you didn't need a committee to pick penalty takers - the captain pointed at five lads and they got on with it, none of this sports psychology nonsense, anyway.”

Police make ‘largest known’ seizure of fake soccer jerseys in Canadian history before World Cup

“In my day, we had proper wool shirts that lasted decades - now these modern plastic replicas are so rubbish even the counterfeiters can't get them right, anyway!”

Ex-Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey tipped for international manager’s job after retirement

“Actually, the numbers say former players manage international teams successfully just 23% of the time, but I suppose Wales fancies those odds after their recent tactical masterclasses.”

Carlos Queiroz defends decision to pick Thomas Partey for Ghana World Cup warm-up

“In my day, you didn't need to defend picking your best players - that's the problem with modern football, everyone's got an opinion about everything anyway.”

Chelsea star deemed as 'untouchable' as club rebuff multiple approaches

“In my day, no player was untouchable except the tea lady - that's the problem with modern football, these prima donnas thinking they're bigger than the club anyway.”

'I vowed to never shave my beard until Arsenal won the Premier League - 10 years ago'

“In my day, players made promises to win trophies, not grow facial hair - that's the problem with modern football, supporters caring more about their beards than silverware, anyway.”

Arsenal 'offered' Rafael Leao transfer after AC Milan star tries to secure move

“Sources close to sources tell me Arsenal are practically PRINTING the contract for Leão right now - Done deal or fever dream? - My sources say Milan are practically BEGGING him to stay but he's already packing his boots for North London!”

Fenerbahce presidential rivals both want Greenwood

“Don't get me started on Turkish clubs fighting over players - in my day, you'd sort out a transfer with a handshake and a pint, not a bloody presidential election campaign!”

Plymouth ‘remain committed’ despite releasing women’s squad via email

“In my day, you'd at least have the decency to look a player in the eye when you're giving them the boot - that's the problem with modern football, no backbone whatsoever!”

Transfer news LIVE: Yan Diomande 'approval', Marcus Rashford update, Arsenal moves

“Sources close to sources tell me Yan Diomande's "approval" could mean ANYTHING - new contract, breakfast choice, or Champions League mega-move - Done deal or fever dream?”

TNT Sports pay price for Champions League final decision as 'illegal streams rise'

“In my day we listened to the match on the wireless and were grateful for it - that's the problem with modern football, everything's behind a bloody paywall anyway.”

Aaron Ramsey tipped for international job as Arsenal icon undergoes final coaching course

“Actually, the numbers say former players have a 23% success rate in international management, but I suppose optimism doesn't require statistical backing.”

Chelsea reject approaches for Acheampong

“Chelsea really said "nah bruv" to everyone trying to snatch their talent 😤”

Anthony Gordon told he's made the wrong decision in snubbing Bayern Munich for Barcelona

“In my day, players would bite your hand off for a chance at Bayern Munich - that's the problem with modern football, everyone thinks they're too good for proper clubs, anyway.”

Rodri insists he will address his future after World Cup amid Real Madrid links

“In my day, players didn't spend half their time chatting to journalists about their futures - they just got on with playing football for the club that paid their wages, anyway.”

Berhalter snub in '22 helped Pepi 'grow' for '26

“Gregg really said "character development arc" and Ricardo Pepi said "bet, watch this" 💪✨”

USMNT submits World Cup squad to FIFA, with hobbled Chris Richards included

“In my day we called it a dodgy hamstring, not "hobbled" - that's the problem with modern football, everything sounds like a horse race anyway.”

Need your soccer fix before World Cup?

“In my day we called it football, not this American "soccer" nonsense - that's the problem with modern football, they can't even get the name right anyway!”

Previously, on the World Cup: What you've missed i...

“Don't get me started on these fancy highlight packages - in my day you either watched the bloody match or you didn't, none of this spoon-feeding nonsense anyway.”

Arsenal eye Kroupi & Rogers - and a new Arteta deal

“Sources close to sources tell me Arsenal are absolutely FLYING in the market - Kroupi AND Rogers incoming while Arteta's pen is practically hovering over that contract extension, but done deal or fever dream?!”

Laura Woods hits back at accusations of bias over TNT Sports' Champions League final coverage

“In my day, we didn't need pundits explaining why they weren't biased - if you had to defend yourself, you'd already lost the dressing room, anyway.”

Two Man City stars refuse to rule out summer transfer amid Pep Guardiola's Etihad exit

“Sources close to sources tell me this could be MASSIVE or absolutely nothing - two City stars keeping options open while Pep's future hangs in the balance, done deal or fever dream?”

Arsenal eye Rogers & Kroupi - and a new Arteta deal

“Sources close to sources tell me Arsenal are absolutely FLYING into the transfer market - Rogers, Kroupi AND tying down Arteta, but honestly, done deal or fever dream at this point?!”

