Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu admits growing up admiring John Obi Mikel. The former Rennes starlet’s family has Nigerian roots so he was drawn to following Obi Mikel. Ugochukwu told chelseafc.com: “Most of the time when I saw him on television was the period with (Jose) Mourinho. “It was a great period. He was such an … Read more
play João Félix: Atletico players ‘lying’ if they deny wanting to attack more (1:16)João Félix says Barcelona’s more attacking style is behind his return to form after joining on loan from Atletico Madrid. (1:16) Dec 2, 2023, 07:00 PM ET Athletico-PR said Saturday that Brazilian forward Vitor Roque will join Spanish giants Barcelona in January, … Read more
Dec 2, 2023, 10:37 PM ET Nantes said one of their supporters died on Saturday following an assault that took place before the club’s 1-0 win over Nice in France’s Ligue 1, amid reports the fan was stabbed. Nantes said in a statement overnight that the fan was “fatally injured” close to the club’s stadium. … Read more
ByAssociated Press Christian Pulisic scored again and Luka Jović got his first goal for AC Milan to beat promoted Frosinone 3-1 in Serie A on Saturday. Pulisic took his tally to five league goals in 12 appearances, matching Weston McKennie’s 2020-21 season haul for Juventus. No American has scored more in Serie A. – Stream … Read more
Getty Images Newcastle United and Manchester United get right back to it after tough nights in the Champions League when they face off Saturday in a 2023-24 English Premier League matchup. Both teams held leads on the road in their midweek UCL matches but had to settle for draws. United (8-0-5), sixth in the Premier … Read more
Getty Images The draw for UEFA Euro 2024 took place on Saturday in Hamburg and threw up some fascinating matchups which we can now look forward to next summer. Hosts Germany will face Scotland, Hungary and Switzerland in Group A with the Scots being the opponents for the opening game of the tournament in Munich. … Read more
ShareTweet Manchester United take on Newcastle United in a huge Premier League clash at St James’ Park tonight. United boss Erik ten Hag has made four changes from the side that drew 3-3 with Galatasaray in the Champions League in midweek. However, under fire goalkeeper Andre Onana keeps his place between the sticks despite making … Read more
Dec 1, 2023, 04:57 PM ET England clawed their way back from two goals down to beat the Netherlands 3-2 in a nerve-jangling Women’s Nations League group game at Wembley on Friday and keep Great Britain’s dreams of a Paris Olympic berth alive. Ella Toone netted a 91st-minute goal while Georgia Stanway and Lauren Hemp … Read more
play Lucho Acosta surprised with MVP reveal by family & Cincy teammates (3:10)Luciano Acosta has his 2023 MLS MVP award revealed to him by his family and FC Cincinnati teammates. (3:10) Dec 1, 2023, 08:12 AM ET MLS Cup is little more than a week away. Just four teams remain from the 29 who started … Read more
ByReuters Juventus‘s Federico Gatti scored a stoppage-time winner in a frantic finale to secure a 2-1 victory at Monza on Friday that provisionally propelled them top of Serie A. Juve sealed victory at the death as Adrien Rabiot‘s pass into the six-yard box found Gatti, who initially missed his kick but quickly recovered, driving the … Read more
