Alonso slams Leverkusen ‘complacency’ after draw
LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Hosts Bayer Leverkusen paid the price for being complacent after squandering a two-goal lead and losing control…
Spain coach: FA crisis imperils 2030 World Cup
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is concerned by reports that the country could be stripped of its 2030 World…
Pogba doping ban reduced; can return in March ’25
World Cup winner Paul Pogba’s doping suspension has been reduced to 18 months from an initial four years, the Court…
FIFA adjusts transfer rules for Club World Cup
FIFA has agreed on interim transfer rules aiming to help players change teams and go to the Club World Cup…
Endrick shrugs off critics: ‘That’s what football is’
Real Madrid forward Endrick has said he isn’t affected by outside criticism after a defeat, stating “that’s what football is.”…
Watkins pre-Bayern: I want Kane’s England spot
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins said he hopes to put down an England marker when he faces Bayern Munich in…
After years as Klopp’s assistant, Lijnders is ready to lead at Salzburg
The walls of Pep Lijnders’ garage in his new Salzburg home are still bare. The unpacked boxes on the floor…
Mbappé in line for early injury return in UCL
Kylian Mbappé has recovered from injury and is available to play for Real Madrid against Lille in the Champions League,…
Shame on Diego Simeone for amplifying Madrid derby mess
Under the cover of apparently “doing the right thing,” I think that Diego Simeone shamed himself, his club and LaLiga…
FIFA bans Eto’o from games for conduct violations
Cameroon great Samuel Eto’o was banned by FIFA on Monday from attending any national team games for six months. Eto’o,…