Vinicius Junior hit out after he was allegedly racially abused by a fan — and later sent off — during Real Madrid’s 1-0 LaLiga defeat to Valencia on Sunday, saying “racism is normal in LaLiga.” The game was stopped for almost 10 minutes during the second half at Mestalla, after Vinicius identified the fan in the crowd behind the Valencia goal. Referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea activated Spanish football’s anti-racism…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — An injury-time blast gave the United States a 1-0 win against Ecuador in its opening match of the Under-20 World Cup on Saturday. After little inspiration from both teams in San Juan, left back Jonathan Gomez shot from the edge of the box one minute before the final whistle to beat goalkeeper Gilmar Napa. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Until Gomez’s winner, the…
Midfielder Casemiro scored a brilliant acrobatic volley to give Manchester United a 1-0 Premier League win at Bournemouth on Saturday that took them closer to Champions League football next season. United moved on to 69 points in fourth place in the table, behind Newcastle United on goal difference and needing one point from home games against Chelsea and Fulham next week to seal a return to European club soccer’s most…
The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder and World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister is set to join Liverpool this summer, according to TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul. Edul believes…
The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Manchester City have identified RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol as an ideal replacement if they part ways with Aymeric Laporte this summer, according to the Daily Mail. Laporte…
Goal scorers win games, but midfielders win trophies. If a team can’t dominate the central area of the pitch, even the best strikers in the world can only take a side so far, and that is a reality that might be causing sleepless nights for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool are approaching a fork in the road. One direction leads toward the Champions League, while the other heads to the…
The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Multiple clubs across Europe are interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich, according to Marca. Barcelona are said to view the 28-year-old Germany international as a potential…
New York and New Jersey stepped up their bid to host the final of the 2026 World Cup by promising a spectacle on par with “eight Super Bowls” at a launch event on Thursday for the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave no indication as to which of the host cities across the three countries would stage the finale…
The summer transfer window is edging closer and teams are looking to conduct their business as soon as they can. Clubs will need to get creative to boost their squads within their financial limitations. But which one player should the best teams in Europe be looking to land if they can? *All transfer values are estimated with assistance from Transfermarkt. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) AC MILAN…
Pep Guardiola said his Manchester City players can “visualise” the treble after thrashing Real Madrid to reach the Champions League final. City won 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium to win the tie 5-1 on aggregate and are now just three wins away from winning the Premier League title, FA Cup and Champions League in the same season. Guardiola has repeatedly distanced himself from talk of a treble — achieved only…