Redemption is a big word and often a hugely complex subject, but it remains one of the great gifts that life, and sport, can hand you. And right now, there is a standout example who is brilliantly using LaLiga to seek this basic human need: Isco at Real Betis. It’s extremely hard to overemphasise how remarkable his achievement has been in such short order. But the magical Spaniard is well…
Spain’s men’s national team released a statement on Monday condemning Spanish FA (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales’ “unacceptable behaviour” after the Women’s World Cup. The statement, read out by Atletico Madrid striker Álvaro Morata, said Rubiales’ conduct in the postmatch celebrations in Sydney “tarnished” Spain’s 1-0 win in the final over England. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Rubiales is suspended from all football-related activity for 90 days by…
Panama defender Gilberto Hernández has died after being shot in the city of Colón on Sunday, the Panama Football League said in a statement. Hernández, 26, played for Club Atlético Independiente de La Chorrera and made two international appearances. “The Panamanian Football League regrets the sad loss of Gilberto Hernández, a player for Club Atlético Independiente, in an isolated act of violence in the city of Colón, which also left…
Liverpool have made their position on Mohamed Salah absolutely clear. No amount of money from Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad will persuade them to offload their star forward — a stance that held firm when an offer worth up to £150 million was received on transfer deadline day. Jurgen Klopp doubled down on the club’s official position on Sunday by saying that, even if a bigger bid comes in…
Sergio Ramos is in advanced talks over a return to Sevilla, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Ramos, 37, has been a free agent since his Paris Saint-Germain contract expired in July. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The former Real Madrid centre-back attracted interest from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad, Galatasaray, FC Porto and MLS, sources said, but has opted for Sevilla as he prefers to stay closer to…
Wrexham’s attempts to complete a club-record transfer on deadline day fell through when the window shut before they could finish the deal. The League Two club, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, had agreed terms to sign Luke Armstrong, 27, from Harrogate Town. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Harrogate even announced that the striker had joined Wrexham for an undisclosed fee. Wrexham said they…
Kyle Walker admitted he was “close” to leaving Manchester City for Bayern Munich this summer, but has revealed he’s now set to sign a new contract at the Etihad Stadium. Walker was wanted by the Bundesliga champions, but chose to stay at City after they returned with their own offer of a new deal. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The 33-year-old is now set to pen a…
The summer transfer window has been incredible, as the top clubs around Europe spent millions — nay, billions — to try to strengthen their sides. According to Transfermarkt, clubs across the English Premier League spent a colossal €2.79 billion during the window — the most ever — and there were some huge moves, including Declan Rice (€116m) to Arsenal, Moisés Caicedo (€116m) to Chelsea, Josko Gvardiol (€90m) to Manchester City,…
Fulham manager Marco Silva was left seething over a controversial goal in their 5-1 hammering by Manchester City on Saturday, arguing that it was “a huge mistake” and the turning point of the game, a stance that was backed up by City’s hat-trick scorer Erling Haaland. Nathan Aké’s headed goal seconds before half-time — and with the game level at 1-1 — looked like it would be disallowed as it…
The summer transfer window has closed throughout most of Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad is speeding up their efforts to sign free agent centre-back Sergio Ramos, as has been reported by Foot Mercato. The 37-year-old most recently played…