Getty Images With the fifth El Clasico of the season set for Wednesday, it’s beginning to feel like the end of an era for this version of Real Madrid. While Luka Modric is set to extend his contract for another season, things will be different as he turns 38. Modric is never someone who you … Read more
Getty Images Manchester United look to break out of their offensive funk when they host Brentford on Wednesday in a 2022-23 English Premier League matchup. Manchester United (15-5-7) suffered a 2-0 loss against Newcastle on Sunday, marking the third consecutive league game in which they failed to score a goal. The Red Devils also came … Read more
play Manchester United draw level after two Fulham players are sent off (1:34)Bruno Fernandes scores from the spot after Willian is shown red for handling the ball in the area and Aleksandar Mitrovic is sent off for bumping the referee. (1:34) 7:00 AM ET Aleksandar Mitrovic faced the consequences of his baffling actions this week … Read more
play Did Klopp drop Salah just to make a point? (1:24)Steve Nicol questions Jurgen Klopp’s decision to bench Mohamed Salah in Liverpool’s drab 0-0 draw at Chelsea. (1:24) 4:53 PM ET Chelsea and Liverpool were both left frustrated after a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in the home side’s first game since the … Read more
10:33 AM ET Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. – How VAR … Read more
Getty Images UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin stated on Monday that the Barcelona referee scandal is one of the most serious situations he has ever seen in soccer. UEFA, the European soccer governing body, opened an official investigation into FC Barcelona over the “Negreira case” just last month. Meanwhile, the club have asked La Liga president … Read more
Getty Images UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin stated on Monday that the Barcelona referee scandal is one of the most serious situations he has ever seen in soccer. UEFA, the European soccer governing body, opened an official investigation into FC Barcelona over the “Negreira case” just last month. Meanwhile, the club have asked La Liga president … Read more
play Xavi: Messi return to Barca would be like Jordan’s last dance (1:02)Barcelona manager Xavi says the door is open for Lionel Messi to return to the club. (1:02) 6:03 AM ET MADRID — It is one of Spanish football’s most spine-tingling experiences. The stadium is filling up, fans excitedly taking their seats ahead of … Read more
Getty Images PARIS — Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Olympique Lyonnais at Parc des Princes was the latest evidence in the argument against Lionel Messi extending his Paris Saint-Germain contract. The legendary Argentine’s current deal ends this summer but based on recent showings, going no further is best for both player and club at this point … Read more
12:30 PM ET Karim Benzema scored a first-half hat trick as Real Madrid dismantled Real Valladolid 6-0 in LaLiga on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu. Rodrygo broke the deadlock after 20 minutes with a good finish from inside the area before Benzema took centre stage. The Frenchman’s first goal came after good work from Vinicius … Read more
