Dec 30, 2022 On the morning of June 11, 1975, a pack of rubbernecking New Yorkers gathers on West 52nd Street. They’re standing outside the venerable “21” club, a former speakeasy turned posh canteen to presidents, plutocrats and Hollywood grandees, drawn there by the steady drone of a police helicopter overhead — and, no doubt, … Read more
Getty Images Premier League leaders Arsenal have a chance to move 10 points clear at the top when they face Newcastle on Tuesday, the perfect start to a run of games that will see them play Tottenham and Manchester United before the end of January. However, they are likely to face a stern test against … Read more
3:01 AM ET Sebastien Haller joined Borussia Dortmund from Ajax last summer. Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has returned to training after undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy to treat a testicular tumour that was discovered in July. “Happy New Year to all! And it’s off to a great start for … Read more
play Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of Al-Nassr unveiling (1:27)Cristiano Ronaldo was greeted by locals in Saudi Arabia as he arrived in the country ahead of his unveiling as an Al-Nassr player. (1:27) 6:27 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo will see out his 2 1/2 -year contract at Al-Nassr, with sources at the Saudi Arabian … Read more
play Shaka Hislop blasts LaLiga president over racism response (1:34)Shaka Hislop says LaLiga chief Javier Tebas “has to do better” after his response to Vin?cius Junior receiving racist taunts during Real Madrid’s 2-0 win at Valladolid. (1:34) 6:13 AM ET LaLiga has formally reported racist insults aimed at Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid‘s game at … Read more
play Infantino: FIFA will ask every country to name a stadium after Pele (0:49)FIFA president Gianni Infantino says FIFA will ask every country to name a stadium after the Brazilian soccer legend. (0:49) 10:18 AM ET FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he is dismayed after receiving backlash for taking a selfie in sight of … Read more
7:00 AM ET Denzel Dumfries’ performance at the World Cup in Qatar with Netherlands has renewed interest in the wing-back from clubs in the Premier League. Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images With the January transfer window now open around Europe there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz … 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) Dec 31, 2022 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo wanted a Champions League swan song in the football cathedrals of Madrid, Milan or Munich, playing … Read more
Dec 29, 2022 Pele. Four letters, two syllables. And a universal code word. A concept understood by everyone, regardless of proximity — or distance — from the beautiful game. Pele — the word — meant something not just to fans, but also to folks who had never watched a football game, as well as to … Read more
play Michallik: Liverpool’s defensive issues caught up with them (1:12)Janusz Michallik explains why he wasn’t surprised by Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat at Brentford. (1:12) 3:25 PM ET BRENTFORD, England — Brentford sealed their first victory over Liverpool since 1938 with a 3-1 win at Gtech Community Stadium on Monday, which dealt a fresh blow to the … Read more
