Gareth Southgate is considering fast-tracking Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo through the England ranks as interest in the teenager intensifies from Ghana, sources have told ESPN.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has told ESPN it will be a “dream for me” to win the Ballon d’Or and end Spain’s 64-year wait for a winner after emerging as Vinicius Junior’s biggest rival for this year’s award.
Both the USMNT and Brazil face major resets for different reasons, while Argentina and Portugal are nearing a future without their talismans Messi and Ronaldo.
