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Punched Turkish ref: I won’t forgive club prez

Halil Umut Meler, the referee punched by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca after a match in the Turkish Super Lig, has said he “will not forgive” his assailant in an interview with Turkish media. “No, I did not forgive [Koca], I will not forgive,” Meler told Hurriyet. “The person who did this punched me, I collapsed and fell to the ground. But the actual kicking while I was on the…

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December 21, 2023

Ref, VAR discussions to be made public in Spain

Conversations between Spain’s referees and Video Assistant Referees [VAR] will be made public under a new agreement between LaLiga and the Spanish football federation [RFEF], the two bodies announced in a joint statement on Tuesday. Discussions which take place between officials when an incident has been reviewed using the pitchside monitor will be made available to broadcasters after the end of each day. – Stream LIVE: Barcelona vs. Almeria, Wednesday…

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December 20, 2023

Pochettino, Howe condemn Chelsea pitch invader

Mauricio Pochettino and Eddie Howe have both condemned a Chelsea fan who confronted Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka during the Blues’ EFL Cup quarterfinal win on Tuesday night. A supporter entered the field of play and ran into Dúbravka seconds after Mykhailo Mudryk scored a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw and take the game to penalties. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Callum Wilson, who opened the…

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December 20, 2023

Barça F coach to leave for job ‘outside Europe’

Barcelona Femení’s Champions League-winning coach Jonatan Giráldez has confirmed he will leave the club after receiving an offer from “outside of Europe” amid reports he will move to the NWSL next year. Giráldez, 32, will remain in charge of Barça until the end of the campaign when his contract expires. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) – ESPN FC Women’s Rank: World’s 50 best soccer players of 2023…

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December 19, 2023

Arsenal reclaim Premier League lead, Liverpool-Man United draw, Alaba woe for Real Madrid, more

It’s the holiday season, and European soccer was in a giving mood this weekend, with a ton of big talking points up and down the big leagues. In the Premier League, Arsenal shrugged off Brighton for an impressive win that keeps them top given Liverpool’s inability to beat Man United despite taking 34 shots in 90 minutes. In LaLiga, Real Madrid reclaimed top spot with a big win over Villarreal,…

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December 19, 2023

Klopp: Liverpool more dominant than 7-0 game

Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool were more dominant against Manchester United in Sunday’s 0-0 draw than in last season’s 7-0 Anfield victory against Erik ten Hag’s team after watching his side miss the chance to leapfrog Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool created 34 shots against United, who had just six, and amassed 12 corners. Ten Hag’s side failed to register a single corner. – Stream on ESPN+:…

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December 18, 2023

Is Sunday’s draw at Liverpool the confidence boost Man United needed?

LIVERPOOL, England — Manchester United’s wait for a victory at Liverpool has rolled into its eighth year, but Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Anfield was a win for manager Erik ten Hag. It was a day when his players slammed the brakes on their nine-game losing streak against top 10 opponents away from Old Trafford, and turned down the volume on crisis talk sparked by three defeats in four games ahead…

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December 18, 2023

Upset Xavi rues missed chances in Barça draw

An upset Xavi Hernández blamed missed chances as Barcelona’s winless run extended to three games with a 1-1 draw at Valencia in LaLiga on Saturday. João Félix opened the scoring at Mestalla for Barça, who were made to pay for their profligacy when Hugo Guillamón equalised for Valencia in the 70th minute. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Barça had further chances to win the game late on,…

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December 17, 2023

UWCL talking points: PSG fight back; can Chelsea win it for Hayes?

Matchday three of the 2023-24 Women’s Champions League group stage is over and we’re at the halfway stage as things start to get really interesting. Swedish side BK Häcken are the main surprise still at the top of Group D after a 0-0 draw with Chelsea, while Paris FC picked themselves up with a 2-1 win over disappointing Real Madrid to reignite their campaign. Group C is wide open as…

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December 16, 2023

Mourinho avoids ban for calling ref unstable

Roma coach Jose Mourinho escaped a touchline ban after cooperating with the Italian football federation’s disciplinary prosecutor and was instead only fined €20,000 ($22,000) on Friday for labelling a referee unstable. Before a recent match with Sassuolo, Mourinho questioned the abilities of referee Matteo Marcenaro. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) “We had him three times as a fourth official and I don’t think he has the emotional…

