USA's Gio Reyna to 'fight for more opportunities' at Dortmund

USA’s Gio Reyna to ‘fight for more opportunities’ at Dortmund

Dec 12, 2024, 08:23 AM ET After more than a year, Gio Reyna has finally started a game for Borussia Dortmund again. A lot has changed for the team and for the American attacking midfielder, who could be a valuable player for the United States at its home World Cup in 2026. Reyna’s starting role…

De Bruyne, Van Dijk expose challenges of contract extensions

De Bruyne, Van Dijk expose challenges of contract extensions

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne are three of the biggest stars of the Premier League era. They have each helped their team to win all of the biggest club honours and are certain future Premier League Hall of Famers. Yet they are all 30-somethings entering the final…

Deco certain Barcelona can re-register Dani Olmo despite issues

Deco certain Barcelona can re-register Dani Olmo despite issues

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Dec 12, 2024, 05:47 AM ET Barcelona sporting director Deco has said the club will be able to prolong Dani Olmo‘s registration as they race to do so before a Dec. 31 deadline. Olmo joined Barça from RB Leipzig in the summer but was only registered with LaLiga on a temporary…

Jose Mourinho demands TV experts solve Fenerbahce LB problem

Jose Mourinho demands TV experts solve Fenerbahce LB problem

Dec 12, 2024, 05:24 AM ET Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has appealed to the “experts” in the Turkish media to help him solve his left-back dilemma for their next Europa League game against Olympique Lyon. The Turkish outfit is without injured left-back Jayden Oosterwolde and Mert Müldür, who is suspended following his sending off in…

From Mbappé to Pulisic, which U21 signings were hits?

Kylian Mbappé: Prosecutors drop reported rape investigation

Dec 12, 2024, 04:29 AM ET Swedish prosecutors on Thursday dropped a rape investigation that was launched in connection with football star Kylian Mbappé‘s visit to Stockholm in October. ESPN had previously reported that Mbappé’s representatives said the allegations of rape were “totally false” and “a slanderous rumour.” In a statement, lead investigator Marina Chirakova…

Liverpool cult hero Núñez running out of chances to impress

Liverpool cult hero Núñez running out of chances to impress

As Darwin Núñez traipsed toward the touchline at the Estadi Montilivi on Tuesday, the Liverpool striker struggled to keep the frustration from his face and cut a forlorn figure as he was replaced by Cody Gakpo. His 71-minute contribution to his team’s 1-0 UEFA Champions League win in Girona was another night to forget in…

Saka denied first Arsenal hat trick when Havertz 'got in the way'

Saka denied first Arsenal hat trick when Havertz ‘got in the way’

Dec 11, 2024, 08:40 PM ET Bukayo Saka led Arsenal to victory in the Champions League on Wednesday, but was left with some regrets after being denied his first hat trick for his boyhood club by one of his teammates. The England winger had already scored twice against Monaco at Emirates Stadium when he sent…

Champions League: Who will be eliminated - Man City or PSG?

Champions League: Who will be eliminated – Man City or PSG?

Dec 11, 2024, 07:44 PM ET Matchday six of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League is in the books as we enter the business end of the league phase and the 36-team table starts to take shape. Manchester City’s loss to Juventus leaves Pep Guardiola’s chances of staying in the competition on a knife-edge, while Arsenal…

Transfer rumors, news: Brighton's João Pedro to Liverpool?

Transfer rumors, news: Brighton’s João Pedro to Liverpool?

Dec 11, 2024, 07:14 PM ET Liverpool are looking at Brighton & Hove Albion forward João Pedro, while Manchester City could part ways with centre-back Rúben Dias. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip, and rumors from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades TOP STORIES –…