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Ten Hag, Casemiro key to Man United’s UCL return, and how to stop racism in football after Vinicius abuse?

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. Manchester United are back in the Champions League Man United secured Champions League football on Thursday after a 4-1 victory against Chelsea so we begin with a nod to the Red Devils. First, let’s talk about Casemiro, who scored…

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May 27, 2023

Bundesliga’s Dortmund-Bayern title fight unmatched in Europe

It’s often said the German language has a compound word for absolutely everything, and of course that maxim applies to the scenario we have in store for us Saturday. The word “Fernduell” (a long-distance duel) is a universally understood concept in Germany. It’s a contest involving two teams competing for the same thing and playing at the same time but in different venues. Maybe the English language should just adopt…

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May 26, 2023

Championship transfer targets: Berge, Scott, Aarons, Bellingham and more

The English Championship season is almost over, with Burnley and Sheffield United sealing the two automatic promotion spots to the Premier League, while Luton Town and Coventry City are set to battle for the last place in the playoff final on Saturday (stream live on ESPN+, 11.45 a.m. ET.) Plenty of young players have impressed in English football’s second tier and some have already agreed big transfers ahead of the…

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May 26, 2023

Transfer Talk: USMNT’s Adams on Man Utd radar if Leeds relegated

The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, 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! United States men’s national team and Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams is on the radar of Manchester United, according to Football Insider. The Elland Road side reportedly has…

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May 26, 2023

Man United legend Fergie aims dig at Liverpool for infamous white FA Cup final suits

Never shy of stoking the eternal rivalry between the two clubs, former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has aimed a fresh barb at Liverpool. But the dig was not related to United needing just a point from their final two Premier League games this season to secure a top-four finish, and with it a place in next season’s Champions League, at Liverpool’s expense. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,…

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May 25, 2023

Real Madrid’s win felt secondary amid shows of support for Vinicius

Players, coaching staff and fans showed their support for Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in LaLiga on Wednesday. Karim Benzema scored the opening goal in the first half and substitute Raul de Tomas levelled late on for Rayo before Rodrygo Goes grabbed an even later winner, but all the attention was on Vinicius after the racist abuse he suffered at Valencia on Sunday. Real Madrid’s players…

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May 25, 2023

Man City’s path to treble far smoother than Man United’s in 1999. Can they finish the job?

The treble is so rare in English football that when Sir Alex Ferguson addressed his players at Camp Nou ahead of the 1999 Champions League final, he likened it to flying to the moon. Manchester United had already lifted the Premier League trophy and the FA Cup during the previous 10 days, standing on the verge of becoming the first English team to win all three competitions in the same…

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May 25, 2023

Four arrested over Vinicius effigy hung off bridge

Seven people have been arrested in connection with two separate racist incidents involving Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, Spanish police said Tuesday. Three of the arrests were related to racist abuse aimed at Vinicius during Madrid’s LaLiga defeat to Valencia at Mestalla on Sunday. Four arrests in Madrid involve the hanging of a mannequin wearing a Vinicius shirt from a bridge near Real Madrid’s training ground in January. The abuse…

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May 24, 2023

Vinicius won’t be suspended for Valencia red card

Vinicius Junior will not be suspended after receiving a red card in Sunday’s LaLiga match at Valencia and the club will have to close the stand where the Real Madrid forward was racially abused for five games after a ruling by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Tuesday. The Brazilian winger was sent off in stoppage time by referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea for striking an opponent following a scuffle…

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May 24, 2023

Transfer Talk: Jules Kounde open to Barcelona exit amid Chelsea interest

The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, 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! Jules Kounde would be willing to leave Barcelona if there is a good agreement for all parties involved with Chelsea showing interest, according to Diario Sport. The 24-year-old…

