Italy coach Luciano Spalletti is happy to have Nicolo Zaniolo involved this week. Spalletti called up Zaniolo despite the former Roma attacker being involved in Italy’s illegal betting investigation. Spalletti explained on Monday: “Zaniolo has always said that he played on things you can bet on and continued to say that he was clean about … Read more
Barcelona chief Deco has announced they will keep Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo next season. Atletico Madrid striker Felix and Manchester City fullback Cancelo are both on-loan at Barca this season. And Deco says the pair have already done enough to convince Barca to keep them long-term. He told RAC-1: “We have Joao Félix and … Read more
play Are Chelsea back in the race for the top four? (2:35)The ESPN FC crew analyse the race for the top four after Chelsea’s 4-4 draw with Man City. (2:35) Nov 13, 2023, 04:54 AM ET England have handed first call-ups to Chelsea‘s Cole Palmer, Manchester City‘s Rico Lewis and Aston Villa‘s Ezri Konsa for … Read more
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play How hard would a Pulisic injury hit the USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago? (1:55)Janusz Michallik worries about injuries mounting for the USMNT ahead of their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal. (1:55) Nov 13, 2023, 12:10 PM ET Midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the United States‘ matches with Trinidad and Tobago that will determine a berth … Read more
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been working with teenage midfielder Trey Nyoni. The Netherlands centre half has taken on the youngster, who is only 16, as his mentee. Nyoni arrived from Leicester City in the summer and has been training with the first team. He was even on the bench for their 3-0 win … Read more
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer was sent a text message from people at Chelsea regarding comments he made about a summer signing. The BBC pundit criticised Nicholas Jackson, who arrived from Villarreal in the off-season. Shearer reveals that he was texted by members of the Blues’ staff regarding his comments about the 22-year-old Senegal international. … Read more
Chelsea have their sights set on Champions League qualification after an upturn in performances and results. The Stamford Bridge club endured a miserable start to the season, which saw them slip into the bottom half of the table. However, recent results have improved, including a win over Tottenham and a draw against Manchester City in … Read more
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino admitted his delight at his team’s display against Manchester City on Sunday. The Stamford Bridge club earned a Premier League point at home against the champions. Despite being unable to grab the win, Pochettino was so pleased at how his side went toe to toe with City all game. He stated … Read more
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino wanted to atone for his behavior at the final whistle against Manchester City. Pochettino was livid at Anthony Taylor blowing for full time at the end of their 4-4 draw against the Citizens on Sunday. At the time, Pochettino was raging at the officials, but he appeared to calm down after … Read more
