Laporta: Stay patient as Barca aim for trophies

play Have Barcelona ‘freed’ themselves of criticism after Super Cup win? (0:33)Barcelona manager Xavi says Barcelona freed themselves and did their best after a victory in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid. (0:33) 4:57 AM ET Barcelona president Joan Laporta has told the club’s supporters to remain patient as the team continues to … Read more

Mexico target Bielsa at top of list to be next boss

play Herc Gomez: Tata Martino is the worst coach in Mexican history (1:38)Herculez Gomez rips into Mexico coach Tata Martino following their exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. (1:38) 3:41 AM ET The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) have listed former Leeds United coach Marcelo Bielsa as their ideal candidate to manage the men’s national … Read more

Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool future: ‘I will not go’

play Was Liverpool’s loss to Brighton their worst performance under Klopp? (1:20)Steve Nicol struggles to remember a worse Liverpool performance since Jurgen Klopp took over in 2015. (1:20) 3:57 AM ET Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said his future is secure amid a run of poor form that has seen the club drop to ninth … Read more

How Barcelona beat Real Madrid in Spanish Supercopa

4:27 PM ET If you visit Rio Ferdinand’s social media accounts, you’ll discover him sharing a clip from Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa final, in which Barcelona dismantled Real Madrid 3-1 to win Xavi’s first Camp Nou trophy as a coach. The world-class former Manchester United sweeper announces, “The Xavi impact is here. I know what this … Read more

Danilo signs with Forest from Brazil’s Palmeiras

6:40 PM ET Brazilian midfielder Danilo signed a deal with Nottingham Forest on Monday. Getty Images Nottingham Forest signed Brazilian midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras on a contract until 2029, the Premier League side said on Monday. The 21-year-old made 141 appearances in all competitions with Palmeiras, winning two Copa Libertadores and the domestic league and … Read more

NZ tour ‘really important’ for USWNT’s WC prep

play Foudy: USWNT’s World Cup draw very favourable (1:24)Julie Foudy reacts to the USWNT’s group opponents for the 2023 World Cup. (1:24) 6:55 PM ET The United States women are beginning the run-in to this summer’s World Cup with a pair of friendlies against New Zealand — one of the host countries along with Australia … Read more

Arsenal take big step towards Premier League title, Barcelona’s statement win over Real Madrid, more

1:11 PM ET It’s back! The first Marcotti Musings of 2023 is here, and the European soccer weekend offered up plenty to talk about, from Arsenal, Barcelona and Man United getting memorable, morale-boosting wins over their rivals Tottenham, Real Madrid and Man City respectively to more pain at Liverpool. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, … Read more