3:57 PM ET The union for Major League Soccer players criticized FIFA, its rules-making body and the league for failing to allow trials of temporary substitutes to replace players suspected of sustaining concussions. The International Football Association Board said Jan. 18 that no consensus was reached on the proposal for trials by MLS and England’s … Read more
9:53 PM ET Six people have been detained for their alleged involvement in a scheme to possibly fix a Copa del Rey game, Spanish police said on Friday. The game under investigation was Levante‘s 8-0 victory at lower-tier Hurac?n Melilla on Dec. 2, 2021. The game was in Melilla, one of Spain’s two north African … Read more
5:30 PM ET Graham Potter left Brighton to replace Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea manager last September. Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images Graham Potter has revealed both he and his family have received death threats from Chelsea supporters frustrated at the team’s disappointing form. The Blues have won just two of their last 14 matches … Read more
play How Man United’s confidence under Ten Hag inspired win vs. Barca (2:36)Alejandro Moreno discusses how Manchester United looked more confident than Barcelona in their match at Old Trafford. (2:36) 5:30 PM ET Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has said he is constantly having to control his aggression towards his opponents in order to avoid … Read more
Feb 24, 2023 Could Saturday be Diego Simeone’s last Madrid derby as Atletico manager? Berengui/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Once more into the fray? Saturday night will be the 39th time manager Diego Simeone has led Atletico Madrid into a derby against Real Madrid — the 40th if you include the day they scored seven … Read more
5:00 PM ET The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsChildren’s Online Privacy PolicyInterest-Based … Read more
Getty Images It’s that time of year again. The time when the new MLS season begins, and I tell myself, “you know what, I think I’m going to get into MLS this year.” It hasn’t quite worked, no matter how hard I try. Part of it’s likely due to the Chicago Fire, my local club, … Read more
play Why LaLiga can’t take action against Barcelona for alleged refereeing scandal (2:22)Gab Marcotti explains why LaLiga have to leave the investigation to the Spanish authorities. (2:22) 1:42 PM ET Spanish referee Xavier Estrada Fernandez has filed a criminal lawsuit in a Barcelona court against former senior referee Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira for alleged sporting … Read more
play Who is the most likely candidate for the 2023 MLS MVP? (1:16)Herculez Gomez makes his pick for the 2023 Major League Soccer MVP. (1:16) 3:08 PM ET LA Galaxy‘s Major League Soccer season-opener against crosstown rivals LAFC has been postponed due to a winter storm that has battered the West Coast, the clubs have … Read more
7:00 AM ET There isn’t much left for Lionel Messi to win in a truly astounding football career that has already seen the Paris Saint-Germain superstar claim just about every major trophy available to him, including multiple Champions League triumphs with Barcelona and that precious and previously elusive World Cup winner’s medal for Argentina. Indeed, … Read more
