Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 6, 2025, 07:01 AM ET Various opposition groups have called for Barcelona president Joan Laporta to resign following the fiasco over Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor‘s failed registrations. Ten different parties and supporters’ groups, led by Victor Font’s Sí al Futur and Joan Camprubí Montal’s Som un Clam have come…
Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal are “very alert” in the January transfer market after the London club suffered a fresh injury blow with Ethan Nwaneri out for a “few weeks.” Editor’s Picks 2 Related Nwaneri has filled in for the also injured Bukayo Saka on the right wing in Arsenal’s last two Premier League…
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 6, 2025, 10:37 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Richard Ledezma is in discussions with PSV over a new contract. Joris Verwijst/BSR Agency/Getty Images PSV Eindhoven are in…
When Liverpool ruthlessly dispatched Manchester United on their own turf earlier in the season, one of the enduring images of the afternoon was of Trent Alexander-Arnold at the full-time whistle, holding aloft three fingers — one for each of the goals his team had scored — to a jubilant away end at Old Trafford. On…
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJan 6, 2025, 09:58 AM ET We’re back! The Christmas/New Year period brought us plenty of good soccer to dissect, with the first weekend of 2025 no different when it came to talking points. Despite having a chance to extend their lead atop the Premier League, Liverpool had to settle…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has sparked further speculation over his future, sharing a cryptic photo from his team’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United on social media. The photo shows Salah standing over a free-kick alongside teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk. All three players are out of contract at Anfield at the end of…
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: Should…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 6, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Diogo Dalot has said Manchester United’s players were motivated to earn a credible draw with Liverpool after criticism from Ruben Amorim that he does not have enough leaders at Old Trafford. United ended a run of four straight defeats with a 2-2 draw against the Premier League…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said Jack Grealish must fight for his place in the side’s starting line-up and rediscover the form he showcased during the club’s treble-winning season. The 29-year-old made 50 appearances in City’s 2022-23 campaign, scoring five goals and registering 11 assists to help his side win the Champions League, Premier…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 6, 2025, 05:28 AM ET Manchester City are in talks with Lens over a January deal for centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, a source has told ESPN. City have been tracking the 20-year-old Uzbekistan international for a while and have stepped up their attempts to bring him to the Etihad Stadium. Editor’s Picks 2…