ESPN Real Madrid's Federico Valverde punched Villarreal's Alex Baena after Madrid's 3-2 LaLiga defeat to Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, sources have confirmed to ESPN. The Uruguayan midfielder reacted angrily to…
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Leicester hold talks with Jesse Marsch over managerial vacancy
The Athletic Jesse Marsch has held talks with Leicester City over their managerial vacancy as the club plans for all eventualities as they fight for…
Chelsea would consider hiring Ancelotti if he becomes available
The Score Chelsea could attempt to rehire Carlo Ancelotti if he decides to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, sources told ESPN's Mark…
Ronald Araujo reveals reason for Vinicius confrontation in heated Clasico
90 Min Ronald Araujo has called on Vinicius Junior to 'concentrate on playing' after a heated El Clasico on Wednesday evening. Araujo and Vinicius were…
Kylian Mbappe criticises PSG use of image rights in season ticket video
The Athletic Kylian Mbappe has criticised Paris Saint Germain for not gaining his permission to use an interview with him in a video promoting season tickets…
Lionel Messi move to Saudi Arabia increasingly likely
ESPN Lionel Messi is considering a move to Saudi Arabia that would see him join Al Hilal, the city rivals of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, when his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires…
Frank Lampard agrees to become Chelsea caretaker manager
The Athletic Chelsea are close to a deal to appoint Frank Lampard as their new head coach on an interim basis until the end of the…
Manchester United ready to pay release clause to sign ‘the next Cristiano Ronaldo’
Four Four Two Manchester United have agreed internally to pay the release clause of the player being dubbed 'the next Cristiano Ronaldo'. Erik ten Hag…
Julian Nagelsmann & Roberto De Zerbi unconvinced by Tottenham vacancy
90 Min Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a double blow in their search for a new head coach, with Julian Nagelsmann and Roberto De Zerbi…
Managerial merry-go-round: Predicting new hires in the Premier League
The Score Job stability isn't really a thing in the Premier League. Thirteen managers have already left their positions in England's top flight this season…
Chelsea target Julian Nagelsmann as favourite to replace Graham Potter along with Mauricio Pochettino
The Guardian Chelsea want to interview Julian Nagelsmann, Mauricio Pochettino, Rúben Amorim, Oliver Glasner and Luis Enrique as part of their search for a manager but…
Graham Potter fired by Chelsea after less than 7 months in charge
The Score Graham Potter has been relieved of his duties as Chelsea manager less than seven months into his five-year contract, the struggling Premier League…
The unconventional ‘levers’ Barcelona could include in contract offer to Lionel Messi
90 Min Barcelona have made it very clear that they are looking into the possibility of re-signing Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The…
Carlo Ancelotti confirms Brazil want to appoint him as coach but focus is on Real Madrid
ESPN Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed the Brazil national team want to appoint him as coach but reiterated his desire to stay at Real Madrid. Brazil have been without…
Barcelona confirm contact with Lionel Messi over summer transfer
90 Min Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste has confirmed the club are in contact with Lionel Messi's camp over a possible summer return to Camp Nou….
Man Utd confident of agreeing new David de Gea contract
90 Min Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has hinted that he is keen to stay at the club beyond the end of the season…
Why are Arsenal fans so nervous about the Premier League title race?
ESPN Only two outcomes await Arsenal from their position atop the Premier League table: agony or ecstasy. The club's supporters lurch helplessly between the two extremes, contemplating the glory…
Man United to step up Marcus Rashford contract talks, eye departures in summer
ESPN Manchester United are planning to step up contract talks with Marcus Rashford before the end of the season, sources have told ESPN. United triggered a one-year option…
Sir Alex Ferguson & Arsene Wenger inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame
90 Min Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have become the first managers to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The duo…
The inside story of Antonio Conte’s exit from Tottenham
ESPN Tottenham's marriage of convenience with manager Antonio Conte is over. The story of his 16 months as head coach is one of perpetual internal tension,…
Jordan Henderson urges Liverpool to sign Jude Bellingham
90 Min Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has said it ‘would be amazing’ if the Reds are the club who manage to land rising superstar Jude…
Man United bids below owners Glazers’ valuation, but sale hope remains
ESPN The revised bids to buy Manchester United will fall short of the Glazer family's valuation, although there is still hope a buyout can happen, sources have…
Jude Bellingham reveals the ‘biggest dream’ he has for his career
90 Min Jude Bellingham is perhaps the most wanted midfielder on the planet right now, with Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester City all gunning for…
Mykhailo Mudryk claims ‘London is blue’ & reveals joking about Arsenal with Oleksandr Zinchenko
90 Min Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has boldly claimed the Blues rule London. The Ukraine international completed a sensational switch to Stamford Bridge during the…
Barcelona’s stance on potential UEFA Champions League ban
90 Min Barcelona are said to be 'confident' that they will avoid a ban from the UEFA Champions League amid their ongoing corruption case. Barça…
Could Bayern’s shock Nagelsmann sacking be the most expensive coaching mistake in football history?
ESPN As sudden shock sackings go, the departure of Julian Nagelsmann from Bayern Munich is going to be hard to beat. It's not just the fact that…
Barca chief Laporta: We must improve relationship with Leo Messi
ESPN Barcelona president Joan Laporta says his club must work to "improve" its relationship with former captain and potential target Lionel Messi. Messi, 35, spent 20 years…