Alves statue defaced after assault conviction

[[“value”:” Feb 29, 2024, 05:27 AM ET Dani Alves was sentenced to prison for sexual assault following a court conviction on Feb. 22. ALBERTO ESTEVEZALBERTO ESTEVEZ/POOL/AFP via Getty Images A statue of Dani Alves in his hometown in Brazil has been vandalised twice following the former Barcelona player’s recent conviction for sexual assault. Alves, 40, was … Read more

USMNT stock watch: Chris Richards getting needed minutes at Crystal Palace as Gio Reyna rides bench in EPL

[[“value”:” Getty Images Things are kicking off for the United States men’s national team, and with the preliminary roster for the Concacaf Nations League semifinals having been named, it’s time to look at who may be hitting their stride and who isn’t. Including most of the 2022 World Cup squad, there are Olympic hopefuls and … Read more

La Liga president Javier Tebas wants Man United’s Mason Greenwood to stay in Spain after Getafe loan ends

[[“value”:” Getty Images LONDON — La Liga president Javier Tebas says he hopes Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood stays in Spanish football when his loan at Getafe ends. Greenwood, 22, joined the Madrid-based club on loan in September and has played his first minutes since the Crown Prosecution Service ended criminal proceedings against him over … Read more

Whitham, 13, nets Gotham preseason goal

play Lawson: Women’s transfer records not slowing down any time soon (2:43)Sophie Lawson reacts to NWSL expansion side Bay FC signing striker Racheal Kundananji for a reported fee of $787,600. (2:43) Thirteen-year-old soccer phenom McKenna “Mak” Whitham on Tuesday scored the last-minute winning goal as a nonroster invitee for NJ/NY Gotham FC in a preseason … Read more

Ronaldo given 1-match ban for obscene gesture

[[“value”:” play Gab & Juls react to Ronaldo’s ‘obscene gesture’ in Al Nassr win (1:20)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back on an apparent obscene gesture from Cristiano Ronaldo in Al Nassr’s 3-2 win over Al Shabab. (1:20) Feb 28, 2024, 06:25 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to … Read more

4 things from Nations League finals: Spain win trophy, Germany seal Olympic spot

[[“value”:” play Lawson: ‘Little surprise’ to see Spain as Nations League champions (1:10)Sophie Lawson reviews Spain’s 2-0 win over France to become champions of the inaugural edition of the UEFA Women’s Nations League. (1:10) Feb 29, 2024, 04:30 AM ET The inaugural UEFA Women’s Nations League is over and, strangely, the third-place playoff held more … Read more

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