Split verdict for ex-Fox execs in FIFA bribery case

5:36 PM ET Former Fox executive Hernan Lopez (C) arrives at court in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, on January 19, 2023. YUKI IWAMURA/AFP via Getty Images A former Fox executive was convicted Thursday of paying tens of millions of dollars in bribes to nab broadcasting rights to the World Cup and other … Read more

LaLiga reports alleged match-fixing to police

play Is the LaLiga title race over after Real Madrid’s draw to Real Betis? (2:28)Craig Burley and Steve Nicol react to Real Madrid’s 0-0 draw to Real Betis in LaLiga play. (2:28) 2:01 PM ET LaLiga has filed a complaint with Spanish authorities after former player Aday Benitez said he was offered a bribe to … Read more

Juventus drop Pogba for ‘disciplinary reasons’

1:41 PM ET Paul Pogba only just made his first appearance for Juventus since his free transfer last summer. Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images Paul Pogba was dropped for Juventus‘ match against SC Freiburg on Thursday in the Europa League due to “disciplinary reasons,” the Italian club said. Juventus did not elaborate in its statement to The … Read more

Fernandes showed ‘personality’ in win – Ten Hag

play Burley: Man United responded and put Anfield disaster behind them (1:20)Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop say Man United put their 7-0 defeat vs. Liverpool in the rearview mirror with a Europa League win over Real Betis. (1:20) 7:09 PM ET Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag said Bruno Fernandes has shown his “personality” to … Read more

Man Utd shake off Liverpool rout to trounce Betis

play Burley: Man United responded and put Anfield disaster behind them (1:20)Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop say Man United put their 7-0 defeat vs. Liverpool in the rearview mirror with a Europa League win over Real Betis. (1:20) 4:52 PM ET Manchester United totally outclassed a quality Real Betis side in a 4-1 Europa League … Read more

Arteta: Arsenal set-piece defending must improve

play Nicol: Arsenal should be happy with the draw (0:38)Steve Nicol says Arsenal will be happy with the 2-2 draw in Lisbon vs. Sporting in the Europa League. (0:38) 4:29 PM ET Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal have to “dramatically improve” their defending at set-pieces and avoid conceding cheap goals to stay on track this … Read more

Why Brazil hiring a European coach is a concern for domestic managers

play Marcelo’s first interview since leaving Real Madrid (7:23)Marcelo reflects on Real Madrid memories and rivalry with Barcelona to Martin Ainstein on “The Bicycle Diaries”. (7:23) 2:37 PM ET The Champions League rolls on with plenty of Brazilians on the pitch but none on the touchlines. The country is not supplying any coaches to the … Read more