Balogun: Southgate didn’t impact USMNT choice

play Balogun: Gareth Southgate’s comments didn’t impact USMNT choice (1:09)Folarin Balogun said England manager Gareth Southgate had no impact on his decision to switch allegiance and play for the United States. (1:09) Jun 9, 2023, 06:02 PM ET Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun said Gareth Southgate had no impact on his decision to switch allegiance and … Read more

49ers group strikes deal for full Leeds takeover

Leeds United senior management (from left) vice chairman Paraag Marathe, former director of football Victor Orta, CEO Angus Kinnear and executive director Paul Bell watch on during a Premier League game in May 2022. Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images Jun 9, 2023, 05:31 PM ET Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has reached an … Read more

Brahim Diaz returns to Madrid after 3-year loan

Nicol?? Campo/LightRocket via Getty Image Jun 10, 2023, 11:54 AM ET Brahim Diaz is returning to Real Madrid from AC Milan, the Spanish club said Saturday. Diaz, 23, spent three seasons on loan at Milan, helping them win a Serie A title in 2022 and reach the Champions League semifinals this season. He joined Madrid … Read more

Inter Milan GM Marotta: The players aren’t scared facing Man City

Inter Milan GM Beppe Marotta says the players “aren’t scared” facing Manchester City in tonight’s Champions League final. Marotta was speaking on Friday afternoon. “There is emotion, but I am accustomed to it. The appointment is important and can’t be repeated easily,” he said. “Players touched the turf today, they’ve never played a Champions League … Read more

Man City boss Guardiola: Inter Milan the bigger club

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola admits Inter Milan are historically a bigger club. City meet Inter tonight in the Champions League final. “We know how important the competition is. I don’t control what the people have an opinion about, just focus on what we have to do,” Guardiola said. “I saw as many Inter games … Read more

Pep: Winning UCL with City a dream & obsession

play Man City’s Bernardo Silva takes on the 20 Questions challenge (5:07)Who is Man City’s biggest prankster? What is his worst nightmare? Bernardo Silva answers all! (5:07) ISTANBUL — Pep Guardiola said it is his “dream” and “obsession” to win Manchester City‘s first Champions League title as the Premier League champions bid to achieve a … Read more

Source: Saudi club to offer Mahrez EUR100m+ deal

play Why the Champions League final pressure is all on Guardiola (1:38)Gab Marcotti looks at how the two managers will approach the Champions League final between Man City and Inter. (1:38) Jun 9, 2023, 08:04 AM ET Al Ahli are willing to offer Riyad Mahrez a contract worth EUR100 million plus bonuses to leave Manchester … Read more