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May 24, 2023

Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo out of Liverpool vs. Man City – Andoni IraolaOctober 9, 2026
Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are out of Liverpool’s match against Manchester City this weekend due to injury, Andoni Iraola confirmed. – Man City ‘a disgrace; I would throw them out’ – furious Ian Holloway – Was epic Man City-Liverpool rivalry all a sham after cheating scandal? – Premier League team news, injury updates after… Read more: Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo out of Liverpool vs. Man City – Andoni Iraola
UEFA member nations call FIFA’s international break a ‘disaster’October 9, 2026
European federations told UEFA they are not happy with the new extended four-game blocks of international matches that finished this week. Injured players like Kylian Mbappé missed too many games, Erling Haaland asked to come off in Norway’s fourth match, resources were stretched for coaches in smaller countries and extra demands were made on the… Read more: UEFA member nations call FIFA’s international break a ‘disaster’
Harry Kane contract talks with Bayern Munich ‘very positive’ – sporting directorOctober 9, 2026
Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund insisted there has been no significant change in contract talks with Harry Kane but said he is “very positive” about discussions with the England captain. Reports in Germany at the start of the week said Kane agreed in principle the terms of a new deal that would run until… Read more: Harry Kane contract talks with Bayern Munich ‘very positive’ – sporting director
Enzo Maresca: Man City titles not tainted by guilty verdictOctober 9, 2026
Enzo Maresca has said he would still have joined Manchester City as manager if he had known the club had been found guilty of breaching financial rules while insisting that none of the club’s success under Abu Dhabi ownership has been tainted by the damning judgement. Maresca faced reporters for the first time on Friday… Read more: Enzo Maresca: Man City titles not tainted by guilty verdict
Kylian Mbappé to start for Real Madrid, criticism ‘ridiculous’ – José MourinhoOctober 9, 2026
José Mourinho has called criticism of Kylian Mbappé “ridiculous,” defending the Real Madrid star’s conduct during the international break, and confirming that the forward will start in Saturday’s LaLiga game with Villarreal. Mbappé picked up an injury in his first game on duty with France on Sept. 25, and then drew criticism for trips to… Read more: Kylian Mbappé to start for Real Madrid, criticism ‘ridiculous’ – José Mourinho
Vincent Kompany ‘proud’ of Man City achievements despite guilty verdict over Premier League breachesOctober 9, 2026
Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany said he remains “proud” of the club’s achievements during his time there despite the club being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules. Kompany spent more than a decade with City between 2008 and 2019, lifting the Premier League trophy four times, also winning… Read more: Vincent Kompany ‘proud’ of Man City achievements despite guilty verdict over Premier League breaches
Everton put up for sale by Friedkin GroupOctober 9, 2026
The Friedkin Group is exploring “the potential sale of a controlling interest” in Everton, a statement on the club’s website read. The statement read: “The Friedkin Group is exploring new investment options for Everton Football Club, including the potential sale of a controlling interest. “When TFG became custodians of Everton, the Club faced significant financial… Read more: Everton put up for sale by Friedkin Group
Thunder’s Gilegous-Alexander buys stake in Atlético MadridOctober 9, 2026
Two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become a shareholder in Atlético Madrid, the Spanish club announced on Thursday. In a statement, Atlético, who are currently second in LaLiga, said their partnership with the Oklahoma City Thunder guard, 28, was “grounded in shared values: ambition, excellence and the belief that every result must be earned.” Atlético… Read more: Thunder’s Gilegous-Alexander buys stake in Atlético Madrid
Mourinho jokes he’ll be lucky to still be around when Man City case endsOctober 9, 2026
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho joked that he’ll be lucky to still be around to see the final verdict in the Premier League‘s case against Manchester City. An independent commission’s verdict published last week found City guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. It detailed how City arranged… Read more: Mourinho jokes he’ll be lucky to still be around when Man City case ends
Tottenham’s Xavi Simons enrolls at Harvard Business SchoolOctober 9, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur‘s Xavi Simons has revealed he has enrolled for an online course at Harvard Business School. Simons, 23, said in a post on LinkedIn that he had been accepted onto the Crossover Into Business Program at the graduate business school of the Ivy League university in the United States. The Netherlands international is currently… Read more: Tottenham’s Xavi Simons enrolls at Harvard Business School