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Pontus Jansson played all 90 minutes in Sweden’s 1-1 draw with Slovakia in a friendly match played yesterday.
Albert Rusnák only scores bangers.
— #ThankYouDeuce (@JogaBonito_USA) October 16, 2018
Thunderous strike from distance for his 3rd international goal, earning #Slovakia a 1-1 draw vs Sweden.#SWESVK #RSL #MLS #Golazo pic.twitter.com/HpRibOPco9
Sweden had gotten a second half lead, but was unable to hold on for a win, as Slovakia’s Albert Rusnák scored a cracking goal to draw the two teams level in the 84th minute.
All’s well that ends well, however, as neither team suffered any long-term injuries and everyone went home happy.
On to the links.
Leeds United Links
Leeds United’s young goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell thinks that he’s improving during his time with Northern Ireland. [Yorkshire Evening Post]
England and English Football Links
Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette called English fans “spectators” and not “supporters.” Guess he’s never been to Elland Road. [The Short Fuse]
Sir Doug Ellis was the personification of Aston Villa. [7500 to Holte]
World Football Links
Mexico lost 1-0 to Chile in a friendly in Querétaro. [FMF State of Mind]
Patrick Cutrone officially signed to a new contract at AC Milan. [AC Milan Offside]
ESPN Serie A writer and pundit Gabriele Marcotti thinks that Elliott Management can raise the value of Milan to $1 billion. [AC Milan Offside]
Current Atlanta United, and former Argentina and Paraguay manager Tata Martino is once again reported to be the next manager for the Mexican national team. [FMF State of Mind]
Max Allegri wants Juventus to beat Milan’s record start to a season with 13 wins in a row. [Black & White & Read All Over]
AS Roma is reportedly working on new contracts for both Kostas Manolas and Lorenzo Pellegrini. [Chiesa di Totti]