play Marcotti: De Gea needs to lower his salary demands if he wants a club (0:57)Gab & Juls explain why David de Gea was back in Manchester and discuss what he needs to do to find a new club. (0:57) Oct 12, 2023, 07:19 PM ET The summer transfer window has closed throughout most of … Read more
Roma striker Romelu Lukaku has explained turning down Al-Hilal over the summer. The on-loan Chelsea centre-forward received an offer from the Saudis as he was considering his options in August. He recalled: “I am proud of their interest, but after initial talks I was not convinced about going to Al-Hilal. “Al-Hilal is the biggest club … Read more
Former West Ham and Bournemouth midfielder Junior Stanislas has announced his retirement. Stanislas announced on Wednesday that he is hanging up his boots. The decision comes after he left Bournemouth this summer. Injuries have been a factor in the decision. He told talkSPORT: “I’ve had a few injuries over the last few years and it’s … Read more
Inter Milan are eyeing West Ham United attacker Tomas Soucek. Il Corriere dello Sport says Soucek, 28, is on Inter’s radar this season. His contract expires at the end of the season, but West Ham have an option to extend until 2025. Inter management see the Czech Republic international as a priority target given his … Read more
play Does a move to Chelsea make sense for Victor Osimhen? (2:22)Shaka Hislop debates whether Victor Osimhen would want to leave Napoli for a move to Chelsea. (2:22) Chelsea have added Napoli forward Victor Osimhen to their list of possible January targets, sources have told ESPN. Chelsea are in the market for a centre-forward and … Read more
Oct 11, 2023, 04:41 PM ET Belgium‘s stand-in captain Romelu Lukaku said he would welcome Thibaut Courtois back into the national team with open arms after the goalkeeper walked out of the squad in June. Overlooked for the stand-in captain’s role, Courtois refused to play in June’s European Championship qualifier against Estonia, according to coach … Read more
play Lionel Messi and Argentina train ahead of Paraguay test (1:21)Argentina train ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Paraguay with Lionel Messi taking part in the session. (1:21) Oct 11, 2023, 01:00 PM ET Argentina captain Lionel Messi is doubtful for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Paraguay. Messi, 36, missed five of the past … Read more
Oct 10, 2023, 02:34 PM ET Spain international Jenni Hermoso is considering taking legal action after her videotaped testimony in the investigation of Luis Rubiales over his unsolicited kiss was leaked to the media, sources have told ESPN. Hermoso gave evidence to a Spanish state prosecutor before lodging a criminal complaint on Sept. 6 against … Read more
play Can Tom Brady help bring success to Birmingham City? (2:50)Luis Miguel Echegaray thinks the seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will bring “global branding and recognition” to Birmingham City by becoming their minority owner. (2:50) Oct 11, 2023, 06:15 AM ET Wayne Rooney will return to management in England after being appointed manager of … Read more
Sheffield United striker Rhian Brewster insists they can still beat the drop. The Blades are yet to win this season. But fit-again Brewster says: “People have been behind me – the fans, the gaffer – and I want to replay the favour and keep the Bladesmen up. “You could say it hasn’t really started from … Read more
