Real Madrid maintaining watching brief for Chelsea captain James

Real Madrid are maintaining a watching brief for Chelsea captain Reece James. Mundo Deportivo says Real chiefs see the fullback as a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal. James has just returned from long-term hamstring injury and there’s hope he will start Monday’s clash with Tottenham. Real will resume their scouting of James as they consider … Read more

Pochettino: Chelsea must develop English core

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says he wants more English players in his team. Pochettino takes Chelsea to Tottenham on Monday, where he built an English core during his time in charge. The Argentine said: “Yes, agree because we are in England. Today, football is global but it is important to keep the culture of the … Read more

Sources: Everton, Spurs in talks over Alli deal

play Marcotti: Everton need good owners (1:26)Gab Marcotti breaks down who the 777 Partners after Farhad Moshiri signed an agreement to sell his stake in Everton. (1:26) Everton are in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over restructuring their deal for Dele Alli to avoid paying £10 million ($12.2m) when he plays 20 games for the club, … Read more

Ten Hag: Rashford party after loss ‘unacceptable’

play Will Erik ten Hag be sacked if Man United lose at Fulham? (2:41)Rob Dawson joins “ESPN FC” to discuss whether he thinks Erik ten Hag has a future at Manchester United. (2:41) Erik ten Hag has branded Marcus Rashford‘s decision to go to a nightclub after Manchester United‘s defeat to Manchester City as “unacceptable” … Read more

Xavi: No issues with Gündogan over Clásico rant

play Why Barcelona is a ‘story of the youngsters’ right now (1:21)Craig Burley heaps praise on Fermin Lopez and the young Barcelona side that beat Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League. (1:21) Nov 3, 2023, 09:49 AM ET Xavi Hernández said he agrees with Ilkay Gündogan after the midfielder slammed Barcelona for not showing … Read more

FC Dallas DP Velasco to undergo ACL surgery

Nov 2, 2023, 03:29 PM ET FC Dallas midfielder Alan Velasco sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in Monday’s 2-0 playoff loss at Seattle Sounders FC, an injury that ends his season. Velasco also has a partial tear in his LCL and will undergo surgery in the near future, the team said Thursday. … Read more