Rugby chiefs open to Chelsea groundshare
The RFU would be open to ground sharing the Allianz Stadium Twickenham with Chelsea if the Premier League giants opt to redevelop Stamford Bridge.
How many goals must Nicolas Jackson score for Chelsea to stick with him next season?
Ed DoveApr 29, 2025, 04:16 AM ET Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson scored his first Premier League goal since mid-December as the Blues defeated Everton to fuel their UEFA Champions League…
Jürgen Klopp congratulates Liverpool, Arne Slot for PL win
Apr 29, 2025, 02:54 AM ET Jürgen Klopp has congratulated Liverpool and his successor Arne Slot after they won the Premier League title this season. Slot’s side beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield on Sunday to clinch their 20th top-flight crown with the Dutch manager winning the biggest trophy in English football in his first…
Transfer rumors, news: D.C. United eyeing move for Pogba
Apr 28, 2025, 07:39 PM ET D.C. United have reportedly begun talks with Paul Pogba, while Chelsea are plotting a double summer raid for Marc Guéhi and Dean Huijsen. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January…
Leeds United win takes Championship title race to last day
Apr 28, 2025, 04:54 PM ET Leeds United beat Bristol City 4-0 in their penultimate game of the Championship season on Monday, a result that takes the battle for top spot in the table to the final day on May 3. The win put Leeds back atop the Championship — level on points with Burnley…
Real Madrid’s Ancelotti will coach Brazil in June games
Apr 28, 2025, 07:41 PM ET The Brazil Football Federation (CBF) expects Carlo Ancelotti to be coach of the national team in time to manage a pair of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers in June, sources have told ESPN Brasil. Although no official agreement is in place between Real Madrid manager Ancelotti and Brazil, discussions in…
Barcelona lift UEFA Youth title to start European hat trick charge
Apr 28, 2025, 04:08 PM ET Barcelona are on course for a hat trick of European titles after beating Trabzonspor 4-1 in the UEFA Youth League final on Monday. It was won the day after Barça reached the Women’s Champions League final and two days before the men’s side hosts Inter Milan in the first…
Arsenal urged by Arteta to ‘live the moment’ against PSG
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are feeling the weight of history, but urged his players to “live the moment” as they attempt to reach the Champions League final. The Gunners have never won Europe’s premier club competition and Tuesday’s semifinal, first leg against Paris Saint-Germain is their first appearance at this stage since 2009 – and…
Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli welcomes competition as club eyes striker
Gabriel Martinelli has suggested Arsenal need to bolster their attack this summer and welcomes the competition for places any new arrivals would bring. Sources have told ESPN that Arsenal will be in the market for a striker at the end of the season and could also move for a winger with Athletic Club’s Nico Williams…
Real Madrid’s Rüdiger rebuked by Germany director Völler
Apr 28, 2025, 02:24 PM ET Antonio Rüdiger needs to show “class” and respect for others, German national team sporting director Rudi Völler has said, after the defender appeared to throw ice toward the referee during Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey loss to Barcelona. Rüdiger shouted at the referee and seemed to throw a small…