Another topsy-turvy weekend of European football is in the books, and there are talking points galore across the big leagues. In the Premier League, Tottenham’s latest defeat piles more pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou, while Manchester City shrugged off an early deficit to Chelsea — and shaky debut for Abdukodir Khusanov — to pick up a 3-1 win and get back into the top four. In LaLiga, Real Madrid took…
Al Hilal are preparing a huge contract offer to sign Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah on a free in the summer, while Real Madrid are considering a move to sign Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán. 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: Arsenal, Man City battle to sign Sverre Nypan…
The transfer window is open across Europe as clubs look to do some midseason business. But what are ESPN’s reporters hearing about some of the deals that could be done, and which clubs are hoping to make moves? Every Friday during January we’ll bring you the latest updates and insights on the biggest transfer news. Barcelona are certainly the first choice for Marcus Rashford and his representatives if he leaves…
The English Football Association (FA) has blocked the English Football League’s Welsh clubs’ plans to join a revamped Welsh League Cup next season. The move will come as a blow to Wrexham, Swansea City, Cardiff City, Newport County’s hopes of securing a spot in the UEFA Conference League. Wrexham were fully behind the plans for the new Welsh League Cup, but their support was contingent on the competition receiving the…
On Saturday, in the heat of battle, LaLiga’s second-youngest manager — who played no professional football and has no trophies to his name — yelled at Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone, who has made 1,500 professional appearances as a player and coach, won 21 trophies, and is a four-time LaLiga manager of the year. The younger coach made “crybaby” gestures and insulted the feisty Argentine about his “whining” to referees.…
MLS expansion side San Diego FC on Wednesday signed Denmark winger Anders Dreyer as their second-ever Designated Player, the club confirmed. The three-year contract for Dreyer is through the end of 2027 and follows a transfer from Anderlecht. “Anders is an exciting addition to our front line who has proven he can contribute goals everywhere he’s been in his career,” San Diego sporting director Tyler Heaps said in a news…
Manchester United have seen their opening offer for left-back Patrick Dorgu rejected by Lecce as the club hold out for €40m, while Nottingham Forest will compete with Arsenal and others for Matheus Cunha. 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 – Dortmund sack Sahin after poor start to season –…
Bay FC defender Jen Beattie on Tuesday announced her retirement after an 18-year career. The 33-year-old made the decision public after one season with the NWSL expansion side. “I retired from Scotland a couple of years ago, but now I’m hanging up the boots for good, and I feel pretty good about it,” the defender told media last week. “I’m nervous, I’m excited and all the things, but I’m ready…
Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City’s Champions League clash brings former colleagues and friends Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola head-to-head, but the PSG manager said on Tuesday that he hopes it won’t be the most important game of their season. Guardiola and Luis Enrique played together at Barcelona and with Spain, and when Guardiola was Barça manager, the now-PSG coach was in charge of the Barcelona B team, and their meeting…