LaLiga leaders Barcelona’s 125th anniversary celebrations were spoiled by Las Palmas who claimed a shock 2-1 win at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Saturday after Fabio Silva scored the winner to extend the hosts’ winless league run to three games. Barca remain on 34 points and lead second-placed Real Madrid by four but their rivals…
Luis Miguel Echegaray, ESPNNov 30, 2024, 05:20 AM ET Welcome to a new season of Onside/Offside! Luis Miguel Echegaray shares his point of view on the latest headlines in the soccer world, including standout performances, games you might have missed, what to keep an eye on in the coming days, and of course, what deserved…
Saudi Arabia is set to stage a winter World Cup in 2034 after a FIFA evaluation report for the sole bidder for the tournament highlighted the likelihood of the competition being played “between October-April” due to “local climatic conditions” and cited it as an “elevated risk.” FIFA will announce the hosts for the 2030 and…
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Nov 30, 2024, 07:54 AM ET Carlo Ancelotti has denied that Kylian Mbappé‘s form is the reason for Real Madrid’s struggles this season, saying “it’s a collective problem, not an individual one.” Mbappé has scored just two goals in his last nine Madrid games, a run which has seen the team…
Nov 30, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Chelsea and Manchester United could see interest for Liam Delap ended by Manchester City, while Real Madrid and Bayern Munich want Florian Wirtz. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades TOP…
Nov 29, 2024, 02:54 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals as Al Nassr defeated Damac 2-0 and kept alive their Saudi Pro League title challenge on Friday. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Portuguese star has yet to win a major trophy since arriving in Riyadh in 2022. He struck once in each half to…
Nov 29, 2024, 07:15 PM ET Chelsea and Manchester United could see interest for Liam Delap ended by Manchester City, while Real Madrid and Bayern Munich want Florian Wirtz. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades TOP…
Nov 29, 2024, 02:09 PM ET Former Manchester United forward Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as head coach of Premier League strugglers Leicester City. Leicester sacked Steve Cooper on Sunday, a day after their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the King Power Stadium. ESPN reported on Thursday that talks between Van Nistelrooy and Leicester…
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has suggested he is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Real Madrid. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Arne Slot’s side face Manchester City in a pivotal clash at the top of the Premier League on Sunday and look set to have to…
Nov 29, 2024, 10:50 AM ET A minor who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during a Spanish league game at Rayo Vallecano last season has apologised to him, the club said on Friday. The teenager was identified and reported by LaLiga for hurling racist insults at the Brazil international during a 1-1 draw…