Transfer Talk: Rüdiger wants new deal as Saudi clubs circleThe winter transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! OtherOctober 28, 2024
Classy Casadó the real gem as Barça’s academy stars humble Real MadridIf the football part of your brain is still wondering, “How do Barcelona do it?” then perhaps you’re thinking about their astonishing 4-0 win against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday (stream a replay on ESPN+, U.S. only) — the second time the Catalans have logged this result at Los Blancos’ HQ in three seasons. Equally, it might be because you’re still stunned at watching Barça’s incessant production… OtherOctober 28, 2024
Nigeria awarded qualifier win after airport chaosNigeria have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Libya, and three vital points, from their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier earlier this month which they refused to play after being stuck in a remote Libyan airport for half a day before the match. The disciplinary committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Saturday awarded the match to Nigeria 3-0, putting them on the brink of qualifying for… OtherOctober 27, 2024
Simeone won’t rush Le Normand after brain traumaAtlético Madrid cannot provide a timeline for defender Robin Le Normand’s return from a traumatic brain injury, manager Diego Simeone said on Saturday. “We still don’t have a clear idea about his return. The important thing is that he comes back well. That’s the only thing we care about,” Simeone told reporters on Saturday at a news conference ahead of his side’s visit to Real Betis in LaLiga. The 27-year-old… OtherOctober 27, 2024
Ten Hag: ‘I deny, ignore’ 3-0 home loss to SpursManchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said he has chosen to “deny” and “ignore” his team’s 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham because the red card shown to Bruno Fernandes during the game was subsequently rescinded. Spurs dominated United at Old Trafford on Sept. 29 as goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke served to increase the pressure on Ten Hag following his team’s stuttering start to the… OtherOctober 26, 2024
Ange won’t rush Moore amid Neymar comparisonTottenham boss Ange Postecoglou believes promising teenager Mikey Moore is ready to start a Premier League game but vowed not to rush the winger’s development. Moore made only his second senior start for Spurs in Thursday night’s 1-0 Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar. The 17-year-old switched to his favoured left-sided position in the second-half and tormented AZ full-back Seiya Maikuma, prompting James Maddison — Spurs captain for the evening… OtherOctober 26, 2024
Williamson relishing England duty amid Arsenal runEngland captain Leah Williamson has admitted it is “refreshing” to be back with the Lionesses ahead of their two friendlies against Germany and South Africa amid turbulence at Arsenal. Williamson returned to England duty on Monday as part of manager Sarina Wiegman’s 24-player squad following a testing period for Arsenal. Jonas Eidevall resigned as manager last week after the club were humbled 5-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League… OtherOctober 25, 2024
Foden: Still trying to recover from ‘burnout’Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has admitted feeling burnt out at the end of last season has contributed to his slow start to the new campaign. The midfielder was on the scoresheet in City’s 5-0 win over Sparta Prague on Wednesday. It was only his fourth start of the season and Foden said he is still getting up to speed after last season’s marathon campaign which started in early August… OtherOctober 25, 2024
Vinícius on Madrid future: Want to stay ‘forever’Vinícius Júnior has made the declaration that he wants to stay at Real Madrid “forever” amid ongoing reports linking him with a move to Saudi Pro League. The Brazil forward, who is the favourite to lift the Ballon d’Or award on Oct. 28, has been the subject of interest from Saudi clubs. Sources told ESPN in August that Vinícius would wait until the end of this season before deciding whether… OtherOctober 24, 2024
Madrid or Baku to host 2027 Champions League finalUEFA has confirmed that Madrid or Baku will stage the 2027 Champions League final after the capital cities of Spain and Azerbaijan stepped in to replace Milan as host of the showpiece fixture. Having stripped Milan of the hosting rights last month due to the Italian city’s failure to deliver assurances that the San Siro — home stadium of AC Milan and Inter Milan — would be in a fit… OtherOctober 24, 2024