Oct 10, 2023, 08:25 AM ET Russia will not be allowed to play in Under-17 European Championship qualifying games this month after all, European soccer body UEFA said Tuesday after being unable to make its preferred new policy work. Widespread opposition from member federations to playing Russia at any level of international games led to … Read more
ShareTweet Manchester United are reportedly contemplating a swoop for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi in the upcoming transfer window, as per the Spanish outlet Fichajes. After struggling with their midfield issues over the last few years, the Reds Devils opted to sign Casemiro at the beginning of last season to address that problem. The Brazilian … Read more
ShareTweet Manchester United are ready to pay big money to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen but Chelsea are also vying for his signature, according to Calciomercato. The 24-year-old was phenomenal for Napoli last season and played a crucial role for the club. He scored 26 goals in the league as Napoli went on to win … Read more
Getty Images The Concacaf Nations League returns to action Thursday, and for some of North America’s most notable teams, a spot in the quarterfinals against regional heavyweights awaits. Most of the confederation’s squads have been split into three categories — League A, League B and League C — with the 12 sides in League A … Read more
play Why Jude Bellingham is willing to do ‘whatever it takes’ to win (1:53)Ale Moreno heaps praise on Jude Bellingham following Real Madrid’s Champions League win over Napoli. (1:53) Oct 9, 2023, 06:16 AM ET Real Madrid believe the signing of Jude Bellingham — which cost the LaLiga club an initial EUR103 million ($137m) fee … Read more
Oct 9, 2023, 08:01 PM ET Former Brazil coach Tite took over at Flamengo on Monday, signing a contract that will run until the end of 2024. The Rio de Janeiro club said on their social media channels that Tite’s staff would include the assistant coaches who worked under him during the six years he … Read more
Oct 10, 2023, 05:34 AM ET Eden Hazard announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday at the age of 32, bringing an end to his 16-year career. The forward enjoyed successful periods at Lille and Chelsea before ending his club career with a disappointing spell at Real Madrid. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, … Read more
Manchester United chiefs are drawing up plans to sign a new centre-half. United plan to buy an established defender over the next two transfer windows. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting a January deal would prove difficult, given the club’s tight budget due to FFP limitations, but a deal next summer is likely. Nice … Read more
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he has no problem playing as a No6. Mac Allister fulfilled the role in their 2-2 draw with former club Brighton. He told liverpoolfc.com: “I like it, I like it. I’ve said it many times, for me it’s easy to say, ‘No, it’s not my position and I do … Read more
Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton has sung the praises of on-loan Chelsea attacker Harvey Vale. Barton has played Vale at left-back and been impressed. The youngster featured in victory over Port Vale and defeat to Oxford. Speaking to BBC Radio Bristol, Barton said: “The two games he’s played in there from the start I think … Read more
