Karim Benzema scored three goals in seven first-half minutes as Real Madrid thrashed Real Valladolid 6-0 on Sunday to cut Barcelona’s lead in LaLiga to 12 points. The hat trick moved Benzema up to 14 league goals this season and second on the list of top scorers — three behind Barca’s Robert Lewandowski. Rodrygo’s opener from a smooth counter-attack after 22 minutes opened the flood gates as Benzema took charge…
The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer 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! Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard remains an option for Barcelona this summer, according to Sport. Approaching the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena, it is reported…
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Gabriel Jesus scored his first goals for six months as Arsenal maintained control of the Premier League title race with a 4-1 defeat of relegation-threatened Leeds United on Saturday. Jesus, starting a league game for the first time since returning from a knee injury last month, converted a 35th-minute penalty after being clipped in the box by Luke Ayling. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Ben White doubled…
The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer 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! Napoli defender Kim Min-Jae is open to making the switch to Liverpool, according to Foot Mercato. It is reported that the 26-year-old would be keen on the move if…
Tottenham acting head coach Cristian Stellini has admitted the club has endured a “chaotic” fortnight but denied Spurs are in crisis after Antonio Conte’s departure. Conte’s exit was confirmed on Sunday night following an explosive news conference on March 18 in which the 53-year-old criticised Spurs’ owners and the players’ attitude after allowing a 3-1 lead to slip to draw 3-3 at Southampton. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more…
Tottenham’s managing director of football Fabio Paratici will step back from his role with immediate effect as he awaits the outcome of an appeal over his global ban, the club confirmed on Friday. In January, Paratici was handed a 30-month suspension by FIFA after his former club Juventus was found guilty of falsifying financial records. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) That punishment initially only applied to Italy…
The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer 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! Chelsea are prepared to allow midfield pair Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic to depart Stamford Bridge as the Blues look to raise funds for the summer, according to Football…
Herve Renard has been named France women’s coach until 2024 and will lead the team at this year’s World Cup, the French federation (FFF) said on Thursday. The 54-year-old Frenchman resigned as coach of the Saudi Arabia men’s team this week after leading them to last year’s World Cup in Qatar where they pulled off a shock group-stage win over eventual champions Argentina. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more…
ESPN’s lead Bundesliga commentator Derek Rae is ensconced in Germany for this week’s showdown between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund on ABC and ESPN+ (Saturday, 12 p.m. ET). While it’s too early for a title decider, this edition of “der Klassiker” has the feel of the biggest head-to-head Bundesliga confrontation for many years, and the Thomas Tuchel factor only adds to the drama. One way or the other, the international…