What a weekend! European soccer delivered a lot to discuss around the top leagues. In Spain, Girona smacked Barcelona away from home to take charge — seriously — of LaLiga’s title race. In England, Liverpool were “lucky” (Jurgen Klopp’s words) to go top of the Premier League as Arsenal lost at Aston Villa, and Man … Read more
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) The UEFA Champions League group stage is reaching its conclusion, with only four places in the knockout rounds still up … Read more
play What will Zlatan be doing in his new Milan role? (1:34)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens wonder what Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s role with the Milan board will be. (1:34) Dec 11, 2023, 08:54 AM ET Former striker Zlatan Ibrahimović has joined RedBird Capital Partners as an operating partner and will serve as a senior advisor to … Read more
Callum Wilson has accused Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario of a “lack of respect” after he was caught making faces at the Newcastle United striker towards the end of Spurs’ 4-1 win on Sunday. A brace from Richarlison in between Destiny Udogie‘s first Premier League goal and Son Heung-Min‘s 85th-minute penalty gave Ange Postecoglou’s side … Read more
Getty Images The Champions League group stage concludes this week with four spots in the knockout rounds up for grabs and only four games having nothing riding on them. Here are some of the players I’ll be keeping an eye on in the biggest matchups: 1. Kieran Trippier, Newcastle If Newcastle should need a man … Read more
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has sung the praises of teammate Mohamed Salah after victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Salah’s goal in the 2-1 win marked the Egyptian’s 200th for the club. Alisson later said: “Mo is an amazing player. “He’s so important for us and he is always happy when he breaks records and when … Read more
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher admits they struggled to live with Everton after halftime. The Blues were beaten 2-0 via goals from Abdoulaye Doucoure and Lewis Dobbin. “It’s a tough one,” said Gallagher to chelseafc.com. “We were desperate to come here and play well and get three points. We haven’t managed to do that and everyone … Read more
Arsenal U18 coach Jack Wilshere praised Ethan Nwaneri after their FA Youth Cup win against Crewe Alexandra. Nwaneri scored five goals as Arsenal won 7-1 on the day. Wilshere said, “He actually really gave a new meaning to a game of two halves, right? He was quiet in the first half and I thought we … Read more
Dec 9, 2023, 06:25 PM ET As the final weeks of 2023 come to a close and as we hope to see some more drama and excitement occur into the new year, there is still have some business to get sorted as we wrap up another weekend of the best action across Europe. On Saturday … Read more
play Columbus hang on vs. LAFC to win MLS Cup (0:54)Two first-half goals are enough for Columbus Crew to secure a 2-1 win over LAFC to win the 2023 MLS Cup. (0:54) COLUMBUS, Ohio — An hour after LAFC‘s attempt to win back-to-back MLS Cups came up short in a 2-1 loss to the Columbus … Read more
