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Bundesliga’s Dortmund-Bayern title fight unmatched in Europe

It’s often said the German language has a compound word for absolutely everything, and of course that maxim applies to the scenario we have in store for us Saturday. The word “Fernduell” (a long-distance duel) is a universally understood concept in Germany. It’s a contest involving two teams competing for the same thing and playing at the same time but in different venues. Maybe the English language should just adopt…

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May 26, 2023

Championship transfer targets: Berge, Scott, Aarons, Bellingham and more

The English Championship season is almost over, with Burnley and Sheffield United sealing the two automatic promotion spots to the Premier League, while Luton Town and Coventry City are set to battle for the last place in the playoff final on Saturday (stream live on ESPN+, 11.45 a.m. ET.) Plenty of young players have impressed in English football’s second tier and some have already agreed big transfers ahead of the…

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May 26, 2023

Transfer Talk: USMNT’s Adams on Man Utd radar if Leeds relegated

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! United States men’s national team and Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams is on the radar of Manchester United, according to Football Insider. The Elland Road side reportedly has…

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May 26, 2023

Man United legend Fergie aims dig at Liverpool for infamous white FA Cup final suits

Never shy of stoking the eternal rivalry between the two clubs, former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has aimed a fresh barb at Liverpool. But the dig was not related to United needing just a point from their final two Premier League games this season to secure a top-four finish, and with it a place in next season’s Champions League, at Liverpool’s expense. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,…

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May 25, 2023

Real Madrid’s win felt secondary amid shows of support for Vinicius

Players, coaching staff and fans showed their support for Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in LaLiga on Wednesday. Karim Benzema scored the opening goal in the first half and substitute Raul de Tomas levelled late on for Rayo before Rodrygo Goes grabbed an even later winner, but all the attention was on Vinicius after the racist abuse he suffered at Valencia on Sunday. Real Madrid’s players…

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May 25, 2023

Man City’s path to treble far smoother than Man United’s in 1999. Can they finish the job?

The treble is so rare in English football that when Sir Alex Ferguson addressed his players at Camp Nou ahead of the 1999 Champions League final, he likened it to flying to the moon. Manchester United had already lifted the Premier League trophy and the FA Cup during the previous 10 days, standing on the verge of becoming the first English team to win all three competitions in the same…

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May 25, 2023

Four arrested over Vinicius effigy hung off bridge

Seven people have been arrested in connection with two separate racist incidents involving Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, Spanish police said Tuesday. Three of the arrests were related to racist abuse aimed at Vinicius during Madrid’s LaLiga defeat to Valencia at Mestalla on Sunday. Four arrests in Madrid involve the hanging of a mannequin wearing a Vinicius shirt from a bridge near Real Madrid’s training ground in January. The abuse…

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May 24, 2023

Vinicius won’t be suspended for Valencia red card

Vinicius Junior will not be suspended after receiving a red card in Sunday’s LaLiga match at Valencia and the club will have to close the stand where the Real Madrid forward was racially abused for five games after a ruling by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Tuesday. The Brazilian winger was sent off in stoppage time by referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea for striking an opponent following a scuffle…

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May 24, 2023

Transfer Talk: Jules Kounde open to Barcelona exit amid Chelsea interest

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! Jules Kounde would be willing to leave Barcelona if there is a good agreement for all parties involved with Chelsea showing interest, according to Diario Sport. The 24-year-old…

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May 24, 2023

Man City’s greatness is down to players, Guardiola. Plus, LaLiga must act on Vinicius abuse

The weekend in European soccer was full of title celebrations in some leagues and champagne kept on ice in others, so where do we begin? Arsenal’s defeat meant Manchester City were crowned champions before beating Chelsea on Sunday, while Barcelona got to enjoy their LaLiga title despite losing to Real Sociedad. There was also the ugliness at Valencia, where Real Madrid lost and star forward Vinicius was subjected to more…

