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Superstar Vinicius shows range in UCL performance, and will Man United fold in top four race?

Each week, Luis Miguel Echegaray discusses the latest from the soccer world, including standout performances, what you might have missed and what to keep an eye on in the coming days. Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal was entertaining, filled with strategic moves by both sides, outstanding defensive performances (looking at you, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba) and even some…

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May 12, 2023

New kings of Queens: NYCFC unveils spectacular images of planned stadium

Major League Soccer club New York City FC has unveiled images of its plans for the city’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, and they look spectacular. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) NYCFC has gained approval to build a new 25,000-seat arena at Willets Point, an industrial neighbourhood in Queens right next to Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. The club hopes to have the $780 million project…

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May 12, 2023

Man City Keep or Dump: Who stays and who should go this summer?

Manchester City are undoubtedly in a great place on the pitch and manager Pep Guardiola’s contract extension gives us a clearer view of the project in the medium term. We don’t expect a big summer, but they’ll need to make some moves at the back, especially in light of the way he has reshuffled the formation this year as well as certain players getting older and perhaps not fitting Pep’s…

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May 12, 2023

Agent: Bale’s body can’t handle Wrexham return

Gareth Bale rejected the opportunity to come out of retirement to play for Rob Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned Wrexham because “he doesn’t want to play football anymore,” according to the former Tottenham, Real Madrid and Los Angeles FC forward’s long-term agent. Bale, 33, announced his playing retirement in January after representing Wales at Qatar 2022 in the country first appearance at a World Cup since 1958. – Stream on ESPN+:…

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May 11, 2023

Inter jump Milan early to take UCL derby lead

Inter Milan scored two early goals to secure an impressive 2-0 win over AC Milan in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday and stay on course to become the first Italian team to win the trophy since they did so 2010. Inter struck after eight and 11 minutes, with Edin Dzeko smashing in a close-range volley before Henrikh Mkhitaryan doubled the lead from Federico Dimarco’s cross to stun…

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May 11, 2023

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid try again for Mbappe as Bellingham chase continues

The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer 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! Real Madrid are preparing to make another approach for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, according to the Telegraph. It is reported that the LaLiga side are confident of persuading…

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May 11, 2023

Out of fear or respect, Man City and Real Madrid both held back. Who must cut loose next week?

MADRID — Manchester City avoided a repeat of their Real Madrid nightmare, but they can’t dream about winning the Champions League just yet. The fear and respect displayed by both sides in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu served a purpose, but the side which cuts loose and goes for broke at next week’s return leg at the Etihad will make it to the final in Istanbul on June…

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May 10, 2023

Ronaldo winner ruled out as Al Nassr slip in SPL

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of clinching the Saudi Pro League at the first attempt suffered another setback when his Al Nassr club were held to a 1-1 home draw by Al Khaleej in Riyadh on Monday. The visitors, who are battling to stave off relegation, took a shock lead through Fabio Martins after four minutes at Al-Awwal Park but Alvaro Gonzalez soon equalised for Al Nassr. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,…

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May 10, 2023

J.J. Watt does pub crawl as Burnley ‘research’

NFL legend J.J. Watt said he took part in a pub crawl in Burnley as “research” after he recently became a minority investor in the Premier League-bound football club. Watt, who retired after a 12-year NFL career in January, announced his investment in Championship title winners Burnley last week alongside his wife, former United States midfielder Kealia Watt. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The 34-year-old said he…

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May 10, 2023

Transfer Talk: USMNT’s Pulisic eyed by Napoli, Juventus amid Chelsea struggles

The transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer 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! Napoli and Juventus have expressed an interest in signing Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic, reports the Daily Mail. The Blues will be looking to offload various players in the summer transfer…

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May 9, 2023

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
Harry Kane is on a mission to finally end his long personal trophy droughtApril 4, 2025
Harry Kane is a man on a mission. Not just for Bayern Munich but also for himself. It’s simple: the England captain finally wants to win silverware of note. Despite winning goal-scoring trophies and featuring in five finals, Kane has never tasted victory in a major competition, a run of futility that has even made… Read more: Harry Kane is on a mission to finally end his long personal trophy drought
Tottenham’s Postecoglou on thin ice with his future more uncertain than everApril 4, 2025
LONDON — Ange Postecoglou is no stranger to risk, but on Thursday, he played his most dangerous game yet. Tottenham Hotspur were midway through another insipid Premier League performance when his 64th-minute double change — introducing Pape Matar Sarr and Brennan Johnson for Lucas Bergvall and Wilson Odobert — elicited a brief but audible chant… Read more: Tottenham’s Postecoglou on thin ice with his future more uncertain than ever