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Heynckes returning to Bayern?

According to reports, Jupp Heynckes is set to take over at Bayern Munich. The 72-year-old reportedly will come out of retirement to manage the Bavarians, and Raphael Honigstein asks if he can steady their rocking ship. Watch &#187
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/espn-fc-tv/86/video/3220617/watch-heynckes-reportedly-returning-to-bayern

Who has the best strikeforce in Europe? Real Madrid, PSG or another?

For years Barcelona's "MSN" was
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/espn-fc-united-blog/68/post/3213726/who-has-the-best-strikeforce-in-europe-real-madrid-psg-or-another-club

Welcome to CONMEBOL, World Cup qualifying's most difficult region

"The most difficult way of reaching the World Cup finals is via the South American group," says Ecuador captain Antonio Valencia. "You can
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/fifa-world-cup/4/blog/post/3219462/conmebol-in-south-america-is-world-cup-qualifying-toughest-region

Pique voting in Catalan election leaves Spain in awkward spot ahead of World Cup qualifying

How long ago it must seem to Julen Lopetegui since his Spain side tore Italy to shreds and left themselves not only on the threshold of
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/team/spain/164/blog/post/3219565/pique-voting-in-catalan-election-leaves-spain-in-awkward-spot-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifying

Usmanov won't sell Arsenal stake to Kroenke, £2bn offer still stands

Arsenal's minority owner Alisher Usmanov says he is not involved in any discussions with majority shareholder Stan Kroenke about selling his
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/arsenal/story/3220459/usmanov-wont-sell-arsenal-stake-to-kroenke-2-billion-offer-still-stands

Jose Mourinho will select Antonio Valencia's games carefully - sources

Manchester United are prepared to be cautious with Antonio Valencia's workload this season as Jose Mourinho anticipates another long
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3220350/jose-mourinho-will-select-antonio-valencias-games-carefully-sources

Bayern bosses have asked Mats Hummels' opinion of Jurgen Klopp

Mats Hummels has said that his bosses at Bayern Munich have asked him for the lowdown on his former coach Jurgen Klopp as the German
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/bayern-munich/story/3220583/bayern-bosses-have-asked-mats-hummels-opinion-of-jurgen-klopp

Roma director Francesco Totti quits coaching course after two weeks

Francesco Totti has withdrawn from a course to earn a preliminary coaching badge due to his commitments as a director of Roma, the Italian Association of
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/as-roma/story/3220213/roma-director-francesco-totti-withdraws-from-coaching-course-after-two-weeks

Tottenham's Harry Kane 'very happy,' but won't rule out move abroad

Harry Kane insists he is happy with Tottenham but could consider a move abroad later in his career. The in-form striker will <a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/story/3220628/tottenhams-harry-kane-happy-but-wont-rule-out-move-abroad

Paulinho has evolved since joining Barcelona from Evergrande - Tite

Brazil coach Tite says Paulinho has got even better since his €40 million summer move to Barcelona. The midfielder has been a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/barcelona/story/3220363/paulinho-has-evolved-since-joining-barcelona-from-guangzhou-evergrande-tite

Facebook chief won't rule out bid for Premier League broadcast rights

Facebook's head of sports, Dan Reed, has refused to
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/story/3220525/facebook-chief-wont-rule-out-bid-for-premier-league-broadcast-rights

Ryan Giggs backs Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford partnership

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho should unleash Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in the same team, according to Ryan
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3220348/ryan-giggs-backs-anthony-martial-marcus-rashford-partnership-at-manchester-united

United Bid Committee cuts possible host cities for 2026 World Cup to 32

The United Bid Committee, which is attempting to secure the hosting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announced on Wednesday that it has
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/fifa-world-cup/story/3220614/united-bid-committee-cuts-possible-host-cities-for-2026-world-cup-to-32

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale must 'make changes' to avoid injuries - Ryan Giggs

Ex-Wales international Ryan Giggs says that Real Madrid star Gareth Bale should "make changes" to both his training regime and style of play
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/spanish-primera-division/story/3220389/real-madrids-gareth-bale-must-make-changes-to-avoid-injuries-ryan-giggs

OnScene: Updates from the U.S.' World Cup qualifier vs. Panama

ORLANDO, Fla. -- ESPN FC is OnScene for Friday's World Cup qualifier between the U.S. and Panama (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2 and WatchESPN).

Wednesday, Oct. 4

U.S. will be fearless, says Michael Bradley

        USMNT's Michael Bradley and DeAndre Yedlin discuss their team mentality heading into Friday's World Cup qualifier against Panama.

