Tebas criticises Madrid for Ballon d’Or no-show
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has criticised Real Madrid for boycotting the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday. Los Blancos…
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City forward Miedema undergoes knee surgery
Manchester City have confirmed that striker Vivianne Miedema has undergone knee surgery, although the club did not specify the extent…
Van Nistelrooy: ‘Mixed emotions’ for Utd job bow
Manchester United’s interim head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has admitted he has “mixed emotions” ahead of his first game in…
Valencia’s cup game postponed after fatal floods
Valencia have had their request to postpone Wednesday’s Copa del Rey game against Parla Escuela in Madrid accepted by Spain’s…
Klopp defends Red Bull move after fan backlash
Jürgen Klopp has defended his decision to head up Red Bull’s group of football clubs, saying he “didn’t want to…
How Man City’s remarkable academy keeps producing talent
Before the Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008 transformed Manchester City into a European superpower, things were very different for the…
Leroux in L.A. until ‘end’ with new Angel City deal
NWSL veteran forward Sydney Leroux agreed to a new three-year contract through 2027 with Angel City FC, the club confirmed…
Mourinho: UEFA not giving me ‘honest treatment’
Jose Mourinho believes he is not getting the same treatment by UEFA as other coaches ever since the 2023 Europa…
Hayes: Ballon d’Or award timing not fair to women
United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has criticized the Ballon d’Or ceremony being held during a women’s…
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid want Ballon d’Or winner Rodri
The winter transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the…
Vini Jr, Ballon d’Or drama shows it’s only as important as we make it
It won’t come as a surprise to regular readers, but I really don’t care about the Ballon d’Or despite having…
Maresca: No pressure from Chelsea for top 4 finish
Enzo Maresca has said he is under no pressure from Chelsea to secure Champions League qualification in his first season…
Why Ten Hag failed: From player disputes to bad results
Erik ten Hag craved control at Manchester United but it meant that, with problems piling up, there was nowhere to…
Sources: Man Utd eye Amorim hire by weekend
Manchester United are hoping to finalise a deal with Rúben Amorim to become the club’s new manager in time for…
Madrid players back Vini. Jr after Ballon D’Or snub
Vinícius Júnior’s Real Madrid and Brazil teammates have backed the star forward after he lost out to Manchester City’s Rodri…
‘A pity’ – Prem coaches react to Ten Hag’s sacking
Premier League managers have expressed sympathy for Erik ten Hag after he was sacked by Manchester United on Monday, with…
Ballon d’Or should be a celebration, but for the women’s game, it’s a disgrace
Another year, another Ballon d’Or ceremony. And, once more, the voices within the women’s football community find themselves echoing past…
Source: City rule out Amorim, Utd given clear run
Manchester City are not planning on getting involved in the pursuit for Rúben Amorim, a source has told ESPN, leaving…
Barcelona’s Yamal becomes youngest Kopa winner
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal became the youngest ever winner of the Kopa Trophy at Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris,…
Bonmatí wins second straight Ballon d’Or Féminin
Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has retained the Ballon d’Or Féminin, seeing off competition from teammate Caroline Graham Hansen to win…