Chelsea eyeing move to sign 17-G/A South American forward but Man City could scupper deal

[[“value”:” ShareTweet Chelsea are showing a keen interest in Uruguayan forward Luciano Rodriguez but face competition from Manchester City, according to HITC football. The highly rated South American forward currently plays for Liverpool Montevideo and his performances have attracted the attention of the Premier League elite. The report says Chelsea chiefs are … Read more

Romano: Man Utd could replace Antony with £43m French attacker

[[“value”:” ShareTweet According to respected journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United could consider Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise as a replacement for Antony this summer. Antony is currently in his 2nd season with the Red Devils, but has yet to make any significant contributions. He has registered 1 goal and 1 assist in the FA Cup … Read more

Florida-based Patels confirm West Brom takeover

[[“value”:” Feb 28, 2024, 01:18 PM ET Florida-based entrepreneur Shilen Patel and his father Kiran C. Patel have acquired an 87.8% stake in West Bromwich Albion, the English second-tier club said on Wednesday. The purchase was approved by league governing body EFL this month. Shilen Patel, who also owns a minority stake in Italian Serie … Read more

Man Utd to face Liverpool in FA Cup quarterfinals

[[“value”:” play Full reaction to FA Cup quarterfinal draw (1:45)Dan Thomas is joined by Shaka Hislop, Steve Nicol and Kieran Gibbs to give their reactions to some potentially massive quarterfinal draws of the FA Cup (1:45) Feb 28, 2024, 05:01 PM ET Great rivals Manchester United and Liverpool are set for a blockbuster FA Cup … Read more

Casemiro saved Man United’s last shot at a trophy — and maybe Ten Hag’s job

[[“value”:” play Hislop: Man United showed ‘lack of quality’ in attacking third (1:09)Shaka Hislop breaks down the issues that Manchester United still face, despite advancing in FA Cup. (1:09) NOTTINGHAM, England — Mark Robins is etched in Manchester United history as the player who saved Sir Alex Ferguson’s managerial job with an FA Cup winner … Read more

Honduras’ Alberth Elis conscious after induced coma and surgery following scary head injury in Bordeaux game

[[“value”:” Getty Images Alberth Elis was rushed to the hospital last Saturday after suffering a serious head injury in FC Girondins de Bordeaux’s 1-0 win over EA Guingamp in Ligue 2. The Honduras international clashed heads with visiting defender Donatien Gomis early in the game which was paused for eight minutes as Elis was stretchered … Read more

Romano: Arsenal rejected chance to sign £47m star because of Thomas Partey

[[“value”:” ShareTweet According to respected journalist Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal decided against a move for Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves last summer after it emerged that Thomas Partey would be staying. The Portuguese star was linked with both Barcelona and Arsenal during the 2023 summer transfer window and he recently confirmed in an interview that he … Read more

Bonmatí: Spain’s World Cup win changed nothing

[[“value”:” play How Aitana Bonmati conquered women’s football in 2023 (1:39)Sophie Lawson marvels at how Aitana Bonmati was able to stand-out from “world class” players in both her Barcelona and Spain teams. (1:39) Feb 27, 2024, 11:45 AM ET Aitana Bonmatí has said Spain‘s victory at the 2023 Women’s World Cup was “for nothing” as … Read more

Sweden’s Olsson on ventilator with brain disease

Feb 27, 2024, 05:20 AM ET Kristoffer Olsson has 47 caps for Sweden and represented the country at the European Championship in 2021. Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images Sweden and FC Midtjylland midfielder Kristoffer Olsson is on a ventilator in hospital in Denmark suffering from a brain disease, the club said on Tuesday. Midtjylland said Olsson, 30, lost … Read more