New Sampdoria owner Andrea Radrizzani is putting together an all star management team. The departing Leeds chairman completed a takeover of Samp last week, heading a consortium . Sky Italia says Radrizzani wants former Juventus defender Nicola Legrottaglie as new sporting director and Fabio Grosso as coach. Grosso has just resigned from Frosinone. Former Tottenham … Read more
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is urging skipper Ilkay Gundogan to stay. The midfielder is off contract at the end of the month and wanted by Barcelona. Ederson said, “I hope Ilkay makes the best decision for him and his family. “I hope he stays at City, he is our captain and he is a very … Read more
Getty Images It was another majorly underwhelming season for Paris Saint-Germain in 2022-23 with just their historic 11th French title to show from Christophe Galtier’s time in charge after UEFA Champions League and Coupe de France failure. The French tactician has been dismissed from his Parc des Princes role and Lionel Messi as well as … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo in training for Portugal ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifier against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday. Gualter Fatia/Getty Images Jun 16, 2023, 03:13 PM ET Portugal coach Roberto Martinez believes that Cristiano Ronaldo playing in a non-European club has benefitted the national team. Amid reports that he could return to play in the Premier League, … Read more
play The quality that makes Ilkay Gundogan so special for Man City (0:58)Shaka Hislop explains the quality that makes Ilkay Gundogan vital to Manchester City’s success. (0:58) A couple of minutes at the start of the FA Cup final encapsulated Ilkay Gundogan‘s status at Manchester City. Stood on the Wembley pitch before kickoff against Manchester … Read more
ByReuters Germany have now won only three of their last 10 international matches. Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty Images Euro 2024 hosts Germany stumbled to a 1-0 loss against Poland in their international friendly on Friday to continue their disappointing run less than a year before they host the continental tournament. Jakub Kiwior‘s bouncing header … Read more
Mason Greenwood has not played for Manchester United since Jan. 2022. PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images Manchester United have included Mason Greenwood on their retained list for the 2023-24 season, the club announced on Friday, but sources have told ESPN that United have not yet made a decision on the footballer’s future. The 21-year-old has … Read more
Enzo Maresca joins Leicester after being part of the coaching staff that helped lead Manchester City to the treble. Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images Jun 16, 2023, 02:10 PM ET Leicester City appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager on Friday after the Italian left his role as assistant coach under Pep Guardiola … Read more
play Gomez slams ’embarrassing’ anti-gay chants during USMNT vs. Mexico (1:24)Herculez Gomez speaks after USMNT vs. Mexico was ended early by the referee due to anti-gay chants. (1:24) Jun 16, 2023, 01:46 AM ET The United States men’s national team’s 3-0 win over Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League semifinal on Thursday was halted before … Read more
play Olley: Kovacic exit would leave Chelsea very short in midfield (1:53)James Olley discusses Manchester City being on the brink of signing Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea. (1:53) Manchester City are on the brink of completing a deal worth around EUR40 million (?34.2m) to sign Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic, sources have told ESPN. Talks between the … Read more
