play Marcotti reacts to escalating Messi friendly absence fallout: ‘Grow up!’ (1:49)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the escalating fallout of Lionel Messi missing Inter Miami’s friendly with a Hong Kong XI. (1:49) Feb 12, 2024, 06:04 AM ET Lionel Messi has an open invitation to play with Argentina‘s Olympic squad this summer, according to … Read more
Manchester City midfielder Rodri accepts he’ll always be an outsider for the Ballon d’Or. Rodri finished fifth in the last count. “I’m not surprised – it’s normal. I understand how things work with individual distributions,” he said. “They are based on marketing, money and advertising. “There have been midfielders who were also Spanish and who … Read more
FC Copenhagen coach Jacob Neestrup says he doesn’t need advice on how to close down Manchester City star Erling Haaland. FCK host the first-leg tonight of their Champions League round 16 tie. Neestrup was asked whether he has consulted with his Norwegian players Mohammed Elyounoussi and Birger Meling about how to stop Haaland. “I don’t … Read more
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he’s a fan of FC Copenhagen defender Denis Vavro. FCK host the first-leg tonight of their Champions League round 16 tie. Guardiola said: “I love both central defenders – especially Vavro. I like the qualities they have in the passing game. “But more than a specific player, I especially … Read more
play Can Copenhagen stun Man City in the Champions League? (1:06)Stewart Robson and Julien Laurens look ahead to Manchester City’s UCL clash with FC Copenhagen. (1:06) COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Pep Guardiola has told Erling Haaland “to relax” after questioning the Manchester City striker’s body language during the win over Everton. Haaland scored both goals in … Read more
Mauricio Pochettino said match-winner Conor Gallagher is “priceless” to Chelsea after his two goals helped them to a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday evening. Chelsea went into the break 1-0 down after Jefferson Lerma’s wondergoal in the first half, but Gallagher scored just a minute into the second half … Read more
play Laurens: Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid won’t fall through (2:04)Julien Laurens provides an update into Kylian Mbappe’s potential move to Real Madrid from PSG. (2:04) Feb 12, 2024, 06:50 PM ET The winter transfer window is now closed in Europe’s top leagues, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling … Read more
ShareTweet According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are keeping a close watch on the performances of Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong ahead of a potential move. The Dutch international has been in exemplary form for the Bundesliga leaders this campaign. He has 8 goals and 10 assists from 27 outings from the right wing-back … Read more
Getty Images The UEFA Champions League is back from its winter break on Tuesday with the round of 16, and the promise that the knockout rounds will be just as entertaining as the group stage. This season’s edition of the group stage delivered dramatic moments, from memorable goals to star-making turns and season-defining results for … Read more
Getty Images The two-month wait is over, as the Champions League returns to action this week with the knockout stages. I finally have a chance to fill in that “0-0” mark that’s been sitting in the table tracking my results all this season. For those of you who may be new to the Champions League, … Read more
