Chelsea striker Armando Broja says reaching the Carabao Cup semifinals is a lift for the players. Chelsea defeated Newcastle in a quarterfinal shootout this week. Broja told the Chelsea website: “We have had a few unfortunate results but we are trying to turn it around, kickstart the season and push on forward,’ said Broja. ‘I … Read more
Manchester United‘s youngsters are delighted to be in the Fourth Round of the FA Youth Cup. This week’s 1-0 win against Derby County sets up a tie at Swindon Town in February. United defender Jack Kingdon said: “It’s just an amazing feeling, under the lights, playing with friends. Derby made it really hard for us, … Read more
Dec 20, 2023, 03:27 PM ET Liga MX’s Chivas have hired former Boca Juniors and Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago as their new head coach, the Mexican club announced on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Argentine replaces Veljko Paunovic (21W-8D-13L), who mutually parted ways with Liga MX’s second-most successful side on Dec. 15 after a disappointing quarterfinal … Read more
Erik ten Hag wants to keep Raphaël Varane and Casemiro at Manchester United in the January transfer window, a source has told ESPN. Both players have been linked with moves away from Old Trafford next month but Ten Hag is keen to keep the pair, at least until the end of the season. – Stream … Read more
Getty Images Crystal Palace have a huge result to build on when they host Brighton & Hove Albion in an English Premier League match on Thursday at Selhurst Park. The Eagles (4-5-8) are 15th in the Premier League table but just forged a 2-2 road draw with reigning league champs Manchester City on Saturday. Brighton … Read more
Getty Images PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain eventually edged out FC Metz 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Wednesday to close 2023 with a win but the game played out in all too familiar fashion at Parc des Princes. Luis Enrique’s men were rarely troubled by the visiting Grenats yet were nowhere near clinical enough in an … Read more
Getty Images The San Diego Wave bolstered their attacking on Wednesday, inking veteran attacking midfielder Savannah McCaskill on a three-year deal. McCaskill spent the last two years with Angel City and was a central part of the team’s first playoff run in 2023. She was named to the league’s second XI this year after notching … Read more
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Dec 19, 2023, 04:50 PM ET Toronto FC selected Lipscomb forward Tyrese Spicer with the first overall pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft on Tuesday. Spicer, 23, finished his college career with 29 goals and 18 assists over 57 matches. He was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year in 2023 after leading … Read more
Europe’s defenders better watch out — a striker is on his way who aims to be singing along to their pain. Brazilian sensation Endrick joins Real Madrid when he turns 18 in the middle of next year. And despite his youth, he is a player who has already made the transition from promise to reality. … Read more
