LaLiga investigating Vini Jr. racial abuse in ClásicoLaLiga is investigating racist abuse aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during his side’s 2-1 El Clásico win over Barcelona at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday. The league have been in contact with Vinícius’ camp, sources told ESPN, and is working with the police to identify the perpetrators. “LaLiga has been working from the outset to identify the individuals involved in making racist insults and will file the relevant… OtherOctober 29, 2023
Jamaica WNT paid after boycott, federation saysThe Jamaica Football Federation said on Friday it had paid the members of their Women’s World Cup squad after players said they had opted out of a pair of Gold Cup qualifiers in protest. The Jamaican women’s team that reached the knockout phase for the first time in Australia this year announced last week that they would withdraw from the Gold Cup qualifiers due to “constant mistreatment” from the national… OtherOctober 29, 2023
‘High chance’ Tonali plays despite ban – HoweNewcastle United’s Italy international Sandro Tonali’s ban for breaches of rules on betting on matches will apply worldwide, soccer’s governing body said on Friday, meaning the midfielder is currently unable to play for the Premier League side. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe earlier said that Tonali could still play this weekend because the Premier League club hadn’t been officially informed of the ban. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)… OtherOctober 28, 2023
Why it’s nearly impossible for a goalkeeper to win the Ballon d’OrWhen the 2023 Ballon d’Or is awarded on Oct. 30, Bill Reno doesn’t expect to see a goalkeeper receiving it. “There’s got to be some good Vegas odds on that if someone should probably think about betting on [it]. But no, I have no confidence that will happen,” the goalkeeper analyst told ESPN. Part of that is due to the strength of the campaigns for the two leading candidates, Lionel… OtherOctober 28, 2023
Chelsea fans slam PL over Christmas Eve fixturePremier League football will be played on Christmas Eve for the first time in 28 years when Wolves host Chelsea at Molineux Stadium, it was announced on Thursday. The decision to reschedule the game, that was originally slated to be played on Dec. 23 but has been moved to Dec. 24 for a 1 p.m. (GMT) kickoff, was criticised by the Chelsea fans who described it as “totally unacceptable.” –… OtherOctober 27, 2023
Ultimate Clasico preview: Predictions, key players, betting picks, form guide, moreSaturday is a special day in LaLiga as we get our first Clasico of the 2023-24 season as Barcelona host eternal rivals Real Madrid. These games are always big events — this is their 255th official meeting, with Real Madrid edging the series with 102 wins to Barca’s 100 and 52 draws — and it’s very much true heading into their clash at Montjuic. Even though the game will take… OtherOctober 27, 2023
Jesus: Arsenal must believe we can win UCL titleGabriel Jesus has urged his Arsenal teammates to believe they can win the Champions League after their hard-fought win at Sevilla. The 26-year-old assisted Gabriel Martinelli’s opening goal on the stroke of half-time before netting a fine 53rd-minute strike himself as Arsenal secured a 2-1 win at Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Tuesday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) – Arsenal get glimpse of star trio before fitness clouds… OtherOctober 26, 2023
Transfer Talk: De Bruyne to join Ronaldo at Al Nassr?The summer transfer window has closed throughout 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! OtherOctober 26, 2023
Arsenal: Women’s squad lacks ethnic diversityArsenal have acknowledged there is a lack of diversity in their women’s team after facing a backlash following the release of their team photo for the 2023-24 season which featured an all-white squad. Arsenal published a group photo earlier this month in which none of the 27 players pictured came from a Black or minority ethnic (BAME) background, in contrast to the men’s team which features several BAME players including… OtherOctober 25, 2023
A closer look at Lionel Messi’s impact on Inter Miami and MLS in 2023 and beyondThere has never been a season like the 2023 campaign in the 28-year history of Major League Soccer. There’s been hype, sure, when the league began in 1996 and when David Beckham arrived little more than a decade later. But this? Lionel Messi signing for Inter Miami CF? This was unprecedented global fanfare. Life in America began with a bang for Messi. He made his debut in the joint MLS-Liga… OtherOctober 25, 2023
