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 Ground, tributes to immortals of Australian sport such as Norm Smith, Betty Cuthbert and the…
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, with clips of the roof leaking rainwater onto fans and other examples of the stadium’s…
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 to an ugly home win over Rayo Vallecano that had fans booing in frustration. (So…
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 national team coaches: Diego Cocca, Jaime Lozano and Javier “Vasco” Aguirre. Though Rodríguez resigned about…
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 – Source: Arsenal close to appointing Berta as SD – USMNT’s Dest makes PSV return…
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 save from David Raya to deny Fernandes late. Fernandes has been a rare standout performer…
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 title in four years in his first full season in charge in 2022-23, but he…
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 guest and halftime show. Predictable too that purists and purists would rise up against it,…
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has described Guglielmo Vicario as “one of the purest human beings I’ve ever come across” following an altercation with fans at full-time of Thursday’s Europa League defeat at AZ Alkmaar. Spurs were beaten 1-0 in their round-of-16, first leg clash due to a Lucas Bergvall own goal and Vicario, who made a string of fine saves during the game, appeared to gesture to the travelling supporters…
Chelsea and Liverpool will battle to sign Real Betis winger Jesús Rodriguez, while Arsenal are set to turn their attention to signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – West Ham 2024 squad more expensive than Barca, Milan – UEFA – Source: U.S. youth…