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FIFA to clear path for LaLiga, PL games in U.S.

FIFA has moved towards ending decades of football tradition by reviewing the rules that block domestic league games being played in other countries. However, fans are likely to object to their teams’ home matches potentially being moved thousands of miles away. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The United States and Saudi Arabia are expected to be willing to lure competitive games from top European countries, and FIFA…

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May 16, 2024

Xabi Alonso, Ruben Amorim, Thiago Motta: The next wave of managers ready for the spotlight

The manager might arguably be the most important person at any soccer club, but only a handful of them can be considered household names. However, if you take a look at the dugouts around the Champions League, Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and Primeira Liga, you’ll see a whole crop of coaches who could one day be the next world-famous figureheads of elite teams. Some have already…

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May 15, 2024

Rodri’s PL POTY omission ‘unacceptable’ – Ederson

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has dubbed the decision to leave teammate Rodri off the Premier League Player of the Season shortlist as “unacceptable” but added that he will be rooting for Phil Foden to win the award. Foden’s 13 goals and eight assists this season have put him on a shortlist that also includes Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak, Martin Ødegaard, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Virgil van Dijk and Ollie Watkins.…

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May 15, 2024

Arsenal fans must pray arch-rivals Tottenham do them a favor against Man City

Tottenham Hotspur have a title decider. The only problem for Spurs is that it isn’t their title on the line, but that of Arsenal — their most bitter rivals and a team none of their supporters would ever want to help in any way whatsoever. Arsenal forward Kai Havertz joked on Sunday, after the Gunners reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Manchester United, that…

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May 14, 2024

Arsenal’s gritty win, Mbappe’s weird PSG farewell: Marcotti recaps the weekend

We’re down to the final days and weeks of the 2023-24 European season, and this weekend still brought plenty to discuss. Arsenal wrapped up a somewhat boring 1-0 win at Man United to ensure that the Premier League title race goes down to the last games next week, while Bayer Leverkusen continue to rack up impressive numbers as they extended their unbeaten run to 50 games this season. Whether they…

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May 14, 2024

Toone rises to the occasion as Man United seal first FA Cup

LONDON — There is only one player you want on your side heading into a winner-take-all game that will define your season, and that is Ella Toone. Once the Manchester United forward had broken the deadlock in Sunday’s FA Cup final on the stroke of half-time with a stunning strike, the floodgates opened and there was nothing Tottenham Hotspur could do as United landed the first piece of major silverware…

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May 13, 2024

FC United of Manchester win European trophy

DESENZANO DEL GARDA, Italy — FC United of Manchester, the breakaway club founded in opposition to the Glazer family’s takeover of Premier League giants Manchester United, won European silverware on Sunday with victory in the final of the Fenix Trophy. First-half strikes from Curtis Jones and Aaron Bennett, the tournament’s top scorer with six goals, plus two more after the break from Dontai Gabidon and substitute Lewis Gilboy sealed a…

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May 13, 2024

Transfer Talk: Barcelona aiming to sign Nico Williams

The summer transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip is swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

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May 12, 2024

PSG boss on Mbappé exit: ‘We’ll get even better’

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he was proud to have had Kylian Mbappé in his team and understood the club’s all-time leading scorer’s decision to end his seven-year stay. Mbappé, whose contract expires this season, announced his departure in a video on Friday after months of speculation about his future. The announcement brings Real Madrid closer to ending their yearslong pursuit of the France international, who is widely regarded…

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May 12, 2024

Poch: Not the end of the world if I leave Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino has raised the possibility of walking away from Chelsea at the end of the season and said “it is not going to be the end of the world” if he leaves the club. Sources have told ESPN that the Chelsea hierarchy are waiting for the Premier League campaign to finish before deciding whether Pochettino should see out the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge. – Stream…

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May 11, 2024

The Football Reporters: Does a Marcus Rashford-Ollie Watkins swap make sense for Man United?April 23, 2025
Marcus Rashford will be back in Manchester on Tuesday night when Aston Villa face Manchester City in the race for Champions League qualification. However, it remains to be seen if the England international returns permanently in the summer. The 27-year-old has impressed at Villa since joining on loan from Manchester United in January. He has… Read more: The Football Reporters: Does a Marcus Rashford-Ollie Watkins swap make sense for Man United?
Thanks to Flick and young stars, treble-chasing Barcelona are fun againApril 23, 2025
If you are of the Barcelona persuasion or simply a neutral who’s enjoying their verve this season, is it all beginning to feel like 2011 again? That 2010-11 campaign was their third swashbuckling season under manager Pep Guardiola, one in which his team — driven by Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andrés Iniesta — faced three… Read more: Thanks to Flick and young stars, treble-chasing Barcelona are fun again
Antony goal helps keep Betis’ UCL ‘dreams’ aliveApril 22, 2025
Real Betis scored three goals in a first-half blitz to beat Girona 3-1 in LaLiga on Monday and keep alive their hopes of European football next season. The win took sixth-placed Betis to within one point of Villarreal. The top five qualify for the Champions League, while the team in sixth will play in the… Read more: Antony goal helps keep Betis’ UCL ‘dreams’ alive
Italian football pauses as Pope Francis dies aged 88April 22, 2025
Monday’s Serie A fixtures have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis, the Italian league announced. Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church and a lifelong football fan has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday. He was 88. “Following the passing of His Holiness, Lega Nazionale… Read more: Italian football pauses as Pope Francis dies aged 88
Saudi minister: WC worker’s death investigatedApril 21, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s minister of sport, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, insisted workers’ safety was being taken “seriously” and that an investigation had been launched over the death of a migrant worker during construction of a stadium for the 2034 World Cup. Besix Group, a construction company overseeing the site of Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar,… Read more: Saudi minister: WC worker’s death investigated
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea’s Garnacho chase gets crowdedApril 21, 2025
Napoli face competition for the signature of Alejandro Garnacho as news emerges over Jadon Sancho’s future at Chelsea. 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 – Alexander-Arnold silent on Madrid links after ‘special’ winner –… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea’s Garnacho chase gets crowded
Follow live: Messi, Inter Miami take on ColumbusApril 20, 2025
Follow live coverage of the Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami CF 2025 MLS, Regular Season football match.
Ex-Croatia midfielder dies in car crash aged 39April 20, 2025
Former Croatia midfielder Nikola Pokrivac died in a car crash in Karlovac in central Croatia on Friday, the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) said. He was 39. Local media reported that the collision, which involved four vehicles, also killed one other person from a different car. Pokrivac was in a vehicle with three teammates from fourth-tier… Read more: Ex-Croatia midfielder dies in car crash aged 39
Pep: Missing UCL could hurt City transfer plansApril 19, 2025
Pep Guardiola has warned that Manchester City could miss out on their top transfer targets if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. City are fifth in the table with six games to go ahead of their trip to Everton on Saturday. Fifth place will be good enough for a place in next season’s… Read more: Pep: Missing UCL could hurt City transfer plans
Sources: Man Utd eye Dibling if they win EuropaApril 19, 2025
Manchester United will step up their interest in Southampton midfielder Tyler Dibling if Ruben Amorim’s team secure Champions League qualification by winning this season’s Europa League, sources have told ESPN. Dibling, 19, has emerged as one of the most sought-after youngsters in the Premier League this season, despite playing in a Saints team that is… Read more: Sources: Man Utd eye Dibling if they win Europa