Category Other

European women’s review: Man City top the WSL, Real Madrid lose

From goalkeeping heroics to drama at both ends of the table in Germany, these are the key talking points from the Women’s Super League (WSL), along with some highlights from Europe. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) There is certainly a precedent at Manchester City for trusting in young players. England regulars Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway once flourished in the senior team despite their lack of experience,…

Dalot’s winner a fitting tribute to Man Utd legend Charlton

It took 77 minutes of the game against Sheffield United, but eventually Manchester United came up with a fitting tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton. Charlton was famous during his playing career for spectacular strikes from outside the box and the former England and United forward, who died on Saturday aged 86, would have approved of Diogo Dalot’s winner at Bramall Lane. Dalot’s goal, whipped into the top corner from 25…

Transfer Talk: Juve eyeing Hojbjerg and Thuram in January

The summer transfer window has closed throughout Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Juventus technical director Cristiano Giuntoli wants to strengthen the club’s midfield by signing Tottenham Hotspur’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in January and OGC Nice’s Khephren Thuram during the summer, as has been reported…

Liverpool struggle vs. Everton but Salah shows how key he is

LIVERPOOL — Liverpool had 150 million reasons to offload Mohamed Salah to Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad in the summer. But, by scoring twice in Saturday’s 2-0 win against Everton, the Egypt international underlined just how important he is for Jurgen Klopp’s team. Everton, reduced to 10 men before half-time following Ashley Young’s dismissal for two yellow cards — both for fouls on Luis Díaz — fought desperately to…

Transfer Talk: Liverpool eye Osimhen to replace Salah

The summer transfer window has closed throughout Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Liverpool are waiting in the wings for Napoli forward Victor Osimhen after the Italian outfit confirmed that contract talks have stalled, according to the Mirror. The report suggests that Liverpool have…

Man United legend Sir Bobby Charlton dies at 86

Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86, the Premier League club announced Saturday. Charlton was part of England’s World Cup-winning side in 1966, and two years later scored twice as Manchester United won the European Cup at Wembley. – Dawson: Dalot’s winner a fitting tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton A club statement read on Saturday: “Manchester United are in mourning following the…

Transfer Talk: Mbappe remains Real Madrid’s priority but club president Perez wants guarantees

The summer transfer window has closed throughout Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Real Madrid want guarantees from Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe ahead of a potential transfer next summer, according to Sport. The 24-year-old remains on the radar of the LaLiga club as…

Why Messi deserves time off; Pulisic, Weah among USMNT stars to watch in Milan vs. Juventus clash

Welcome to Onside/Offside! Each week, Luis Miguel Echegaray discusses the latest from the soccer world, including standout performances, games you might have missed and what to keep an eye on in the coming days. This week, LME discusses Lionel Messi’s plans for the rest of the year and why the footballing world should take note, Wayne Rooney’s debut as Birmingham City manager, and the American flavor that will take place…

Why England need Kalvin Phillips to get a transfer out of Man City

England manager Gareth Southgate is not in the habit of pushing his players into transfers but there must be part of him desperate to make an exception for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips. Back in June, Southgate joked about how some members of his squad were “tapping each other up” ahead of a summer in which Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, James Maddison, Declan Rice and Jordan Henderson all changed clubs…

No Belgium-Sweden replay after shooting – UEFA

UEFA said on Thursday the result of the European Championship qualifying game between Belgium and Sweden, which was abandoned this week after two Swedish fans were killed before kickoff, will stand. The game was called off at half-time with the score 1-1. Both the Belgian and Swedish federations had asked to keep it as the final result. “The Belgian and Swedish Football Federations are satisfied with the decision,” said the…