Getty Images A spot in the quarterfinals of the English League Cup, also known as the Carabao Cup, will be on the line when West Ham United host Arsenal in a Round of 16 match on Wednesday at London Stadium. The Gunners advanced to Round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over Brentford on Sept. … Read more
Nov 1, 2023, 05:00 AM ET In the voting for the 2019 Ballon d’Or, Liverpool‘s Virgil van Dijk lost out to Barcelona forward Lionel Messi by just seven votes. While defenders rarely win the award (Fabio Cannavaro, in 2006, remains the only player to have done so in the past 25 years) the voting told … Read more
While the Ballon d’Or itself has been presented in varying circumstances over the years, the core principle at its heart has remained unchanged. Ever since Sir Stanley Matthews became the inaugural winner in 1956, right up to Lionel Messi receiving the men’s prize for a record-extending eighth time Monday, being handed the golden ball is … Read more
Nov 1, 2023, 05:00 AM ET Eric Cantona remains a cult icon in the football world more than 25 years after the Manchester United great retired. Now he has embarked on a music career that adds to his legend. Tim P. Whitby/Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images LONDON — “I’ve been heroic / I’ve been criminal / I’ve … Read more
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has assured fans they will throw everything at Newcastle in Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup. Ten Hag missed yesterday’s Cup presser, but his notes will appear in the club’s United Review match programme. He wrote, “As we welcome Eddie Howe and Newcastle United to Old Trafford, our focus moves back … Read more
Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders admits they’re delighted with the impact of Dominik Szoboszlai. Lijnders praised the summer arrival ahead of their Carabao Cup tie with Bournemouth. He said, “What’s not to like about Dom? He just says it as well. It’s also a Scouse mentality, to just say things. They have dreams, and who … Read more
Getty Images The last 16 of the EFL Cup pits two London rivals against each other on Wednesday night as Arsenal travel to West Ham’s London Stadium. Neither club has had much luck in this competition in recent years; you have to go back to 1993 for the last time the Gunners lifted this trophy … Read more
play Is Jude Bellingham papering over cracks for Real Madrid? (1:27)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Real Madrid’s questionable performances despite the excellent form of Jude Bellingham. (1:27) Oct 31, 2023, 09:58 AM ET Vinícius Júnior has extended his contract at Real Madrid until June 2027, the LaLiga club announced on Tuesday. The Brazil forward, … Read more
play Why Arsenal’s win vs. Sheffield United was so impressive (0:58)Luis Miguel Echegaray reacts to Arsenal’s 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United. (0:58) LONDON — Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted Thomas Partey‘s injury record is a “big concern” as the midfielder faces another spell on the sidelines with a muscular problem. The 30-year-old suffered his … Read more
play ‘They know nothing!’ – Leboeuf fumes at VAR after Newcastle penalty (2:02)Frank Leboeuf and Steve Nicol question why VAR didn’t overturn Newcastle’s penalty against Wolves. (2:02) The chief executive of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has ruled out broadcasting the audio of VAR decisions live during games, believing it would be “a chaotic … Read more
