Two late goals by Alejandro Pozuelo gave Toronto FC a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire in MLS play Saturday, snapping TFC's six-game winless streak.
For the first time in the tournament's history, the World Cup will be played in the winter this year. The Qatar showpiece was moved to the winter to accomodate for the nation's scorching weather during the summertime, but it's meant that it lands directly in the middle of football's domestic season. Starting in November, the opening World Cup matches take place just nine days after a round of Premier League fixtures, and Wales forward Dan James believes that such a small break will leave players extra wary of picking up injuries in the lead up to the event. "It's a tough one because we've got a Premier League game something like the week before (the World Cup)," said the Leeds United forward.
Despite winning the Ligue Un title last season, Mauricio Pochettino has been sacked by PSG after just 18 months in charge. PSG will now turn to Christophe Galtier as Pochettino's replacement, as they continue their pursuit of a first ever Champions League title. Paris Saint-Germain confirm that Mauricio Pochettino has ended his role at the Club.