play Frank Leboeuf thinks rugby-style sin-bins would ‘help football’ (1:39)Jan Aage Fjortoft and Frank Leboeuf discuss whether introducing a blue card in football would benefit the game. (1:39) The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has postponed the introduction of a new blue card as part of trials of sin bins in professional football, sources have … Read more
play Marcotti reacts to escalating Messi friendly absence fallout: ‘Grow up!’ (1:49)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the escalating fallout of Lionel Messi missing Inter Miami’s friendly with a Hong Kong XI. (1:49) Inter Miami is in talks to sign Argentinos Juniors and Argentina youth international midfielder Federico Redondo, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Redondo … Read more
Feb 9, 2024, 07:51 PM ET Anti-investor protests in German soccer escalated on Friday when fans attached bicycle locks to a goal and displayed banners showing a club executive’s face in crosshairs. There have been regular protests since last year against a plan to sell a stake in marketing revenues to a private equity investor … Read more
ShareTweet According to Dutch outlet Voetbal Krant, Manchester United and Chelsea want to open talks with Lille over the transfer of Canadian striker Jonathan David. David has been linked with a move to the Premier League since he won the Ligue 1 title in 2021. A deal has not materialised thus far, but there is … Read more
ShareTweet According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Manchester United insist on landing the signature of Juventus centre-back Gleison Bremer during the summer transfer window. The Brazilian star has been an influential player for the Bianconeri in the Italian top-flight and he recently signed a new four-and-a-half year contract at the club. Bremer continues to be linked … Read more
ShareTweet Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in signing the Brazilian forward Thalys from Palmeiras, according to Calciomercato.It. The report claims that the Brazilian club will have to deal with interest from the two Premier League clubs in the summer. However, they are not the only European giants keen on signing the 18-year-old. … Read more
Feb 8, 2024, 01:15 PM ET Euro 2020 winners Italy and 2022 World Cup finalists France were drawn together in the UEFA Nations League group stage after the draw was held in Paris on Thursday. The pair are in Group 2 in League A, which also includes Belgium and Israel. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, … Read more
play The personalities that have impressed in Ivory Coast’s run to finals (1:48)Ed Dove says Sebastien Haller and interim manager Emerse Fae have been fantastic as Ivory Coast advances to the AFCON final. (1:48) The Ivory Coast have had to wait to enjoy Sébastien Haller‘s impact at international level, but after overcoming his cancer diagnosis … Read more
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been warned his behavior could jeopardise his national team spot. The attacker has been in favor with Three Lions head coach Gareth Southgate in the past. However, Southgate admits that off-field distractions could be an issue for Rashford and some of his other stars. Southgate said: “I haven’t spoken … Read more
ShareTweet Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Ajax Amsterdam star Jorrel Hato in the upcoming transfer window, as per The Standard. Having ranked through the Ajax youth system, the 17-year-old made his senior debut last year before establishing himself as a key member in de Godenzonen’s starting eleven this term. Ajax have struggled so far … Read more
