LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool eye Wolfsburg defender Lacroix

Dec 8, 2023, 06:26 PM ET The January transfer window hasn’t reopened in Europe yet, but there are moves in the works and plenty of 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

David Datro Fofana: Were Chelsea right to place him at Union Berlin?

COMMENT: Right competition. Right club. But has it worked? Has Chelsea‘s decision to place David Datro Fofana at Union Berlin actually helped the footballer? Raw. Inexperienced. But also explosive. If ever there was a ‘project player’, David Datro Fofana of Chelsea is it. At 20 years of age. Out of Norway’s Eliteserien and Molde. No-one … Read more

Real Betis coach Pellegrini: I wanted to sign Isco for Man City

Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini is delighted with the form of Isco. Both men face former club Real Madrid this weekend. Pellegrini told AS: “Isco’s arrival has been important because Canales left and Fekir was injured. We needed a person to give us football. I was fortunate to meet and buy Isco when he was … Read more

Arsenal target move to sign 27y/o Bundesliga star to solve injury crisis – report

ShareTweet Arsenal are interested in signing German defender Waldemar Anton from Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart, as per TeamTalk. The Gunners an injury crisis in defence after Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu picked up an injury in their win over Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend. Arsenal were already being linked with right-backs to provide competition and cover for Ben … Read more

Manchester United vs. Bournemouth prediction, odds: 2023 English Premier League picks, best bets for Dec. 9

Getty Images Manchester United seek their seventh win in nine league games when they host Bournemouth on Saturday in a 2023-24 English Premier League matchup. Manchester United (9-0-6) had a three-game winning streak halted at Newcastle United last weekend but bounced back with a 2-1 home triumph over Chelsea on Wednesday. Bournemouth (4-4-7) posted a … Read more

On way out, Suárez wins Brazilian Golden Ball

Dec 7, 2023, 07:25 PM ET Uruguay striker Luis Suárez won the Golden Ball on Thursday as the player of the season in the Brazilian league ahead of his expected departure from the club. The 37-year-old Suárez, who played with Lionel Messi at Barcelona after several seasons with Liverpool and Ajax, scored 17 goals for … Read more

USMNT to face Uruguay, Panama, Bolivia at Copa

play Herc Gomez: USMNT 2nd in Group C ‘on paper’ (0:49)Herculez Gomez breaks down the United States’ group in the 2024 Copa America, with heavy-hitters Uruguay predicted as favorites to get through. (0:49) Dec 7, 2023, 08:57 PM ET The draw for next summer’s Copa America has placed the tournament host United States in a … Read more

Messi, Miami headed to Hong Kong in preseason

play Beckham: Messi has been a revelation for MLS (0:28)David Beckham praises Lionel Messi’s impact on the MLS and says his presence at Inter Miami is “special.” (0:28) Dec 7, 2023, 08:46 PM ET Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are headed to Hong Kong. The club revealed plans Thursday for a Feb. 4 match there … Read more

Ex-Man Utd boss Ferguson unimpressed by Chelsea midfield

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was unimpressed by Chelsea on Wednesday. For many, it was Sofyan Amrabat‘s best performance in a United shirt. But the Scot was more disappointed with Chelsea. One Chelsea fan spent the night in the same Old Trafford box as Ferguson and later posted to social media some details … Read more