It was 15 years ago today that Neymar scored the first goal of his professional career, striking for Santos against Mogi Mirim in the Sao Paulo State Championship. A decade and a half later, he is the top goalscorer in the history of the Brazil national team, overtaking Pelé and flying past great names such as Ronaldo, Romario, and Zico. And even though he does plenty besides scoring, he is…
LONDON — Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou said on Friday that people who label supporters of Premier League clubs living outside of the UK as “plastic fans” are being “really harsh” and “disrespectful.” Last Wednesday, Spurs announced a 6% rise in the price of season tickets from next season and a removal of concessions for new season ticket holders aged 65 or over, prompting a backlash from fan groups such…
With the first international break of the year imminent and two major tournaments just beginning to appear on the horizon, Adidas has unveiled a whole raft of the home and away kits that will be worn by their various partner federations at both the 2024 Copa América and European Championship. There is a common design thread running through all of the kits that have been unveiled across both continental tournaments,…
The 2023-24 Champions League round of 16 is all wrapped up with plenty of drama, two penalty shootouts and historic moments. Barcelona’s youngsters made all the difference, Arsenal reached the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010, and Harry Kane rescued Bayern Munich to keep his hopes of a trophy this season alive. Friday’s quarterfinal draw will feature plenty of European heavyweights such as defending champions Manchester City and LaLiga…
New Fenway Sports Group (FSG) Football Chief Executive Michael Edwards, who will run Liverpool’s football operation, has not asked Jürgen Klopp if he will remain as manager after this season because “he is not dumb,” the club’s German boss said Wednesday. Edwards’ new role at FSG, Liverpool’s American owners, was announced on Tuesday and his appointment is seen as a major step forward for the club as they look towards…
A trophyless season beckons for Napoli, just a year after dominating Serie A and reaching the quarterfinal of the Champions League. And when the regret fades for not overcoming an injury-hit Barcelona in the round of 16 — they had their shot and didn’t take it, though maybe if Jesper Lindstrom’s header had been on target, and if Pau Cubarsí’s challenge on Victor Osimhen had been punished with a penalty,…
Liverpool’s American owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have confirmed Michael Edwards has been appointed as the organisation’s CEO of football, with his initial challenge to recruit new leadership for the Premier League club’s football operations. Edwards was previously Liverpool’s sporting director and was credited with overhauling the club’s recruitment strategy and identifying Jürgen Klopp for the manager’s role in 2015. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) He left…
Diego Simeone has said he “believes 100%” in Atlético Madrid’s ability to turn around their Champions League round-of-16 tie with Inter Milan. However, he did admit his team have been punished for their poor form in recent weeks, saying “football doesn’t forgive you when you make mistakes.” – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Atlético were beaten 1-0 in Milan on Feb. 20 after Marko Arnautovic scored a 79th-minute…
Premier League clubs agreed to prioritise their efforts around a new financial system, the league said on Monday, after no agreement was reached during shareholders’ meeting. British media reported that the league failed to agree to a new financial settlement at the meeting on Monday as the planned vote was scrapped when it became clear it would not be supported by the required majority of 14 clubs. – Stream on…
Be it Cups (English FA Cup), the Coupe in France, the Italian Coppa or simply games at the top end of the table in Germany and Spain, it was a week that will have a bearing on the silverware handed out at this season on the continent. Let’s review another eventful weekend in women’s football across Europe. The upset of the round in the FA Cup came in the final…