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Mourinho wants ‘justice’ over Man City charges

TURIN, Italy — José Mourinho has hit back at Pep Guardiola’s claim that he wants to see Manchester City relegated to League One by saying he only wants “justice in football.” Fenerbahce coach Mourinho, who built a fierce rivalry with then-Barcelona boss Guardiola during his time in charge of Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, reignited hostilities with Guardiola by saying he won three Premier League titles “fairly and cleanly”…

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December 11, 2024

Inside the super-sub role, and why Durán is the ultimate game changer

Jhon Durán was angry. In October, a minute after he grabbed Aston Villa’s second goal against Bologna in the Champions League with a smart first-time finish, he was walking toward the bench having been substituted. The TV cameras caught him kicking the chair in front of him, throwing all manner of things around as the frustration at being substituted boiled over. Durán is one of the most lethal strikers in…

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December 11, 2024

Romero: Spurs players happy under Postecoglou

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has said his teammates are happy playing under Ange Postecoglou after Sunday’s 4-3 loss to Chelsea dropped them to 11th in the Premier League and heaped more pressure on the Australian manager. “We saw it in the first season [under Postecoglou]. In this second one we’ve suffered a lot of injuries,” Romero told Telemundo. “Players are the first ones to be criticised, then if we…

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December 10, 2024

Jose in shock ref praise after Fener derby loss

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho offered genuine congratulations to the referee despite his team’s second derby defeat of the season. Mourinho’s side saw their five-game winning run end in Saturday’s 1-0 loss at Besiktas. The Portuguese, who has been punished in the past for criticising referees, had nothing but praise for the officiating of Mehmet Türkmen. “If we have referees like this one in every match of the title contenders, the…

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December 10, 2024

Ex-Man Utd, Portugal winger Nani retires

Former Portugal winger Nani, who won four Premier League titles and the Champions League with Manchester United, announced his retirement from professional football on Sunday. The 38-year-old began his career at Sporting CP before he was signed by legendary former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson in 2007 and left to join Fenerbahçe on a permanent deal in 2015. Nani played for 10 clubs in total during his 19-year career, plying…

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December 9, 2024

Ashworth pays price for Man United recruitment as Ratcliffe shows ruthlessness

Every top head coach is only as good as the sporting director charged with building the squad from which they select their team. So Manchester United’s decision to part ways with Dan Ashworth, just five months after hiring him from Newcastle United, highlights how much of a hurry the club are in to become competitive under new boss Ruben Amorim. One source told ESPN that Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United’s minority…

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December 9, 2024

‘Mediocre’ Man Utd need bold decisions – Ratcliffe

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said Manchester United will need to take “difficult and unpopular decisions” if the club is to restore its place at the top of English and European football. Ratcliffe acquired a 27.7% stake of United earlier this year and later said he wished to break Manchester City and Liverpool’s recent dominance. However, it has proved a difficult year at Old Trafford, with manager Erik ten Hag sacked…

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December 8, 2024

Wrexham boost title hopes with ‘Olimpico’ goal

Wrexham moved level on points with Wycombe after Elliot Lee’s goal direct from a corner kick earned the Welsh club a narrow win away at Burton Albion.

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December 8, 2024

Can Everton upset Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park?

LIVERPOOL, England — The distance between Everton’s iconic stadium, Goodison Park, and Liverpool’s Anfield home measures at little more than half a mile. Separated only by Stanley Park — where Everton played during the club’s most formative years — Merseyside’s footballing giants have spent more than a century as neighbours, bonded by a sense of territorial kinship, even as the fortunes of the two clubs have veered in drastically different…

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December 7, 2024

Arteta: Arsenal want to be ‘kings of everything’

Mikel Arteta has insisted that Arsenal “want to be the kings of everything,” urging his side to build on their set-piece prowess. Arsenal are leading the Premier League in set-piece goals since the start of last season with 22 after adding two more to their collection in Wednesday night’s 2-0 win over Manchester United. Jurriën Timber and William Saliba got the goals from corners, with United — seemingly like many…

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December 7, 2024

Prem chief: Don’t need to take matches overseasAugust 14, 2025
The Premier League’s need to take matches overseas to boost its global appeal has “dissipated” since the idea of a 39th match round abroad was first floated in 2008, top-flight chief executive Richard Masters has said. Spain’s LaLiga and the Italian Serie A are taking steps to stage a domestic match each in the United… Read more: Prem chief: Don’t need to take matches overseas
Predicting 2025-26, from Premier League title race to most entertaining teamsAugust 14, 2025
The 2025-26 European soccer season is here! After a busy summer of drama and excitement, including Chelsea knocking off Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final, we are back with a new club season across the continent. In the Premier League, the action kicks off with Liverpool vs. Bournemouth on Friday. LaLiga and… Read more: Predicting 2025-26, from Premier League title race to most entertaining teams
Ranking the 30 best men’s soccer club managers in EuropeAugust 13, 2025
Plenty of elite managers have been moving around of late or taking a break, but who are the best in the men’s game in Europe? This list ranks the top 30, covering legends approaching the latter stages of their careers, rising stars just breaking through and everyone in between. How did you go about compiling… Read more: Ranking the 30 best men’s soccer club managers in Europe
Filopoulos latest exec to exit Football AustraliaAugust 13, 2025
Peter Filopoulos is the latest in a string of senior executives to leave Football Australia since the departure of former CEO James Johnson, with the federation also signalling an intent to “refresh” its technical leadership in the wake of Ernie Merick’s departure from the now redundant chief football officer role. First joining Football Australia as… Read more: Filopoulos latest exec to exit Football Australia
Slot: No ill will behind Jota tribute disruptionAugust 12, 2025
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot played down the interruption of the minute’s silence in memory of Diogo Jota by Crystal Palace fans ahead of the Community Shield at Wembley. Tributes were paid to former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash with his brother André Silva last month and were honoured with… Read more: Slot: No ill will behind Jota tribute disruption
Barcelona LaLiga game in Miami moves step closerAugust 12, 2025
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has given its approval to a request from LaLiga clubs Barcelona and Villarreal to play a league match in Miami this season. ESPN reported on Sunday that RFEF executives were set to discuss the issue in a board meeting on Monday, in the first step in a process which would… Read more: Barcelona LaLiga game in Miami moves step closer
Transfer rumors, news: Calvert-Lewin fires agent to push for Man United dealAugust 11, 2025
Napoli have joined Everton in the race for Jack Grealish, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is doing all he can to sign for Manchester United. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Chelsea in talks for Man… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Calvert-Lewin fires agent to push for Man United deal
Real Madrid go retro for superb new third kit from AdidasAugust 10, 2025
Real Madrid have unveiled their gorgeous new third kit for the 2025-26 season which forms part of Adidas’ achingly smart new retro range. The German sportswear brand have decided to mark their 75th anniversary by releasing a slew of strips that are fresh and clean as they are rooted in nostalgia. From Bayern Munich to… Read more: Real Madrid go retro for superb new third kit from Adidas
Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle tell Isak he can’t leave to join LiverpoolAugust 10, 2025
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been told he cannot leave the club for Liverpool this summer, while Anfield is now the most likely destination for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle tell Isak he can’t leave to join Liverpool
Wrexham boss ready for return to ‘great league’August 9, 2025
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is ready to embrace the grind of the Championship when his side return to the second-tier for the first time in 43 years on Saturday. Three consecutive promotions have taken Wrexham from the National League to an opening day fixture away at Southampton — a side relegated from the Premier League… Read more: Wrexham boss ready for return to ‘great league’