play Ronaldo: Rivalry with Messi is over after sharing the stage for 15 years (1:05)Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo speaks to the press about his professional rivalry with Lionel Messi. (1:05) Sep 6, 2023, 02:14 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo said his rivalry with Lionel Messi “is gone,” with the pair having already “changed the history of football.” … Read more
Sep 7, 2023, 04:43 PM ET Bayern Munich are denying their latest sponsorship deal with Rwanda is tantamount to “sportswashing” as another contentious deal has left the club open to accusations and alienating many fans. Last month, the Bavarian powerhouse announced a new five-year partnership with Rwanda to develop soccer and boost tourism in the … Read more
Tottenham defender Eric Dier has held crunch talks with chairman Daniel Levy over his future. Dier hasn’t played this season under manager Ange Postecoglou, but saw a loan offer from Burnley rejected by Levy last week. The Telegraph says he has since set up a ‘frank’ meeting with Levy to discuss his situation. Dier is … Read more
Real Madrid goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has taken aim at parent club Chelsea. Kepa left Chelsea last month for a season-long loan with Real. “I felt it was time for a change of scenery,” he told Cadena Cope yesterday. “I wanted to stay, but I felt that the project was not the right one.” Kepa also … Read more
Sep 5, 2023, 07:32 PM ET A damaged tail rotor was to blame for a helicopter crash that killed the owner of English soccer club Leicester City and four others in 2018, an accident inquiry revealed Wednesday. The Leonardo AW169 helicopter took off from the center of the field after a Premier League match at … Read more
play Van Gaal claims World Cup was rigged for Messi to win (0:37)Louis van Gaal suggests Argentina’s World Cup win was “planned” for Lionel Messi to lift the trophy. (0:37) Sep 6, 2023, 03:40 PM ET Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is happy to see that Lionel Messi “has found a place where he … Read more
play Carvajal won’t criticise Rubiales: ‘Not here to judge’ (1:08)Spain defender Dani Carvajal refuses to criticise the president of the Spanish FA, who gave an unsolicited kiss to Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso. (1:08) Sep 6, 2023, 08:30 AM ET Dani Carvajal has insisted he hasn’t questioned whether Jennifer Hermoso was the “victim” of … Read more
ShareTweet The representative of Arsenal star Jorginho has refused to rule out the midfielder’s return to Italy in future. The 31-year-old joined the Gunners from London rivals Chelsea during the 2023 January transfer window and he was regularly involved in the second half of last season. However, his minutes have drastically reduced with the arrivals … Read more
ShareTweet Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag insisted on signing Sergio Reguilon despite club chiefs wanting to give youngster Alvaro Fernandez a chance, according to The Athletic (h/t The Sun). On deadline day, the Red Devils made three additions to the squad. Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir arrived from Fenerbahce, midfielder Sofyan Amrabat was acquired from Fiorentina … Read more
play Laurens: Declan Rice takes Arsenal to the next level (1:23)Julien Laurens explains why Declan Rice was Mikel Arteta’s #1 transfer target this summer. (1:23) Sep 6, 2023, 04:00 AM ET This summer, West Ham United managed to do what many consider to be an impossible task: Replace Declan Rice — their best and most … Read more
