FIFA president Infantino tribute to Man City whiz Foden

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has unexpectedly praised Manchester City star Phil Foden. The 53-year-old supremo dedicated an Instagram story to the 23-year-old winger this week. Foden, who is a Man City youth product, won the U17 World Cup and is now a senior England international. Along with showing pictures of Foden’s achievements, Infantino wrote: “On … Read more

UCL talking points: PSG the biggest letdown; best young player not named Bellingham

play Why Manchester United weren’t penalised by VAR for McTominay’s handball (0:56)Dale Johnson explains the difference between Manchester United’s and Newcastle’s experiences with VAR after a handball. (0:56) Nov 30, 2023, 05:00 AM ET Matchday five of the 2023-24 Champions League group stage provided goals galore, comebacks and drama all across Europe. Manchester United have left it … Read more

Onana’s nightmare has Man United on brink of Champions League exit

play Burley: Onana needs to take full responsiblity for Man United’s result (2:35)The “ESPN FC” crew react to Manchester United’s 3-3 draw at Galatasaray that puts them on the brink of Champions League elimination. (2:35) ISTANBUL — “Your nightmare is back again” read one of the banners at Galatasaray‘s Rams Park. For André Onana, who … Read more

VAR overrules Bayern pen to end UCL win streak

ByReuters FC Copenhagen earned a goalless draw at already-qualified Bayern Munich in their Champions League Group A match on Wednesday to snap their opponents’ 17-game winning run in group-stage matches and stay in contention for a second-place finish. The Bavarians have already secured top spot in their group and are on 13 points, with Copenhagen … Read more

Ten Hag backs Onana after errors cost United win

play Burley: Onana needs to take full responsiblity for Man United’s result (2:35)The “ESPN FC” crew react to Manchester United’s 3-3 draw at Galatasaray that puts them on the brink of Champions League elimination. (2:35) ISTANBUL — Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has refused to blame André Onana despite two mistakes from the Cameroon … Read more

Transfer Talk: Bayern lead Madrid, City in race for Wirtz

play Harry Kane builds his ultimate striker (0:56)Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane reveals his number one pick in the world for finishing, speed, movement and more. (0:56) Nov 29, 2023, 07:08 PM ET The winter transfer window hasn’t re-opened in Europe yet, but there are moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around.Transfer Talk … Read more