Bruce Arena gets the band back together

Spotted: former #USMNT coach Bob Bradley at @ussoccer hotel. Bruce Arena invited him to help w/ team this week. All hands on deck. #USAvPAN— Sam Borden (@SamBorden) October 4, 2017

TUESDAY, Oct. 3

Preparations have begun ahead of Friday's key game

Bruce Arena addresses his players ahead of Friday's massive WC qualifier against Panama.... https://t.co/oLjdi1AObQ pic.twitter.com/owUCJl8fcm— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) October 3, 2017

Hello, Orlando!

Yes, even Christian Pulisic gets charged with water cooler duty now and again. #usmnt pic.twitter.com/OGRzCjEbUB— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) October 3, 2017

For the latest on the United States national team, check out our index.

Follow @ESPNFC on Twitter to keep up with the latest football updates.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/team/united-states/660/blog/post/3219838/usa-vs-panama-world-cup-qualifier-onscene-espn-fc

CONCACAF World Cup qualifying - how United States can make Russia 2018

Taylor Twellman reacts to Fabian Johnson's exclusion from Arena's roster for the U.S.'s crucial final matches in the Hex.

        On Christian Pulisic's 19th birthday, Brian McBride says the teenager is on the path to becoming the best U.S. player ever. 
            
        The FC crew mark Christian Pulisic's 19th birthday by evaluating his progress and his ceiling for both club and country.

The final rounds of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup take place on Friday and Oct.10, with only one of the 3.5 available places currently confirmed after Mexico secured safe passage in September.
Already qualified: Mexico
Places to be decided: 2 automatic, 1 intercontinental playoff
Here, we take a look at which nations can still make it to Russia, and how they can get there.
The top three teams qualify directly, with the nation that finishes in fourth facing a two-leg playoff against either Australia...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-concacaf/64/blog/post/3210022/concacaf-world-cup-qualifying-how-united-states-can-make-russia-2018

European World Cup qualifying: How each nation can still make Russia 2018

Steve Nicol says FIFA are fixing a system that isn't broken by deciding to seed every team for the 2018 World Cup draw.
The final round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup takes place between Oct. 5 and 10, with only one of the 13 available places currently confirmed after Belgium secured the top spot in Group H.
Already qualified: Belgium (plus Russia as hosts)
Places yet to be decided: 8 automatic, 8 playoff places for 4 finals berths
Here, we take a look at which nations can still make it to Russia and how they can get there.
The nine group winners qualify automatically, with the other four places decided by...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-uefa/67/blog/post/3204066/european-world-cup-qualifying-how-each-nation-can-still-make-russia-2018

South American World Cup qualifying - how each nation can still make Russia

Currently fifth in CONMEBOL, Craig Burley still sees Argentina making it to Russia 2018, albeit in tense fashion.
The final rounds of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup take place on Thursday and Oct. 10, with only one of the 4.5 available places currently confirmed after Brazil secured safe passage and the top spot in the group.
Already qualified: Brazil
Places to be decided: 3 automatic, 1 intercontinental playoff
Here, we take a look at which nations can still make it to Russia, and how they can get there. Brazil are through, and Uruguay all-but qualified. However, the rest of the places are wide open with...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-conmebol/65/blog/post/3210003/south-american-conmebol-world-cup-qualifying-how-each-nation-can-still-make-russia-2018

African World Cup qualifying - how each nation can still make Russia 2018

The final two rounds of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup take place first between Oct. 6 and 8, and then the week of Nov. 6. None of the five available places have been confirmed as yet, but some should be settled in the next set of matches.
Already qualified: None
Places yet to be decided: 5 automatic
Here, we take a look at which nations can still make it to Russia, and how they can get there.
The five winners of the four-nation groups qualify automatically for the finals. There is no other route...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-caf/63/blog/post/3216378/african-world-cup-qualifying-how-each-nation-can-still-make-russia-2018

Which nations can be seeded at the World Cup finals draw?

Steve Nicol says FIFA are fixing a system that isn't broken by deciding to seed every team for the 2018 World Cup draw.
The World Cup draw will take place on Friday, Dec. 1, and FIFA has announced that it will seed all four pots based upon its October World Ranking.
It's very tricky at this stage to predict what all four pots will look like, but we can assess which seven nations will join hosts Russia as one of the eight top seeds. 
The seven highest-ranked nations in the October FIFA Ranking, who also qualify for the finals, will be seeded with Russia. 
Who is guaranteed to be seeded?
At present only Brazil...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/fifa-world-cup/4/blog/post/3209907/which-nations-can-be-seeded-at-the-world-cup-finals-draw

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