USATSI Barcelona play their first match since manager Xavi announced he will step down at the end of the season when Barca host Osasuna in a La Liga match on Wednesday at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. After Saturday’s 5-3 defeat to Villarreal, the 44-year-old Xavi said he would not return next season. The news came … Read more
Getty Images South Korea advanced to the AFC Asian Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday after defeating Saudi Arabia on penalties, overcoming a 1-0 defeat and an underwhelming showing for 80 minutes to continue their quest to win the competition for the first time since 1960. Saudi Arabia scored first on a 46th-minute goal from Abdullah Radif, … Read more
ByESPN News Services Malcolm scored a late header to give Al Hilal a 4-3 win over Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi in a club friendly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday. The Saudi Pro League club — loaded with former European pros — raced out to a 2-0 win with a clinical finish from Aleksandar … Read more
play Guardiola delighted to have ‘important’ Haaland back for Man City (0:52)Pep Guardiola confirms that Manchester City will have Erling Haaland back available for selection against Burnley. (0:52) Pep Guardiola has confirmed Erling Haaland is fit to return for Manchester City against Burnley on Wednesday after nearly two months out with a foot injury. Haaland … Read more
Rodolfo Borrell was hired as Austin FC sporting director in the summer of 2023. Kara Hawley/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK In 2018, Rodolfo Borrell’s vision of what he could accomplish in U.S. soccer came into focus. The Barcelona-born coach had already been following Major League Soccer for seven years, even as he concentrated on his day … Read more
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno knows they face a tough challenge tonight against Arsenal. The Gunners meet Forest on the back of hitting five goals against Crystal Palace. “It will be a difficult game,” Nuno said. “Arsenal are one of the best teams around. We know the quality of their players and their manager. “We know … Read more
Daniel Munoz admits asking Colombia teammate Jefferson Lerma about Crystal Palace before making the move. Fullback Munoz joined Palace today from Genk. He told Palace TV: “It’s a pleasure for me to be here at such a historic club, such a big club as Crystal Palace,” Muñoz told Palace TV. “I’m very excited, very happy, … Read more
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi expects a battle tonight at Luton. De Zerbi was also keen to highlight the form of Billy Gilmour going into the game. He said, “Playing in Luton’s stadium is one of the toughest games in the Premier League this season because they have a great intensity, especially at home. People … Read more
play Burley slams Rashford after being left out of Man United’s squad (2:21)Craig Burley believes Marcus Rashford “needs to have a look at himself” after being left out of Man United’s FA Cup squad. (2:21) Marcus Rashford will be available for selection for Manchester United‘s Premier League fixture against Wolves on Thursday after holding clear-the-air … Read more
play Is Klopp’s next job back in Germany? (1:44)Gab & Juls discuss Jürgen Klopp’s future after announcing he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. (1:44) Jan 29, 2024, 08:12 AM ET Virgil van Dijk has cast doubt over his future at Liverpool following Jurgen Klopp’s announcement that he will leave the club … Read more
