Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has no doubts about the leadership of Cesar Azpilicueta. The club captain has missed much of the season due to injury. But Lampard was impressed by the Spaniard in defeat at Manchester United in midweek. He said, “I thought Azpi was fantastic in terms of his captaining. “His attitude which for … Read more
Barcelona coach Xavi insists he’s not spoken to Ansu Fati about his future. It’s been suggested Fati was offered to Arsenal this week. But Xavi says he’s not met with Fati to consider next season: “I haven’t spoken to him about his future. “We don’t know the fair play situation. When we know, we’ll plan … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during Al Nassr’s draw with Al Ittifaq, which wasn’t enough to prevent Al ittihad from winning the Saudi Pro League title. AFP via Getty Images May 25, 2023, 09:17 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo failed to win the Saudi Pro League title in his first season with Al Nassr after a victory by … Read more
play Terzi?: ‘We were 90 minutes away, now we’re 34 games away’ (1:09)Borussia Dortmund manager reflects on his team failing to win the title on the final day of the Bundesliga season. (1:09) May 27, 2023, 02:43 PM ET Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic said his side “feel empty” after their dreams of a first … Read more
May 27, 2023, 03:45 PM ET Benfica won their first Portuguese league title in four years after beating Santa Clara 3-0 on Saturday on the final day of the season. FC Porto finished two points behind in second after beating Guimaraes 3-0. Last year’s champions needed last-place Santa Clara to pull off a surprising win … Read more
Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui is coy over plans for Joao Moutinho. The veteran midfielder comes off contract at the end of next month. Lopetegui said: “Jo?o Moutinho ended his contract and had fantastic seasons here. “He is a very, very good player who has had a fantastic career. He can continue to play because he … Read more
Tottenham are eyeing Fulham attacker Manor Solomon for the summer market. The Athletic says Spurs hope to nick the Israel international ahead of Fulham this summer. Solomon has been on-loan at Fulham from Shakhtar Donetsk, where he comes off contract at the end of next month. Fulham are eager to keep hold of Solomon, but … Read more
Crystal Palace are closing on a deal for Bournemouth midfielder Jefferson Lerma. Lerma is set to come off contract at the end of next month. And Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting he has agreed to join Palace this summer. Cherries boss Gary O’Neil isn’t giving up on convincing Lerma to stay. Lerma has … Read more
Despite winning the Eredivisie title, Ajax Amsterdam’s women’s team will not be honoured with a public celebration in the Dutch capital on Monday NESimages/Raymond Smit/DeFodi Images via Getty Images May 26, 2023, 01:36 PM ET Ajax Amsterdam’s women’s team will not be honoured with a public celebration in the Dutch capital on Monday despite claiming … Read more
play Man United secure UCL spot: How much credit does Ten Hag deserve? (2:27)The ESPN FC crew react to Manchester United securing Champions League football next season after thrashing Chelsea 4-1 at Old Trafford. (2:27) Bruno Fernandes has said this season has not been a success for Manchester United despite winning a trophy and securing … Read more