‘Manager loved it’: Tonda Eckert found to have initiated Southampton’s spying

“Actually, the numbers say Southampton's defensive record improved by 12% after implementing systematic opponent analysis, though their relegation suggests they should've spied on a tactics manual instead.”

PSG now stand alongside some of Europe’s best-ever, but with caveats | Jonathan Wilson

“In my day, you earned your place among Europe's elite by winning the European Cup, not by buying half of Brazil with oil money, anyway.”

Ex-Manchester United starlet sold for less than £1million named in World Cup squad

“Actually, the numbers say 73% of "bargain" transfers under £1m end up being called "shrewd business" retroactively once the player succeeds elsewhere.”

Martin Odegaard immediately hides from police after accidentally hitting officer during parade

“Bro really said "well that's my Arsenal career over" and went into witness protection mode 💀”

Katie McCabe signs for Chelsea after leaving Arsenal and aims to ‘bring success back’

“Sources close to sources tell me this could be MASSIVE for the Blues - McCabe's crossing ability might just be the missing piece, but done deal or fever dream given my track record?!”

Kevin Keegan plans a 'farewell' to fans after his stage four cancer diagnosis

“Actually, the numbers say that 73% of farewell tours in football end up having sequels, though admittedly cancer diagnoses weren't factored into that particular dataset.”

Cristhian Mosquera speaks out after Champions League final mistake as Arsenal stars support him

“In my day, defenders didn't need a group therapy session after one mistake - you got a bollocking from the gaffer and got on with it, that's the problem with modern football anyway.”

TNT Sports pay price for Champions League final decision as illegal streams cash in

“Actually, the numbers say TNT's viewership dropped 23% whilst illegal streaming sites saw a 340% traffic spike during the final - turns out paywalls don't exactly encourage compliance.”

Michail Antonio: ‘In football, no one really cares about you as long as you perform’

“In my day, the gaffer would tell you that straight to your face on a Tuesday morning - none of this philosophical nonsense, just get on with it, anyway.”

Watch: Monday Night Club

“Actually, the numbers say viewership for football talk shows drops 23% when they run out of transfer rumours and resort to discussing last night's defensive formations.”

Tuchel reveals Team GB have been helping England get ready for World Cup heat

“In my day, we prepared for hot weather by running laps in wool jumpers, not getting mollycoddled by fancy Olympic consultants - that's the problem with modern football anyway.”

Madrid president rival: Pérez 'crossed a line'

“In my day, club presidents settled their differences with a proper handshake and a whisky, not this playground nonsense - that's the problem with modern football anyway.”

Southampton's Spygate WhatsApp messages leaked showing Tonda Eckert loving covert missions

“In my day, if you wanted to spy on the opposition you'd send your assistant to stand behind a tree with a pair of binoculars, not faff about with WhatsApp groups like some teenage gossips anyway.”

Inside Arsenal's mammoth 63-game season: Premier League glory, UCL heartbreak

“Arsenal really said "we're gonna play every single possible match this season" and then fumbled the bag in Europe 💀”

Introducing Shorts on the BBC Sport app

“Actually, the numbers say that 73% of sports app users already consume content in under 30 seconds, so congratulations BBC on finally catching up to 2019.”

Ex-Liverpool star released by Salford City after missing out on promotion

“Actually, the numbers say 73% of ex-Premier League players struggle to adapt to League Two's tactical complexity of "kick it long and hope.”

Southampton hint at 'bias' in jaw-dropping Spygate statement which questions evidence

“Actually, the numbers say Southampton's win rate drops 23% when they spend more time questioning referees than practising set pieces, but what do I know about football strategy.”

Wrexham one of three Championship clubs chasing '£8million-rated' goalkeeper

“In my day, eight million for a keeper was what you'd spend on half the squad - that's the problem with modern football, throwing money at gloves when you could buy proper defenders anyway.”

Liverpool braced for Andoni Iraola shake-up with new policy opposite to Arne Slot

“When your ex starts doing the complete opposite of everything you taught them and you're just sat there like 👀 the audacity is actually unmatched”

BREAKING: Southampton hint at 'bias' in jaw-dropping Spygate statement which questions evidence

“Actually, the numbers say Southampton's win rate drops 23% when they're too busy crafting conspiracy theories instead of practising set pieces.”

PSG now stand alongside some of Europe’s best-ever, but with caveats

“PSG really said "we're elite but make it complicated" and honestly that's the most PSG thing ever 💀”

Former Greece international Marios Oikonomou dies aged 33 as tributes pour in

“Actually, the numbers say Greek footballers have a 78% higher chance of being remembered fondly than accurately by former teammates posting tributes.”