Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Feb 26, 2025, 06:16 PM ET Real Madrid‘s Copa del Rey game at Real Sociedad was briefly suspended on Wednesday, following chants from the crowd aimed at Madrid defender Raúl Asencio. The cup semifinal first-leg at the Reale Arena was paused just before halftime, when referee José María Sánchez Martínez was
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Lizzy Becherano Feb 26, 2025, 02:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Concacaf has launched an investigation into an incident that occurred in the final minutes of the Concacaf Champions Cup match between Los Angeles FC and the Colorado Rapids after Sergi Palencia allegedly called Chidozie Awaziem a derogatory term. Confusion arose at BMO Stadium in
Associated Press Feb 26, 2025, 09:46 AM ET Former Chelsea and Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba weighed in on the racism row involving his old coach Jose Mourinho on Wednesday, saying the Portuguese coach “is not a racist and history is there to prove it.” Mourinho, who coaches Fenerbahce in Turkey, was accused by Galatasaray of
Feb 26, 2025, 05:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said this generation of professional footballers find criticism offensive and demotivating in direct contrast to players of his era. Ten Hag had a number of high-profile clashes with first-team players during his stint at Old Trafford, including
Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim said on Tuesday that his Manchester United players are taking criticism “personally” and believes it’s hampering their ability to perform. United are 15th in the Premier League table ahead of Ipswich Town‘s visit to Old Trafford on Wednesday and on a run of just one win in their last four
Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami CF is only a few weeks into the new season, but Lionel Messi is already in fine form. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The 37-year-old superstar opened the scoring in Miami’s Concacaf Champions Cup second-leg match against Sporting Kansas City in impressive fashion. Messi first controlled a Luis Suárez cross via
Feb 25, 2025, 05:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo apologised after Al Nassr‘s game with Al Wehda was delayed due to traffic, before the forward scored and won a penalty in a 2-0 victory in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday. Ronaldo, who allowed teammate Sadio Mané to take the penalty, led Al
Chelsea beat hapless Southampton 4-0 on Tuesday to climb to a confidence-boosting fourth in the Premier League and keep the visitors firmly pinned to the floor of the table. France forward Christopher Nkunku bundled the first in from a Tosin Adarabioyo header in the 24th minute, then turned provider 12 minutes later, slipping a neat
ESPN news services Feb 25, 2025, 11:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City are sweating on the fitness of striker Erling Haaland for their Premier League trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, manager Pep Guardiola said. Haaland, who has 27 goals this season in all competitions, suffered a knee injury in City’s 4-0 victory
Adriana Garcia Feb 25, 2025, 07:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Fenerbahce have rejected Galatasaray‘s accusation that Jose Mourinho made racist statements following Monday’s league derby. Turkish Süper Lig leaders Galatasaray said they will “initiate criminal proceedings” and report Fenerbahce coach Mourinho to FIFA and UEFA over what they call “racist statements” made by the
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Feb 25, 2025, 07:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti hit back at Javier Tebas on Tuesday, saying the LaLiga president “talks about Real Madrid too much” and claiming Tebas showed a “lack of respect” when he accused the club of “crying” about referees. Madrid have been angry at a
Open Extended Reactions Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes his team need to win a trophy this season for Mohamed Salah to have a chance of winning the Ballon d’Or. Salah is the favourite to claim the individual prize after enjoying a stellar individual campaign for Liverpool. The 32-year-old has already registered 30 goals and
Feb 24, 2025, 07:25 PM ET Turkish Süper Lig leaders Galatasaray have said they will “initiate criminal proceedings” and report Fenerbahçe manager Jose Mourinho to FIFA and UEFA over what they call “racist statements.” The move comes after the two sides played out a 0-0 draw in a tense league match in Istanbul on Monday
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Feb 24, 2025, 08:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is optimistic Lamine Yamal will be fit to face Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal at the Olympic Stadium on Tuesday. Yamal came off in the final stages of Saturday’s 2-0 win
Open Extended Reactions Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged supporters to make Anfield “horrible” for opponents in the coming months as his team seek to get their Premier League title challenge over the line. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai helped Liverpool beat reigning champions Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad on Sunday,
Adriana Garcia Feb 24, 2025, 07:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LaLiga president Javier Tebas has accused Real Madrid of “crying” and creating a “global conspiracy theory” with their constant criticism of officiating in Spain. “I’m starting to feel ashamed of what I’ve experienced as a Real Madrid fan,” Tebas told Europa Press on Monday.
Open Extended Reactions Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has become the first player in Europe’s top five leagues to surpass 50 direct goal involvements this season following his goal and assist in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Manchester City. Salah opened the scoring for Liverpool at the Etihad before setting up Dominik Szoboszlai later in the first
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich powered past third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 with an impressive display of high pressing football on Sunday to restore their eight-point lead in the Bundesliga over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen. The Bavarians were dominant throughout, while successfully nipping any planned Eintracht attack in the bud, and earning their first win in three matches
Feb 23, 2025, 12:04 PM ET Fiorentina forward Moise Kean was rushed to hospital after the Italian took a knock to the head but continued playing before he collapsed on the pitch at Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday. Kean was hit in the head while jostling for the ball having suffered a bang
Feb 23, 2025, 04:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Antony was sent off for a late lunge on Getafe’s Juan Iglesias. Getty Manchester United loanee Antony was shown a straight red card during Real Betis‘ 2-1 win over Getafe on Sunday. Antony was penalised in injury time for lunging at Getafe defender Juan Iglesias‘ ankle while