Dec 23, 2024, 12:11 PM ET Enzo Fernández has conceded he has not realised his full potential at Chelsea but is optimistic of doing so after a strong start under Enzo Maresca. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The Argentina international became the Premier League’s most expensive player when Chelsea signed him from Benfica in a €121m…
Dec 23, 2024, 10:28 AM ET LaLiga strugglers Valencia sacked coach Ruben Baraja on Monday. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Alavés left Valencia second from bottom in LaLiga with just two wins and nine defeats from 17 games. A club statement said: “Valencia CF have decided to bring to an end Ruben…
Manchester City might have the most productive academy in football right now, but as Pep Guardiola’s side lurches from one defeat to another during an unprecedented slump, it is their “lost team” of Cole Palmer, Michael Olise, Morgan Rogers and so many more that is compounding the misery at the Etihad. Just as the club…
Dec 23, 2024, 12:00 PM ET Could out-of-favour Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku get an escape route to Barcelona? Meanwhile, Manchester United are linked with Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades TOP…
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCDec 23, 2024, 09:45 AM ET The final weekend before Christmas brought plenty of gifts for us across Europe’s top five leagues. In LaLiga, Atlético Madrid came back from 1-0 down to stun Barcelona 2-1 and take top spot heading into a brief winter break. In the Premier League, Liverpool…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 23, 2024, 09:22 AM ET Ruben Amorim is under no pressure from Manchester United bosses to pick Marcus Rashford, a source has told ESPN, with the Portuguese head coach being allowed to handle the situation with the England forward without outside intervention. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Rashford has been dropped from the…
Arsenal suffered a major blow on Monday after Mikel Arteta confirmed winger Bukayo Saka has been ruled out with “many weeks” with a hamstring injury. Saka picked up the injury during the first half of the 5-1 victory against Crystal Palace, signaling to the bench after a cross before being replaced by Leandro Trossard. Arsenal…
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. In this week’s VAR Review: Why…
Dec 23, 2024, 05:07 AM ET Jose Mourinho has told fans he is well after reports emerged that the Fenerbahce coach will undergo surgery in Portugal due to a health issue. Editor’s Picks 2 Related According to reports, Mourinho, 61, will have his gallbladder removed during the Christmas holidays. The former Chelsea, Manchester United and…
Dec 23, 2024, 05:25 AM ET Lina Souloukou was at Roma earlier this year and now joins Nottingham Forest as CEO. Fabio Rossi/AS Roma via Getty Images Former Roma CEO Lina Souloukou is joining Nottingham Forest, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Souloukou arrives as the new chief executive officer, three months after leaving her…