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May 23, 2023

Miami boss: Messi gives us ‘big advantage’ in CCCApril 9, 2025
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi’s mentality provides the club with a “big advantage” heading into the second leg of its Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals series against LAFC on Wednesday at Chase Stadium. LAFC enters the game with the 1-0 lead after Nathan Ordaz scored the only goal of the first match… Read more: Miami boss: Messi gives us ‘big advantage’ in CCC
Barça’s Gavi lashes out at critics doubting himApril 9, 2025
Barcelona midfielder Gavi lashed out at critics who have doubted his talent as a footballer, saying they have “no f—— idea” ahead of his side’s Champions League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. The 20-year-old has been acclaimed for his tenacity, energy and work rate, but he feels his ability on the ball gets ignored.… Read more: Barça’s Gavi lashes out at critics doubting him
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool want Semenyo and KerkezApril 8, 2025
Liverpool are looking at Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, while Ansu Fati wants to leave Barcelona. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Sources: Man United to rival Chelsea for Ipswich… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool want Semenyo and Kerkez
Manchester derby shows City and United flaws, Real Madrid and Liverpool lose, moreApril 8, 2025
Another weekend in Europe’s top soccer leagues brought plenty for us to talk about. (When doesn’t it?) Sunday’s Manchester derby promised a lot but delivered little, while Real Madrid lost ground in LaLiga’s title race with a stunning home defeat to Valencia — Los Che’s first away win of the 2024-25 season. (Don’t stress too… Read more: Manchester derby shows City and United flaws, Real Madrid and Liverpool lose, more
Liverpool not complacent despite shock loss – SlotApril 7, 2025
Arne Slot has insisted Liverpool were not complacent in Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Fulham but warned they must produce “constant effort” in their final seven games to win the Premier League title. Liverpool fell to only their second league defeat of the campaign at Craven Cottage despite Alexis Mac Allister giving the visitors a 13th-minute… Read more: Liverpool not complacent despite shock loss – Slot
Fulham stun Liverpool, delay Prem title marchApril 7, 2025
Expert recap and game analysis of the Fulham vs. Liverpool English Premier League game from April 6, 2025 on ESPN.
‘No way’ Everton penalty call was right – ArtetaApril 6, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said there is “no way” Everton should have been awarded a penalty in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Goodison Park. David Moyes’ side put another dent in Arsenal’s faltering Premier League title hopes when Iliman Ndiaye converted a second-half spot-kick to cancel out Leandro Trossard’s earlier strike on Merseyside. Referee Darren… Read more: ‘No way’ Everton penalty call was right – Arteta
Title gone for Arsenal as attention turns to Real MadridApril 6, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England — If it’s true that this year’s battle for the Premier League title has been a one-horse race for some time, then this was the day Arsenal all but surrendered their hopes of pipping Liverpool at the finishing post. With one of the world’s most famous sporting fixtures, horse racing’s Grand National, taking… Read more: Title gone for Arsenal as attention turns to Real Madrid
Spurs’ Ange: Out of love with football over VARApril 5, 2025
Ange Postecoglou has said he is “falling out of love with football” after admitting he made a mistake in celebrating Pape Matar Sarr’s disallowed goal against Tottenham, but not because he risked a fan backlash. Spurs lost 1-0 at Chelsea on Thursday but Sarr had a second-half strike ruled out by VAR. Postecoglou’s decision to… Read more: Spurs’ Ange: Out of love with football over VAR
Fenerbahce: Mourinho provoked before nose grabApril 5, 2025
Fenerbahce have come out in defence of their coach Jose Mourinho, claiming he was provoked by his Galatasaray counterpart Okan Buruk following Wednesday’s Turkish Cup game between the sides. Mourinho, whose team lost 2-1 in the quarterfinal, was seen grabbing the nose of Buruk following a scuffle that broke out between the players on the… Read more: Fenerbahce: Mourinho provoked before nose grab