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December 16, 2023

Tottenham’s Postecoglou on thin ice with his future more uncertain than everApril 4, 2025
LONDON — Ange Postecoglou is no stranger to risk, but on Thursday, he played his most dangerous game yet. Tottenham Hotspur were midway through another insipid Premier League performance when his 64th-minute double change — introducing Pape Matar Sarr and Brennan Johnson for Lucas Bergvall and Wilson Odobert — elicited a brief but audible chant… Read more: Tottenham’s Postecoglou on thin ice with his future more uncertain than ever
City fans protest over ticket issues, miss 1st goalApril 3, 2025
Manchester City fans boycotted the opening of their Premier League fixture against Leicester City on Wednesday in protest at ticketing issues at the Etihad Stadium. Supporters gathered outside the stadium an hour before kick-off with a banner which read: “MCFC – For the love not the money.” Hundreds of fans also remained in the concourses… Read more: City fans protest over ticket issues, miss 1st goal
Carlo Ancelotti to go on trial for tax evasionApril 3, 2025
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told a Spanish court on Wednesday that he “never thought about committing fraud” as he gave evidence in a trial in which he’s accused of failing to pay over €1 million ($1.08m) in taxes. Prosecutors have accused the veteran coach of evading paying tax on his image rights income during… Read more: Carlo Ancelotti to go on trial for tax evasion
Anthony Elanga is proof of how Man United desperately need to improve transfer strategyApril 2, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, England — Anthony Elanga chose a muted celebration after his wonderful solo goal against Manchester United, but the smile that crept over his face gave away the quiet satisfaction of scoring against his former club. Who could blame him? Man United decided Elanga wasn’t good enough when he was allowed to move to Nottingham… Read more: Anthony Elanga is proof of how Man United desperately need to improve transfer strategy
Flick: No luck to Barcelona success this seasonApril 2, 2025
Hansi Flick has said there is no luck to Barcelona success this season but he knows it is trophies that matter as he prepares for Wednesday’s “final before the final” against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey. Barça and Atlético drew 4-4 in the first leg of their Copa semifinal in February and finally… Read more: Flick: No luck to Barcelona success this season
Isco on Antony: We need to crowdfund for himApril 1, 2025
Real Betis midfielder Isco has joked that crowdfunding will be needed to keep Manchester United’s loanee Antony at the club for at least next season. Antony has been a big hit in Spain since joining on loan from United after a difficult first half of the campaign at Old Trafford. However, the loan deal which… Read more: Isco on Antony: We need to crowdfund for him
Haaland’s nightmare game, Napoli back in Serie A title race, RB Leipzig chaos, moreApril 1, 2025
The international break has finished and this weekend brought us plenty to talk about as European club action returned with a bang! Manchester City advanced in the FA Cup despite a game to forget by Erling Haaland, and Napoli took a decisive step back into Serie A’s title race while simultaneously wrecking Milan’s aspirations of… Read more: Haaland’s nightmare game, Napoli back in Serie A title race, RB Leipzig chaos, more
Football Australia: ‘No further action’ on KerrMarch 31, 2025
Sam Kerr has avoided being stripped of the Matildas captaincy after meeting with the Football Australia board, with the striker finally joining the Australian women’s team in camp. The parties met to address Kerr’s recent U.K. court case, where she was found not guilty on one charge of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.… Read more: Football Australia: ‘No further action’ on Kerr
Arsenal name Berta as new sporting directorMarch 31, 2025
Arsenal have appointed Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, the club announced on Sunday. Berta will take on the permanent role, replacing Edu Gasper who resigned in November and has been on a six-month period of gardening leave since. “I am thrilled to be joining Arsenal in what is a hugely exciting period for… Read more: Arsenal name Berta as new sporting director
Transfer rumors, news: Leipzig want Jobe Bellingham amid links to Chelsea and othersMarch 30, 2025
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko could be moving to the Premier League, while Man United have targeted his teammate Xavi Simons. 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 – Sources: Griezmann to delay Atleti exit… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Leipzig want Jobe Bellingham amid links to Chelsea and others