play Barcelona recent poor form not just down to Xavi (0:41)Gab Marcotti believes that Barcelona’s heavy defeat against Real Madrid in the Supercopa final can not just fall on the shoulders of Xavi. (0:41) Jan 16, 2024, 12:25 PM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is fighting to keep the players onside with a section of … Read more
A month after announcing his retirement, Giorgio Chiellini is back with LAFC as a player development coach. The club announced Tuesday that Chiellini will work with coach Steve Cherundolo in aspects of first-team player development. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) “We were thankful to have Giorgio play the final 18 months of … Read more
play What’s the most important question Ratcliffe needs to answer at Man United? (2:17)Rob Dawson looks at why players such as Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek have failed at Manchester United. (2:17) It’s been a chastening transfer window for Manchester United so far, but one which should give new minority shareholder Sir Jim … Read more
Everton sold three players during the summer transfer window to try and avoid FFP troubles. The Premier League giants are struggling financially due to the mistakes of past managers and directors of football. Now the Toffees are aiming to appeal a points deduction they got in November of ten points, while fighting a second deduction … Read more
Benfica have released a statement regarding the future of talented youngster Joao Neves. The Portuguese club have come out to deny reports that Neves was set for Manchester United. The youngster is only 19, but has already played 29 games in all competitions for the club this term. “Sport Lisboa e Benfica denies the existence … Read more
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has insisted he is happy with life at Napoli. The center forward is being linked with a move to a top Premier League club in the coming months. Osimhen has been a long-term target for the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United, while Arsenal are also in the race for his … Read more
play Why Roma decided to sack Jose Mourinho (2:43)Gab Marcotti dissects Roma’s decision to part ways with Jose Mourinho. (2:43) And so he’s gone. Once again in his third season. Once again, under a cloud. Once again, with opinion divided. Roma‘s decision to sack Jose Mourinho was taken by club owners the Friedkin family late … Read more
Getty Images Qatar is hosting the AFC Asian Cup for the third time. The tournament got underway on Jan. 12 when the hosts defeated Lebanon in the opener. The heavy hitters in the tournament have thus far all cruised with Australia, Iran, and Japan all picking up wins. While historically the tournament has been held … Read more
Getty Images Mallory Swanson and the Chicago Red Stars made NWSL history on Tuesday, when the club announced a deal that would make her the league’s highest-paid player. The player inked a four-year deal with an option for another year that runs close to being worth $2 million overall, cementing her status as the focal … Read more
Getty Images Juventus will try to keep their impressive run of form going in league play when they host Sassuolo in an Italian Serie A showdown on Monday on Paramount+. Juventus have lost just one of their first 19 league games, but they’re currently five points behind Inter Milan in the Serie A standings with a … Read more
