Plymouth Argyle director backs Wayne Rooney despite poor form

Wayne Rooney remains defiant amid calls for Plymouth sacking

Dec 30, 2024, 06:21 AM ET Plymouth Argyle head coach Wayne Rooney has said he does not take criticism from fans personally after his side suffered a 2-0 defeat against Oxford United on Sunday. Argyle sit in last place in the Championship table having lost six and drawn three of their past nine games. Editor’s…

Transfer rumors, news: Cristiano Ronaldo open to Al Nassr exit

Transfer rumors, news: Cristiano Ronaldo open to Al Nassr exit

Nick Judd, Transfer writerDec 30, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo is considering a move away from Al Nassr as he continues his quest for 1,000 career goals while Manchester United’s hunt for defensive reinforcements includes United States international Antonee Robinson. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip, and rumors from around the globe….

AC Milan fire Paulo Fonseca; Sergio Conceicao lined up

AC Milan fire Paulo Fonseca; Sergio Conceicao lined up

Dec 30, 2024, 03:17 AM ET Paulo Fonseca’s reign at AC Milan proved short-lived after his appointment in June. Getty Images AC Milan have confirmed the the firing of Paulo Fonseca on Monday, following the club’s 1-1 draw against Roma that left them in eight place in the Serie A. The 52-year-old had announced his departure…

Liverpool's Slot: Trent Alexander-Arnold's celebration 'tells you enough'

Liverpool’s Slot: Trent Alexander-Arnold’s celebration ‘tells you enough’

Dec 30, 2024, 04:33 AM ET Arne Slot has weighed in on Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s pointed goal celebration against West Ham United on Sunday and said that it “tells you enough” about his contract situation at the club. After scoring Liverpool’s fourth goal in their rampant 5-0 win at London Stadium, Alexander-Arnold made a chirping gesture…

Lightning strike kills player during soccer match in Peru

AC Milan’s Fonseca defiant: No sack talks with Zlatan

Dec 29, 2024, 08:37 PM ET AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca dismissed growing speculation about his future on Sunday, stressing that he had not discussed his role with anyone and had no fear. Rumours about his possible departure dominated Italian media coverage of Milan’s 1-1 draw at home against AS Roma in Serie A. Editor’s…

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool trio to sway transfer moves

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool trio to sway transfer moves

Nick Judd, Transfer writerDec 29, 2024, 07:06 PM ET Liverpool’s transfer movements will focus on their ability to keep a star trio while Manchester United are on the hunt for defensive reinforcements. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip, and rumors from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades |…

Liverpool's success could depend on their stars' futures

Liverpool’s success could depend on their stars’ futures

LONDON — Liverpool need no reminders of the class of Mohamed Salah, but when the forward produced a blood-twisting shimmy while registering an assist for Cody Gakpo‘s goal in their 5-0 win at West Ham United, the 32-year-old gave his employers a nudge which basically said, “Can you really do without me?” And just for…

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah far away from signing new contract

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah far away from signing new contract

Mohamed Salah said he is still “far away” from resolving his future at Liverpool after scoring once and creating two more goals in a 5-0 win at West Ham that moved Arne Slot’s team eight points clear at the top of the Premier League. Salah, 32, can open negotiations with non-English clubs from this Wednesday…

Ange Postecoglou: Threadbare Tottenham had to use injured Radu Dragusin

Ange Postecoglou: Threadbare Tottenham had to use injured Radu Dragusin

Dec 29, 2024, 02:32 PM ET Tottenham Hotspur’s injury crisis meant manager Ange Postecoglou said he was forced to field Radu Dragusin against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday despite the defender struggling with an ankle knock. Speaking after his side’s 2-2 draw in the Premier League, Postecoglou painted a grim picture of the club’s plight with…

Atlético vs Getafe Game Analysis

Juventus 2-2 Fiorentina (Dec 29, 2024) Game Analysis

A last-gasp goal by forward Riccardo Sottil earned Fiorentina a 2-2 draw at Juventus in Serie A on Sunday after Khephren Thuram scored twice for the hosts. Discriminatory chants aimed at Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic by visiting Fiorentina fans prompted a two-minute suspension during the first half of a Serie A match on Sunday, but…