Dani Alves claims he was drunk at time of assault

Former Brazil international Dani Alves has claimed for the first time that he was drunk on the night he is accused of committing sexual assault, judicial sources have confirmed to the news agency EFE. If accepted as a mitigating factor when the case goes to court in February, it could lead to a reduced sentence … Read more

Enzo on Chelsea struggles: ‘It’s a process’

play Nicol: Chelsea are not an easy team to watch (1:12)ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol finds it hard to watch Chelsea and doesn’t think signing a striker will solve all of their problems. (1:12) Jan 18, 2024, 06:21 AM ET Enzo Fernández has called for patience as Chelsea manage the influx of new players in the … Read more

CAS backs Sevilla’s sacking of overweight player

Jan 18, 2024, 06:44 AM ET The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled in favour of Sevilla regarding the dismissal of defender Joris Gnagnon. CAS ruled Sevilla had just cause to terminate Gnagnon’s contract and ordered the player to pay the costs of the proceedings, the Spanish club confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. … Read more

Man Utd boss Ten Hag orders Martial to train on his own

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has been told to train alone for the coming days or weeks. The Frenchman has not featured for over a month, having last played before the club’s 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at home on December 9. Martial, who is out of contract in the summer, is training individually to improve … Read more

REVEALED: Ratcliffe can LOSE stake in Man Utd

Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe may not always control his stake in the club. Ratcliffe has bought 25 percent of the club through his INEOS group this year. However, The Times states that the Glazer family who own United’s majority shares can force Ratcliffe to sell his stake. That deal is part of the … Read more

Tottenham to ‘press ahead’ to sign £17m star but Arsenal could scupper deal – report

ShareTweet Arsenal are reportedly in a battle with Tottenham Hotspur over a deal to sign Real Sociedad star Ander Barrenetxea, as per The Sun. After coming through the Spanish side’s youth system, the 22-year-old has established himself as a key member of Imanol Alguacil’s starting eleven in recent years. So, it appears Barrenetxea’s recent performances … Read more

Mbappé warns of NBA-style load management

play Laurens: Mbappé will take as long as he wants to make transfer decision (2:09)Gab & Juls discuss reports suggesting Kylian Mbappé has agreed to join Real Madrid in the summer. (2:09) Jan 17, 2024, 07:17 AM ET Kylian Mbappé said European football’s increasingly busy schedule is beginning to mirror the NBA season, and he … Read more

Sources: Ajax in talks to sign rueful Henderson

play Ogden: Henderson’s reputation ruined forever (2:33)Mark Ogden reacts to Jordan Henderson’s release by Al-Ettifaq and reports of a move to Ajax for the former Liverpool captain. (2:33) Ajax are in advanced talks to sign Jordan Henderson after the midfielder reached an agreement to leave Al Ettifaq, a source has told ESPN. The 33-year-old wants … Read more

Transfer Talk: Man Utd eye Yoro for defensive rebuild

Jan 17, 2024, 06:00 PM ET The winter transfer window is now open in Europe, and there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around.Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsChildren’s Online Privacy PolicyInterest-Based … Read more