Manchester United are still in the hunt for Louis Page despite missing out on a deadline day move for the Leicester City midfielder, sources have told ESPN. United tried to reach a deal with Leicester for the 18-year-old during the summer window before negotiations stepped up again on deadline day. But without an agreement in place, the window closed with Page still a Leicester player. United, however, are still interested…
The Belgian football federation has said it can’t support Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president, citing transparency and governance issues and the way it handled clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup. As the head of world football’s governing body, Infantino has faced increasing pressure after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup was met with a furious backlash.…
Ruben Amorim has called for patience after his winning run as AC Milan manager came to a halt on Sunday as his side were held to a 1-1 draw against Juventus. Federico Gatti‘s stoppage-time equaliser cancelled out Alphadjo Cissè‘s second-half strike as Juventus rescued a point at the Allianz Stadium. Amorim was minutes away from marking a win in all of his first three Serie A games in charge of…
Wayne Rooney has said Arsenal defender Gabriel was “extremely lucky” to avoid being sent off in his side’s 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday. Having gone behind early through Morgan Rogers, the Gunners’ afternoon could have taken a miserable twist after an incident just four minutes later. After gathering a low free-kick from Martin Ødegaard towards the front post, Chelsea keeper Emiliano Martínez held his head and needed treatment after…
Gary Neville has criticised Chelsea for being “all over the place” defensively in the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, insisting Xabi Alonso should focus on reinforcements at the back. Chelsea took the lead early on at the Premier League champions on Sunday through Morgan Rogers, but the hosts struck back with strikes from Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard — and could have scored more. Alonso’s 3-5-2 system saw Josh Acheampong, Maxence…
Valencia fans protested Sunday against club officials and players after a demoralizing 5-0 home loss to Barcelona in LaLiga. A few thousand fans gathered outside the Mestalla stadium and called players “mercenaries.” They also called for the club president Kiat Lim and team owner Peter Lim to “go home.” Some of the ultra fan groups left the stands empty at the start of the match. Players and coach Carlos Corberán…
Iliman Ndiaye has insisted signing for Manchester City was the obvious choice for him this week after he made his debut for Enzo Maresca’s side in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Coventry. City signed Ndiaye from Everton in a £65 million ($88m) deadline day deal, but only after Tottenham had agreed terms with the Toffees for the Senegal winger in the final hours of the transfer window. Ndiaye had been linked…
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Chelsea is proof the Gunners can go to a “higher level” than last season. Morgan Rogers gave the Blues a surprise lead after just 77 seconds but goals from Kai Havertz and captain Martin Ødegaard ensured Arteta’s side extended their unbeaten Premier League run over Chelsea to 10 games. The champions are aiming to defend the title for the first time in their…
LONDON — Xabi Alonso said Chelsea must resolve their defensive frailties after a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal took their goals conceded tally to seven in just three games this season. Goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard sent Chelsea to their first defeat of the campaign after Morgan Rogers had put the Blues ahead after just 78 seconds. But after conceding twice against Fulham and three times against Brighton last…
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick lauded a “nearly perfect” performance but warned the Spanish champions can still get better after thrashing Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla on Sunday. Lamine Yamal scored twice, with Raphinha, Fermín López and Pedri also on target as Barça made it four wins from four to move clear at the top of the table after Real Madrid lost to Real Betis on Friday. “It’s all about the quality…