USATSI Manchester United can’t afford to slip up when they host Bournemouth on Tuesday at Old Trafford in an English Premier League match. The Red Devils (10-2-4) can strengthen their hold on their top-four spot and keep pace with those at the top by beating the struggling Cherries. United are fourth in the EPL table … Read more
Getty Images La Liga has taken action after Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. was the target of racial abuse in a match on Dec. 30. The star had items thrown at him from the stands after he was subbed off against Real Valladolid, and footage that became viral appeared to show verbal racial abuse coming … Read more
play How Pele transcended soccer and became an international icon (1:55)ESPN’s Fernando Palomo discusses the legacy Pele leaves behind as both a soccer player and a global ambassador. (1:55) 6:00 AM ET In the 1970 World Cup, Pele’s strike partner was Tostao, one of the brightest players ever to represent Brazil. They first lined up … Read more
Getty Images Brazil was in mourning on Tuesday as legendary soccer player Pel? was laid to rest after his death last week at the age of 82. Arguably the greatest of all time, he made his name with Santos FC and won three FIFA World Cups for his country and over 200,000 mourners paid tribute … Read more
6:00 AM ET Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini brought Copa del Rey success in 2022. David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images This is an unashamed love letter to Spain’s Copa del Rey which picks up speed with the round of 32 this week and which, if not for you and I sending it some amor, will be … Read more
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
