The poor behaviour of journalists at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the Ivory Coast has prompted the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to issue a new set of guidelines and tighten up media access following consultation with the local police. Away from the on-pitch drama at AFCON, the actions of journalists have … Read more
While he continues to have his fair share of critics, Jürgen Klinsmann has now led South Korea to the semifinals of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup — after his side came from behind to beat Australia 2-1 after extra-time on Friday. Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images Feb 2, 2024, 02:15 PM ET AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Jürgen Klinsmann’s … Read more
Xavi unexpectedly announced he would not continue as Barcelona manager after this season, citing the unique pressure around the club. So where do they go from here? David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images On Saturday, the starting gun sounded on the search for the next Barcelona manager after another coach was, as one source described it to ESPN, “chewed … Read more
Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits they’re competing with Tottenham for Djurgarden midfielder Lucas Bergvall. The teen had appeared set to join Barca last month, but with the transfer window now closed, Laporta admits Spurs are offering a bigger offer. He told RAC-1: “He is a fantastic player, whom Deco (the sporting director) has followed for … Read more
Getty Images It would be a cruel blow indeed if the foot injury Darwin Nunez sustained in midweek rules him out of one of the biggest games of the Premier League season. A third vs. first clash between two potential English champions deserves the very best talent and right now it is hard to make … Read more
Getty Images The quarterfinals are set and the action kicked off on Friday in the Asian Cup. The drama ramped up on Tuesday when South Korea rallied late with a stoppage time goal to force extra time before winning a penalty shootout against Saudi Arabia to advance to the quarterfinals where they face Australia after … Read more
play Where would Gio Reyna fit into Nottingham Forest’s lineup? (0:26)Gab & Juls talk about USMNT’s Gio Reyna’s move to Nottingham Forest and how he could fit in the team. (0:26) Feb 1, 2024, 11:16 AM ET Once a promising prospect at a club known for developing diamonds of footballers, Giovanni Reyna‘s time with Borussia … Read more
Men’s soccer clubs around Europe spent an incredible amount of money to sign players in the summer transfer window, breaking multiple records. Editor’s Picks 2 Related According to Deloitte, Premier League clubs’ gross spend of £2.36 billion was almost £440 million higher than the previous record (£1.92bn) set last summer, while (with the exception of … Read more
play Why has it been ‘Dry January’ for the transfer window? (3:15)Mark Ogden discusses why there’s been a lack of player movement during the January transfer window. (3:15) The 2024 January transfer window did not reach the heights of the summer, or even the previous January, as clubs around Europe did little business. While England’s … Read more
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is furious with the Premier League‘s characterisation of his team. Marinakis has hit back at Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, who is said to have called Forest and Everton “small clubs.” He felt that Masters’ comments at a parliamentary select committee earlier this month were careless. “I think that … Read more
