Champions League finalists Inter Milan are known by several different variations of their name, depending on where you are in the world and who is referring to them. Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images With Inter Milan preparing to face Manchester City in their first Champions League final since 2010, now seems a pertinent time to address a … Read more
Lucas Paqueta’s challenging debut season at West Ham will be forgotten if he shines in the UECL final and becomes their new midfield talisman. Visionhaus/Getty Images There was a feeling of exuberance around West Ham United at the end of August 2022 when Lucas Paqueta joined the club. For those raised on the artistry of … Read more
play Toby Alderweireld’s stoppage-time screamer wins Belgian title for Antwerp (1:10)Toby Alderweireld scores in stoppage time to hand Royal Antwerp the Belgian championship for the first time in 66 years. (1:10) The Belgian Pro League season came to a rip-roaring conclusion this weekend as a trio of teams at the top of the table all … Read more
Jun 5, 2023, 11:28 AM ET Arsenal have made Declan Rice their priority signing this summer but are allowing West Ham to focus on Wednesday’s UECL final before opening talks. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images The summer transfer window might not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and … Read more
Ange Postecoglou has agreed to take charge of Tottenham. The Celtic manager has accepted Tottenham’s offer with only minor details now needing approval. Spurs have been seeking a new manager since the departure of Antonio Conte in April. Postecoglou joined Celtic in 2021 and led them to the domestic Treble last season. He is a … Read more
play Kirkland: Real Madrid have to act fast to replace Benzema (1:34)Alex Kirkland reacts to Real Madrid’s confirmation of Karim Benzema’s departure from the club this summer. (1:34) Jun 4, 2023, 02:44 PM ET Real Madrid‘s Karim Benzema netted a penalty in his final LaLiga game at the Bernabeu but was unable to inspire them … Read more
Manuel Ugarte was a crucial part of the Sporting Lisbon side that reached the Europa League quarterfinals this season. Gualter Fatia/Getty Images Paris Saint-Germain are set to win the race to sign Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Club after making an improved offer that prompted Chelsea to pull out of the running, sources have told ESPN. … Read more
Video Assistant Referee causes consternation every week in the Premier League and, throughout the 2022-23 season, some decisions saw more controversy than others. With the curtain now pulled down on the campaign, we take a look at the biggest decisions which took the headlines and reveal how the Independent Key Match Incidents Panel viewed each … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen‘s deal for Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka remains on track. The Switzerland international has agreed personal terms with Bayer and been given the all clear by Arsenal to leave. However, doubts have emerged with manager Mikel Arteta stalling approval and Bayern Munich expressing interest. But Football.London says Bayer’s move remains on course with a … Read more
The agent of Ilkay Gundogan has denied reports of new contract talks being underway with Manchester City. The City captain’s deal expires this month and is interesting Arsenal and Barcelona. The player’s agent and father Ilhan says everything is on the table, with nothing decided until after the Champions League final on Saturday. “Nothing has … Read more
