5:08 PM ET A question mark had surrounded Cristiano Ronaldo‘s next career move since confirmation that the forward’s second stint at Manchester United came to a premature, unceremonious end last month. 2 Related Ronaldo had his contract at Old Trafford mulched with six months to run after spending much of this season on the bench … Read more
play Why Cristiano Ronaldo is ending his career in ‘football obscurity’ (1:44)Craig Burley is disappointed Cristiano Ronaldo has “followed the money” and signed with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. (1:44) 4:13 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr after leaving Manchester United in controversial fashion, the club announced Friday. Ronaldo signed a … Read more
play Ogden questions if Gakpo would have been right for Man Utd (1:29)Mark Ogden explains why Manchester United missed out on Cody Gakpo, who looks set for a Liverpool move. (1:29) 5:30 PM ET Erik ten Hag has said Manchester United will have to be “creative” if they want to sign a striker in January. … Read more
6:00 AM ET Brazil never lost a match with Garrincha and Pel?. Alongside Dorval, Meng?lvio, Coutinho and Pepe, “O Rei” built one of the most famousand powerful attacks in football history. “With Garrincha and Pele, Brazil begins this Tuesday, July 12, 1966, its run in search of a third World Cup.” That’s how Brazil’s papers … Read more
Getty Images The consecrated ground of Vila Belmiro Stadium on the center circle of the pitch is where the wake for Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known to most as Pel?, the eternal king of the footballing world, will take place. In a wish granted by his family and those close to him, the two-day vigil … Read more
play Laurens: Chelsea should be targeting attackers over Badiashile (1:26)Julien Laurens gives his thoughts on Chelsea’s reported interest in Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile. (1:26) 6:00 AM ET Premier League side Chelsea have scored fewer goals (19) than Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (20) so far this season. It’s a damning statistic for the eighth-placed Blues … Read more
2:36 PM ET Marc Overmars won the Premier League and FA Cup double with Arsenal in 1997-98. ANP Sport via Getty Images Former Netherlands international Marc Overmars was admitted to hospital after suffering a “mild stroke,” Belgian club Royal Antwerp said on Friday. The 49-year-old has served as director of football at top-flight Antwerp since … Read more
Getty Images Santos FC lost its legend, Brazil lost its national treasure and the world of soccer lost its king – and its greatest player ever – on Thursday. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pel?, died at the age of 82 after complications stemming from a lengthy battle with colon cancer. The reverberations … Read more
play What options does Joao Felix have in the January transfer window? (1:20)Julien Laurens explains the potential transfer options that could see Joao Felix leave Atletico Madrid. (1:20) 1:47 PM ET If this was the last time Joao Felix walked off the pitch at the Metropolitano, at least he did so a starter, a goal … Read more
Getty Images La Liga leaders Barcelona will have Robert Lewandowski available for Saturday’s clash with local rivals RCD Espanyol after his three match suspension was at least temporarily lifted. The Poland international saw red against Osasuna before the FIFA World Cup break and was due to miss this one but Barca’s appeal means that Xavi … Read more
