Brazilian club Santos relegated for first time in 111-year history; irate fans force players to run for safety

Getty Images Santos’ relegation from Brazilian soccer’s topflight was greeted with fury and unsavory scenes on Wednesday as the South American giants suffered demotion for the first time in their 111-year history. Pele and Neymar’s former club lost 2-1 at home to Fortaleza in the final round of games in this season’s Brazil Serie A … Read more

‘Went up another level’ – pundit says Man Utd star was ‘best player on the pitch’ vs Chelsea & it isn’t McTominay

ShareTweet Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has claimed that Alejandro Garnacho was ‘the best player on the pitch’ for the Red Devils in the victory over Chelsea last night. Erik ten Hag’s side came into this game off the back of a disappointing defeat against Newcastle United last weekend. So, United were under pressure ahead … Read more

Santos relegated from Brazil top tier for 1st time

Dec 6, 2023, 10:28 PM ET One of the most exciting seasons of the Brazilian league ended Wednesday with the most stable team of the season defending its title and the club that was home to the late Pelé relegated for the first time. Palmeiras drew 1-1 at Cruzeiro to be crowned Brazilian champion for … Read more

Injured De Bruyne in City Club World Cup squad

Dec 6, 2023, 02:38 PM ET Kevin De Bruyne could be set for an imminent return after being picked in Manchester City‘s squad for this month’s Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. FIFA on Wednesday released the official 23-man squads for the tournament that starts Dec. 12, and the presence of De Bruyne’s name stood … Read more

England FA chair: Rubiales forced kiss on Bronze

play Wiegman: Mead has shown she is ready to play for England (0:49)Sarina Wiegman reflects on Beth Mead’s return to the England squad after recovering from an ACL injury. (0:49) Dec 6, 2023, 01:10 PM ET England FA chair Debbie Hewitt, in a FIFA report made public Wednesday, accused former Spain federation president Luis Rubiales … Read more

Arsenal ace Rice: We now have a never-say-die attitude

Arsenal‘s “never-say-die attitude” is fuelling an impressive title charge so far this season. The Gunners defeated Luton Town 4-3 in the Premier League on Tuesday night. Despite being level in stoppage time, a Declan Rice 97th minute header stole all the points. Post-game, Rice told reporters: “Last year, they [Arsenal] were eight points clear and … Read more