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Have Kompany, Bayern addressed the frailties of last season?

If you watched only the first half of Bayern Munich’s 3-2 victory at VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday with us on ESPN+, you’ll rightly wonder how on earth the Rekordmeister got itself into deep trouble. Why, in coach Vincent Kompany’s first Bundesliga match in charge, was there such a genuine risk of dropping points after a first-half stroll that saw domination to the tune of eight shots to one? The answers…

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August 30, 2024

Salah: Focusing on fun, not Liverpool contract

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has said he is focusing only on enjoying his football and not the fact that his contract with the club expires at the end of the season. Salah, 32, has scored in both of Liverpool’s Premier League wins this season but has been linked with a move away from the Merseyside club, with interest from the Saudi Pro League in particular. “I just came for a…

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August 30, 2024

Vini Jr: Madrid will walk off pitch if racism persists

Vinícius Júnior said he and his Real Madrid teammates are prepared to walk off the pitch if he faces more racist abuse from fans in LaLiga this season. The Brazil international has been targeted by opposition supporters on multiple occasions, including at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium in May 2023. That incident eventually saw three fans jailed earlier this year, in what LaLiga said was the first guilty verdict of its kind…

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August 29, 2024

The world’s best pub team, and everything else you’ve already missed in Europe this season

As far as most football fans are concerned, this season’s European club competitions will begin when the draws for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League group stages later this week. But while UEFA’s showpiece events may end in glitz and glamour and a shower of tickertape as the trophies are lifted with hundreds of millions watching on TV nine months from now, they start in more modest settings.…

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August 29, 2024

Ronaldo to receive award as all-time UCL scorer

Cristiano Ronaldo will receive an award from UEFA for scoring the most goals in Champions League history, the European football governing body said on Tuesday. Ronaldo has 140 goals in 183 games in the competition, appearing for Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. The forward will be honoured at the 36-team league phase draw ceremony in Monaco on Thursday. “Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the brightest stars in…

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August 28, 2024

Ex-Arsenal, Juventus GK Szczesny retires at 34

Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has retired from professional football, the 34-year-old said on Tuesday, weeks after leaving Serie A club Juventus by mutual agreement. Szczesny spent seven seasons at Juventus and had one year left on his contract. He had been linked with a move to fellow Italian side Monza and Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr. Szczesny started his career at Premier League club Arsenal. He won the Serie…

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August 28, 2024

Transfer Talk: Atalanta’s Lookman unlikely to join PSG

The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

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August 27, 2024

Ex-England manager Eriksson dies aged 76

Sven-Göran Eriksson, the first foreign manager of England’s men’s national team, has died. He was 76. Eriksson revealed in January that he had been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. A family statement shared by Eriksson’s former agent, Bo Gustavsson, said the Swede passed away at his home on Monday surrounded by his loved ones. As a manager, Eriksson won 18 trophies between 1977 and 2001 with multiple clubs in Sweden,…

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August 27, 2024

Transfer Talk: Juve still in for Sancho despite Gonzalez deal

The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

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August 26, 2024

Source: Vinícius Jr. delays Saudi move decision

Vinícius Júnior will wait until the end of this season before making a decision on whether to pursue a move to Saudi Arabia, a source has told ESPN. ESPN reported earlier this month that the Real Madrid star was the subject of interest from the Saudi Pro League and that Vinícius had not ruled out a switch, although Madrid did not want to see him go. A source told ESPN…

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August 25, 2024

The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?March 13, 2025
On the latest episode of The Football Reporters podcast, ESPN’s Emily Keogh, Tom Hamilton and Jeff Kassouf ask whether Chelsea’s dominance in the Women’s Super League shows the league has a competitiveness problem? Chelsea have won 16 of their 14 games and remain unbeaten in the WSL this season under head coach Sonia Bompastor as… Read more: The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayern winger Leroy SanéMarch 13, 2025
Arsenal are considering a move to sign Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané, while Manchester United prefer a move for Harry Kane over Jean-Philippe Mateta. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Man Utd CEO:… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayern winger Leroy Sané
Why does Madrid legend Ferenc Puskas have a statue in Melbourne?March 12, 2025
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in May 2020, but has been updated ahead of the release of the new documentary Ange & The Boss, which will be screened in select cinemas from March 13. MELBOURNE — There are a lot of statues in Melbourne’s Olympic precinct. Bronze statues encircle the famous Melbourne Cricket… Read more: Why does Madrid legend Ferenc Puskas have a statue in Melbourne?
Man United’s new stadium will be big, but it won’t be world’s biggest football groundMarch 12, 2025
It’s been a long time coming, but Premier League giants Manchester United have formally announced their plans to build a new stadium in the city rather than attempt to redevelop the crumbling infrastructure at Old Trafford. The Theatre of Dreams has been United’s home since 1910 but has been showing its age in recent years,… Read more: Man United’s new stadium will be big, but it won’t be world’s biggest football ground
Arsenal’s title race ends with Man United draw, Real Madrid win ugly: Marcotti explains the weekendMarch 11, 2025
The European soccer weekend delivered a ton to talk about as usual, so let’s dig in. In the Premier League, Arsenal’s draw at Manchester United and Liverpool’s comeback win at Southampton more or less puts the title race to bed for Arne Slot and the Reds, while Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti played their way… Read more: Arsenal’s title race ends with Man United draw, Real Madrid win ugly: Marcotti explains the weekend
Liga MX chief Arriola named federation presidentMarch 11, 2025
Liga MX president Mikel Arriola will now be assuming the role of Mexico Football Federation interim president for upcoming events sanctioned by Concacaf and FIFA, given the absence of a permanent figure. Juan Carlos Rodríguez, nicknamed “La Bomba,” previously held the position of FMF president before resigning in December 2024. Under Rodríguez, Mexico had three… Read more: Liga MX chief Arriola named federation president
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye £40m move for MatetaMarch 10, 2025
Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Crystal Palace for striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, while Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham has also been linked with a move to Old Trafford. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye £40m move for Mateta
Amorim: Man United need ‘more Brunos’ to step upMarch 10, 2025
Ruben Amorim said Manchester United “need more Brunos” after captain Bruno Fernandes scored a first-half free kick and almost netted a late winner in a 1-1 Premier League draw against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday. Declan Rice’s 74th-minute goal cancelled out Fernandes’ 45th-minute strike to earn Arsenal a point, but Arsenal needed a crucial… Read more: Amorim: Man United need ‘more Brunos’ to step up
Xavi: I was too emotionally connected in Barça jobMarch 9, 2025
Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has said he was too emotionally connected to the Catalan club to deliver the sustained success demanded from him. Xavi, who made 767 appearances for Barça as a player, returned to the LaLiga side in 2021 when he replaced Ronald Koeman as manager. He led Barça to a first LaLiga… Read more: Xavi: I was too emotionally connected in Barça job
FIFA, Infantino can have a World Cup halftime show: Just end it in 15 minutesMarch 9, 2025
It was all so predictable, even more so than Kendrick Lamar — who, you know, actually won a Pulitzer Prize for his use of words — winning the beef with Drake. It was predictable that FIFA would want to hype up a 2026 World Cup final in the United States with a Super Bowl-style musical… Read more: FIFA, Infantino can have a World Cup halftime show: Just end it in 15 minutes