The summer transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip is swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappé gets the credit when his team wins. And to his credit, he took the blame when they lost on Tuesday. The France international said his team’s loss to Dortmund in the Champions League semifinals — which finished 2-0 on aggregate after PSG’s 1-0 loss in the second leg — was down to missed chances, a few of which came from him. – Stream on ESPN+:…
Manchester United’s owners will take their time before making a decision about Erik ten Hag’s future, sources have told ESPN. Ten Hag’s position as manager is at risk following a disappointing season, but new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team have continued to plan for the Dutchman to be in charge for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 25. – Stream on ESPN+: Watch FA…
Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick ribbed his six-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady on Sunday over Birmingham City’s relegation from the Championship into English football’s third tier. Brady became a minority owner of Birmingham in August 2023 after entering into a partnership with the club’s owners, Knighthead Capital Management LLC, and become chairman of the advisory board at the club. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)…
Barcelona and Bayern Munich wrapped up their respective domestic titles, while Paris Saint-Germain picked up another Coupe de France trophy. In the Women’s Super League, a hectic three minutes at the end of Manchester City vs. Arsenal preceded a goal-fest at Chelsea that breathed life back into the title race. – Stream on ESPN+: NWSL, LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Although Man City have kept themselves in the title hunt with…
World Cup winning coach Cesar Luis Menotti, who led Argentina to the title in 1978, has died at the age of 85, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Sunday. Menotti, who played for Rosario Central, Boca Juniors and Santos, began his coaching career at Newell’s Old Boys and won the Argentine championship with Huracan in 1973, before taking over as head coach of the Argentine national team in 1974.…
Ange Postecoglou said he had “nothing to address” after Tottenham defenders Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal had to be separated by goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario during the team’s 4-2 defeat at Liverpool. Despite two late goals by Richarlison and Son Heung-min, Spurs were unable to salvage a point from the game and are now relying on fourth-placed Aston Villa collecting just a point from their final two games, combined with Spurs…
Girona have qualified for the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history after beating Barcelona 4-2 at Montilivi on Saturday. The win over Barça, Girona’s second against their Catalan rivals this season, moves them 13 points clear of fifth-placed Athletic Club with just four games to go and into second place. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Girona had trailed Barça 2-1 heading in half-time,…
HAMBURG, Germany — This Friday evening, FC St. Pauli could seal their return to the Bundesliga after a 13-year absence from Germany’s top flight. However, despite such a tantalizing prospect, one fan described a possible win as the “worst case for St. Pauli,” because the game is against local rivals Hamburg SV on “enemy territory” (stream LIVE at 12:30 p.m. on ESPN+). Friday marks the 51st recorded derby between St.…
Pep Guardiola has backed Phil Foden to become one of Manchester City’s greatest-ever players after the England midfielder was named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Men’s Footballer of the Year. Foden won the award after the best individual season of his career during which he has scored 24 goals, including 16 in the Premier League. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Still only 23 and having already won…