Soccer Sport

Madrid beat Man Utd to be Forbes’ richest club

Real Madrid were the world’s most valuable club in 2022 with a worth of $6.07 billion (£4.9bn), according to Forbes.…

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June 2, 2023

Spurs’ Kane hopes AI can help reduce injuries

England and Tottenham forward Harry Kane has said he hopes artificial intelligence can revolutionise injury prevention, with a number of…

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June 2, 2023

UCL final ref scrutinized for alleged far-right ties

An anti-racism group on Thursday called on the head referee of the Champions League final to distance himself from a…

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June 2, 2023

European sport leaders call for WWC TV deal

The sports ministers of Europe’s top football nations on Wednesday urged FIFA and broadcasters to work together and “find a…

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June 1, 2023

Follow live: Mourinho’s Roma meet Europa league specialists Sevilla in final

Follow live coverage of the Sevilla vs AS Roma 2022-23 UEFA Europa League, Final football match.

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June 1, 2023

How Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Man City, Napoli, PSG won their titles: Defining moments of 2022-23 season

Sports broadcaster Gary Lineker once famously said, “Football is a simple game: Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes,…

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June 1, 2023

Liverpool hire new director to oversee rebuild

Liverpool have appointed Jorg Schmadtke as the club’s new sporting director, the Premier League side said on Tuesday, as they…

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May 31, 2023

VAR is failing LaLiga, has relegated Espanyol to the Segunda

That Espanyol were relegated from LaLiga at the weekend might not have had too much impact outside Barcelona, their home…

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May 31, 2023

Best, worst moments of European club season

As we creep towards the official end of the 2022-23 European football season — the English Premier League and German…

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May 31, 2023

Tigres beat Chivas 3-2 to win 2023 Clausura title

Tigres earned their eighth Liga MX title on Sunday after defeating Chivas 3-2 through extra time in the second leg…

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May 30, 2023

Chelsea put four past Brighton to continue winning start under Xabi AlonsoAugust 30, 2026
Chelsea marked Xabi Alonso’s home debut with an entertaining 4-3 victory over Brighton to continue their winning start to the season. It was another display of electrifying attacking football that should have had the game won inside half-an-hour, goals from Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto and João Pedro putting the home side into a three-goal lead… Read more: Chelsea put four past Brighton to continue winning start under Xabi Alonso
Julián Álvarez returns to Atlético Madrid trainingAugust 30, 2026
Julián Álvarez returned to training with Atlético Madrid on Sunday after missing three sessions last week, as the club stood steadfast in its refusal to allow the star forward to join Barcelona. Atlético won 3-1 at Sevilla in LaLiga on Saturday — with Álex Baena scoring twice — with Alvarez left out of the matchday… Read more: Julián Álvarez returns to Atlético Madrid training
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick plays down concerns over Lamine Yamal’s start to the seasonAugust 30, 2026
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick played down concerns over Lamine Yamal‘s start to the new season, saying he will support the forward after a draining few months. Yamal, 19, has started Barça’s opening two games of the season but has not yet registered a goal or an assist despite the Spanish champions registering 5-0 and 2-0… Read more: Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick plays down concerns over Lamine Yamal’s start to the season
Barcelona in advanced talks with Arsenal for Gabriel Jesus – sourceAugust 30, 2026
Barcelona are in “very advanced” negotiations with Arsenal over a deal to sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, a source has confirmed to ESPN. Jesus, 29, has just one year to run on his contract with the English champions and has emerged as an option for Barça following their failure to land Julián Álvarez. Barça are… Read more: Barcelona in advanced talks with Arsenal for Gabriel Jesus – source
Everton eye Folarin Balogun amid Iliman Ndiaye links with Tottenham – sourcesAugust 30, 2026
Everton are considering a move for USMNT forward Folarin Balogun ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN, but a move for the 25-year-old could hinge on the outcome of attempts to offload Iliman Ndiaye and Beto. Blues’ manager David Moyes is determined to bolster his team’s attacking options during the final two days… Read more: Everton eye Folarin Balogun amid Iliman Ndiaye links with Tottenham – sources
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk urges club to keep a hold of Cody GakpoAugust 30, 2026
Virgil van Dijk has urged Liverpool to keep Cody Gakpo at the club amid interest from Manchester City. Sources told ESPN City and Liverpool are in talks over a potential deal for the Netherlands international, who would be valued at around £85million ($115m.) His exit will only be sanctioned if Liverpool sign another wide forward,… Read more: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk urges club to keep a hold of Cody Gakpo
Premier League will not wait for rebuilt Aston Villa squad to settle – Unai EmeryAugust 30, 2026
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has said his overhauled squad have to hit the ground running because the intensity of the Premier League won’t wait for them to settle. Villa’s Europa League winning team has been ripped apart this summer as Ezri Konsa, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Martínez, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne have all left,… Read more: Premier League will not wait for rebuilt Aston Villa squad to settle – Unai Emery
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi defends ‘crucial’ Sandro Tonali after tough loss to NewcastleAugust 30, 2026
Roberto De Zerbi leapt to the defence of Tottenham’s £100 million ($135m) midfielder Sandro Tonali after he endured a night to forget in a 2-0 loss at home to his old club Newcastle. Tonali was rested for Wednesday’s 5-1 win over Charlton in the Carabao Cup in order to work more on his physical condition… Read more: Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi defends ‘crucial’ Sandro Tonali after tough loss to Newcastle
Okon-Engstler wins in Bundesliga debut on banner day for Socceroos in EuropeAugust 30, 2026
Midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler has started in his Bundesliga debut as a plethora of Socceroos stars made their mark in Europe on Saturday. Cristian Volpato scored a terrific goal for Serie A club Sassuolo, Mohamed Toure claimed a double for Championship side Norwich City, and Lucas Herrington enjoyed a second Premier League win with Hull City.… Read more: Okon-Engstler wins in Bundesliga debut on banner day for Socceroos in Europe
Michael Carrick: ‘Lazy’ to claim Man United lack passionAugust 30, 2026
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has branded claims that his side lacked motivation in their defeat to Hull City as “lazy.” Carrick’s team have been accused of playing without passion and flight in their 2-0 defeat at MKM Stadium on the opening weekend of the season. – Carrick: Baleba needs 2-3… Read more: Michael Carrick: ‘Lazy’ to claim Man United lack passion