On Sunday, the 2024 Chinese Super League campaign came to a close with Kevin Muscat leading Shanghai Port to a thrilling title victory. getting the job done in style with a 5-0 win over Tianjin Jinmen Tiger to finish a solitary point ahead of local rivals Shanghai Shenhua. It marked a fine first year at…
Imagine a cursed franchise or suffering fan base — say, the Cleveland Browns, to name one easy example. Now imagine that team putting together the best season in league history, rattling off 23 games without defeat. What sounds unthinkable is reality for the Orlando Pride in 2024. The franchise that was once the laughingstock of…
It’s Monday, and another week of NWSL action is in the books, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings. Our rankings are derived from a combination of key season statistics (points per game, goal differential, expected goal differential), recent performance, the Opta computer ratings and the observations of our writers. Who’s climbing the table?…
SEOUL, South Korea — WHEN JESSE LINGARD joined FC Seoul back in February, he became arguably the highest-profile signing to ever move to South Korean football. The K League 1 has had its fair share of successful imports but none have arrived with such credentials — a Manchester United stalwart with over 230 appearances with…
Chilean authorities said Monday they are investigating an alleged sexual assault case involving players at soccer club Colo Colo, including former international Arturo Vidal. A prosecutor’s office in Santiago said the alleged incident took place at a bar in the upscale Vitacura neighborhood in the Chilean capital. It also added that a woman alleged her…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 4, 2024, 10:54 AM ET Rúben Amorim has admitted it “crossed his mind” that he could follow Sporting CP director of football Hugo Viana to Manchester City, but said he was only ever focused on becoming Manchester United’s new head coach. Amorim will lead Sporting against City in the Champions League on…
Arsenal have decided on Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak as their number one option in their search for a striker, while Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez is attracting interest from two big clubs in Europe. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours, and gossip from the world of soccer. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades…
Arne Slot has labelled Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso a “special manager” ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash against the German champions on Tuesday. Alonso’s Leverkusen side went unbeaten in the Bundesliga last season enroute to a first league title in their history. The club also lifted the DFB Pokal last season, with their only loss…
Mario Balotelli made his first Serie A appearance in four years when he came on as a late substitute in Genoa’s 1-0 win over Parma on Monday and earned a yellow card within five minutes. Balotelli came on in the 86th minute and was booked in injury time for a foul. Editor’s Picks The former…
Neymar made his second appearance for Al Hilal as he continues his return following a year-long absence due to an ACL tear, but it didn’t last long. The Brazil international came on in the 58th minute of his team’s 3-0 win in an Asian Champions League Elite match on Monday, but was subbed off less…