Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerDec 5, 2024, 08:00 AM ET AC Milan have a landmark birthday later this month, and to celebrate the Serie A giants have unveiled a special anniversary kit — and it is really rather lovely. Officially founded as “Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club” on Dec. 13, 1899 by English expatriate Herbert…
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: Looking…
Last year’s surprise package Girona were shocked by fourth-division side Logroñés on Wednesday as they were knocked out 4-3 on penalties from the Copa del Rey in the second round of the competition thanks to an unlikely hero for the lowly hosts. That was Pol Arnau, a 19-year-old left-back who had to step up and…
Premier League leaders Liverpool had their advantage cut to seven points as Fabian Schär‘s late equaliser earned Newcastle United a thrilling 3-3 draw at St James’ Park on Wednesday. Newcastle twice led but Mohamed Salah‘s brace looked like sealing victory for Arne Slot’s side, only for a sliding Schar to punish a rare mistake by…
Manchester City snapped a seven-game winless streak with a decisive 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest and Pep Guardiola celebrated the win as a crucial turning point, saying it had broken the team’s habit of losing matches. “We needed it,” said the City manager, who also ended his own worst run of results in his illustrious…
Liverpool’s opening contract offer to defender Virgil van Dijk will reportedly be turned down, while Bayer Leverkusen are looking to ward off interest from Manchester United in striker Victor Boniface. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip, and rumours from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades…
Ruben Amorim said he was forced to work with “time limits” on his players returning from injury at Manchester United as he suffered his first defeat in charge of the club in a 2-0 loss at Arsenal. Second-half goals from Jurriën Timber and William Saliba, both from corners, sealed the win for the Gunners and…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 4, 2024, 05:56 PM ET MANCHESTER, England — Manager Pep Guardiola was keen to stress in the build-up to Nottingham Forest’s visit to the Etihad Stadium that Kevin De Bruyne‘s return to the team will not solve all of Manchester City’s problems. After six defeats and a draw, the midfielder cannot fix…
Chelsea’s impressive 5-1 win at bottom club Southampton closed the gap to leaders Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday, with the home side having Jack Stephens sent off before half time for a hair-pull on Marc Cucurella. Chelsea took the lead in the seventh minute through an Axel Disasi header but Joe Aribo drew…
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 4, 2024, 06:05 PM ET Carlo Ancelotti insisted that Kylian Mbappé “can do better” after missing his second penalty in a week in Real Madrid’s 2-1 LaLiga defeat to Athletic Club on Wednesday. Álex Berenguer put Athletic ahead in the 53rd minute at San Mamés, and Mbappé had the chance…