Oct 29, 2024, 07:27 AM ET Premier League managers have expressed sympathy for Erik ten Hag after he was sacked by Manchester United on Monday, with Liverpool boss Arne Slot describing his compatriot’s dismissal as “a pity” and Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe saying he felt “sadness.” Editor’s Picks 2 Related Ten Hag’s two-and-a-half-year reign…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentOct 29, 2024, 07:24 AM ET Manchester City are not planning on getting involved in the pursuit for Rúben Amorim, a source has told ESPN, leaving Manchester United with a clear run as they negotiate with Sporting CP for the Portuguese coach. Amorim has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Erik ten Hag,…
Vinícius Júnior’s Real Madrid and Brazil teammates have backed the star forward after he lost out to Manchester City’s Rodri in the race to win the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or.
Tor-Kristian Karlsen, ESPNOct 29, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Arsenal operate with a smaller squad than most, and this season has seen manager Mikel Arteta call a number of youth-team players onto his bench as backup. With injuries to stars like Martin Ødegaard, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurriën Timber to worry about, it could be…
Oct 28, 2024, 09:24 PM ET The winter transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Cardoso linked with move to…
The best managers, with few exceptions, are usually the biggest personality in a football dressing room, but Ruud van Nistelrooy won’t have any problem ticking that box at Manchester United. This is a man who made Cristiano Ronaldo cry and ended his own playing days at the club with an expletive-laden rant at then-United manager…
Oct 28, 2024, 05:44 PM ET Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been awarded the Ballon d’Or after a stellar season that saw him pick up silverware with both club and country. Rodri was handed the award at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, organised by the French magazine France Football in collaboration with UEFA. Editor’s…
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Oct 28, 2024, 05:15 PM ET Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has retained the Ballon d’Or Féminin, seeing off competition from teammate Caroline Graham Hansen to win the award for the second successive year. The 26-year-old was the star performer as Barça won the quadruple for the first time in the club’s…
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Oct 28, 2024, 03:59 PM ET Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal became the youngest ever winner of the Kopa Trophy at Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, an award which recognises the best under-21 player in men’s football. Yamal also finished No. 8 in the voting for the men’s Ballon d’Or. The…
Oct 28, 2024, 10:33 AM ET Vinícius Júnior and his Real Madrid teammates didn’t travel to Paris for the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday after the team received the news that Manchester City midfielder Rodri will receive the award, sources told ESPN. Vinícius, 24, was a leading contender to win the 2024 men’s prize after…