Simeone: Atletico’s poor season is my fault

play Could Joao Felix leave Atletico for Aston Villa? (1:16)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss a possible move to Aston Villa for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix. (1:16) 8:28 AM ET Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has said he’s responsible for the club’s poor start to the season, while also refusing to confirm that star … Read more

James rues ‘toughest year’ after fresh setback

play Hislop fears for Chelsea if James’ injury proves serious (1:17)Shaka Hislop thinks Chelsea look a far lesser side without Reece James on the pitch. (1:17) 9:19 AM ET England right-back Reece James described 2022 as the “toughest year to date” on Wednesday after he picked up a fresh injury during Chelsea‘s 2-0 win over … Read more

Rashford inspires Man United win over Forest

Man United’s Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford celebrate after combining for a goal against Nottingham Forest. Getty Images 4:55 PM ET Marcus Rashford found the net again as Manchester United eased past Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Tuesday, with the England international scoring in consecutive games since returning from World Cup duty in Qatar. First-half goals … Read more

Daley Blind, Ajax agree to terminate contract

12:36 PM ET Daley Blind had made 13 appearances for Ajax this season. Photo by Michael Bulder/NESImages/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Daley Blind will leave Ajax after agreeing to terminate his contract six months early, leaving the player as a free agent, the Eredivisie club announced on Tuesday. Blind, 32, made his debut for Ajax … Read more

Man Utd signings must meet ‘financial criteria’

play FC pundits argue over Man United’s improvement so far (1:58)Craig Burley and Jan Aage Fjortoft disagree over how far Manchester United have come under Erik ten Hag. (1:58) 6:43 PM ET Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said any swoop for a striker in January will have to be in line with “financial criteria” … Read more

Chelsea win marred by injury worry for James

play Hislop fears for Chelsea if James’ injury proves serious (1:17)Shaka Hislop thinks Chelsea look a far lesser side without Reece James on the pitch. (1:17) 5:53 PM ET Chelsea returned to winning ways in their first appearance after the World Cup break, but delight at their 2-0 home victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday was … Read more

8/10 Salah scores vs. Aston Villa, helps Liverpool top-four cause

play Nicol defends Nunez after goalless show vs. Aston Villa (1:19)Steve Nicol has no doubts that Darwin Nunez will soon start to find the net regularly for Liverpool. (1:19) Dec 26, 2022 In their Premier League return from the World Cup break, Liverpool closed the gap for Champions League qualification to five points after they … Read more