Getty Images Barcelona is nearing their 11th LaLiga championship since 2004-05 but first since 2018-2019 when they battle Espanyol on Sunday. With a 13-point lead on the table and just five matches to play, Bar?a needs just one more win to seal the title. Barcelona (26-3-4) is 5-1-4 against Espanyol over their past 10 matches, … Read more
play Is bringing Lionel Messi back the right move for Barca? (2:15)Craig Burley and Steve Nicol debate whether a return to Barcelona would be beneficial for the future of the club. (2:15) May 13, 2023, 08:59 AM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said it is an “injustice” that Sergio Busquets was never among the candidates … Read more
play Why Ward-Prowse may stay with relegated Southampton (1:12)Janusz Michallik feels Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League doesn’t necessarily mean James Ward-Prowse will leave the club. (1:12) May 13, 2023, 11:52 AM ET Southampton were relegated from the Premier League after being beaten 2-0 at home by Fulham on Saturday, bringing an end to their … Read more
Inter Milan GM Beppe Marotta says no decision has yet been made about the future of Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku, on-loan from Chelsea, struck twice in victory over Sassuolo on Saturday. Marotta said: “He is on loan until June 30, then he’ll be back to Chelsea who will decide his future, we still don’t know the … Read more
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was happy with two-goal Raheem Sterling after their 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest. Sterling’s second goal lit up the home crowd on the day. Lampard said, “Yeah it was a brilliant goal and also the first one, I think just from being around the penalty area, it was an important position … Read more
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was happy with victory over Getafe. Real won 1-0 via Marco Asensio‘s strike. “I have a clear idea of Wednesday’s team today, I have no doubts at all,” Ancelotti said, referring to their Champions League semifinal second-leg at Manchester City. “We’re feeling confident. I have a strong bench with players … Read more
May 12, 2023, 06:07 PM ET Timothy Tillman has made a strong start to his MLS career with LAFC. Bob Drebin/ISI Photos/Getty Images LAFC midfielder Timothy Tillman has filed a one-time switch with FIFA in order to represent the U.S. men’s national team, a source has confirmed to ESPN. The news was first reported by … Read more
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play Marco Asensio breaks the deadlock with a shot from distance (0:59)Real Madrid finally break through as Marco Asensio’s shot takes a deflection off a Getafe defender. (0:59) May 13, 2023, 05:08 PM ET Marco Asensio‘s goal earned Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over lowly Getafe in LaLiga on Saturday as they rested key players … Read more
Liverpool hero Jerzy Dudek has told fans to watch Mateusz Musialowski‘s progress. The young Pole is battling to meet expectations inside the club. Dudek told the Liverpool Echo: “I have seen a few bits of him on YouTube and he is a very talented player, very skilful. Little Messi. Let’s hope he’s going to make … Read more
