Adam Brown Sep 2, 2023, 12:30 PM ET Chelsea suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League after an underwhelming performance at Stamford Bridge. A frustrating first half for the home side saw little created in the way of clear-cut chances. Enzo Fernández had three efforts from outside of the box
Month: September 2023
Sid Lowe, Spain writerSep 2, 2023, 11:34 AM ET As the summer transfer window closed across Europe’s top leagues, LaLiga had its share of surprises, last-minute moves and failed talks. Journalists, fans and staff were kept on the edge of their seat as agents and clubs worked on adding finishing touches to deals. After a
Sep 2, 2023, 10:48 AM ET A U.S. judge has thrown out the convictions of a former Fox executive and an Argentine sports marketing company for attempting to bribe soccer officials in exchange for lucrative broadcasting contracts. In a Friday night decision, U.S. District Judge Pamela Chen in Brooklyn said the March 9 convictions of
Sep 2, 2023, 08:13 AM ET Premier League clubs spent a record £2.36 billion ($2.97bn) on new players in the transfer window that closed on Friday, according to analysis from Deloitte. The summer window, which was open from June 14 to Sept. 1, exceeded last year’s record £1.92bn, with the top-flight clubs spending £255 million
Sep 2, 2023, 03:00 AM ET The summer transfer window has been incredible, as the top clubs around Europe spent millions — nay, billions — to try to strengthen their sides. Editor’s Picks 2 Related According to Transfermarkt, clubs across the English Premier League spent a colossal €2.79 billion during the window — the most
Cesar Hernandez Sep 1, 2023, 07:59 PM ET Mexico winger Jesus “Tecatito” Corona has left LaLiga’s Sevilla and ended his 10-year run in Europe after rejoining Liga MX‘s Monterrey, both clubs announced on Friday. According to EFE, the deal for Corona is a three-year contract with Monterrey, who paid around €3.5 million to Sevilla for
Sep 1, 2023, 03:36 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of France striker Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt, the clubs confirmed on Friday. After weeks of negotiations, the clubs reached an agreement on transfer deadline day for a fee of €95 million ($102.6m), including add-ons, Eintracht said. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,
Sep 1, 2023, 07:20 PM ET Inter Miami have changed plans and will no longer stay this weekend at a Santa Monica hotel where workers recently went on strike, a union source told Reuters on Friday. Inter Miami and star forward Lionel Messi were scheduled to check into the beachside Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentSep 1, 2023, 06:26 PM ET Mason Greenwood has joined Getafe on loan from Manchester United, the clubs have confirmed. Greenwood will spend the season with the LaLiga side after United decided to cut ties with the forward following a six-month investigation into his conduct. A criminal case against the 21-year-old following his
Sep 1, 2023, 04:53 PM ET Liverpool have completed the signing of Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline, the clubs announced. ESPN reported Thursday that the two clubs had agreed a fee of €40 million ($43.4m) for the 21-year-old. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The transfer
Sep 1, 2023, 04:20 PM ET João Félix has joined Barcelona from Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan deal, the club announced ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline. The loan does not include an option to make the move permanent, Barcelona confirmed. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Félix became Atletico’s club-record signing when
Sep 1, 2023, 11:00 AM ET Manchester United have completed the signing of left-back Sergio Reguilón on a season-long loan deal from Tottenham, the club announced on Friday. United were in the market for left-back cover after learning that Luke Shaw faces several weeks out with a thigh injury, while backup option Tyrell Malacia is
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Sep 1, 2023, 02:03 PM ET Spain’s Administrative Sports Court (TAD) have opened a case against Luis Rubiales for a “serious” but not “very serious” breach of conduct following his unsolicited kiss on Jennifer Hermoso after the World Cup final. TAD’s decision is a setback for the Spanish government, who now
Sep 1, 2023, 08:19 AM ET Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati has completed a season-long loan deal to join Brighton, both clubs announced ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline. ESPN reported on Wednesday that Brighton were working on an ambitious loan deal for the Spain international. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)– Who could move
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentSep 1, 2023, 09:17 AM ET Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal with Fiorentina for Sofyan Amrabat, sources have told ESPN. The midfielder is set to move to Old Trafford on loan with the agreement including an obligation to make the deal permanent next summer. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,
Jurgen Klopp has rejected claims by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin that the Saudi Pro League is not a threat to the European game, saying the next two weeks will give a clear indication of how great a challenge the cash-rich league will pose to clubs like Liverpool. Saudi champions Al Ittihad are considering a £100
Liverpool have rejected an offer worth up to £150 million ($190m) for Mohamed Salah from Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad, sources have told ESPN. Salah, 31, has been the subject of intense speculation linking him with a move to the Saudi champions in recent weeks, despite the insistence of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp that the
Sep 1, 2023, 04:32 AM ET Chelsea have signed England under-21 forward Cole Palmer from Manchester City, the club announced on Friday ahead of the transfer deadline. Palmer, who joins on a seven-year contract with the option of an eighth year, becomes the 11th arrival at Chelsea during a summer of upheaval at Stamford Bridge
Rajan Hothi Aug 31, 2023, 06:08 PM ET The summer transfer window closes on Friday in Europe, with the Premier League deadline at 11 p.m. BST / 6 p.m. ET, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP
Manchester United are set to sign Sergio Reguilón on a season-long loan from Tottenham, sources have told ESPN. The 26-year-old has been given permission to travel for a medical after the two clubs agreed terms following United’s decision to switch their attention from Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) United