Jump to: Barcelona | PSG | Juventus | Bayern Munich In the run-up to the January transfer window, we’re ranking some of the best and worst signings by Europe’s elite clubs over the past decade – just as we did for the English Premier League. We looked at every arrival from the 2009-10 season onward — though only permanent deals count, meaning no
NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan — It is 4:50 a.m. on Wednesday. The wind chill factor takes the temperature down to a punishing -22 degrees Celsius (-7 Fahrenheit), but as Manchester United’s young squad emerges from the Arrivals Hall at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, a throng of 60 locals with United scarves and banners greets them with a
Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku were on the front page of an Italian newspaper. Inter Milan and Roma have condemned Thursday’s front page of Italian newspaper Il Corriere dello Sport. The newspaper’s front page previewed Inter’s Friday night clash against Roma with a photo of both Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling above the headline “Black
Ale Moreno reacts to Pep Guardiola’s decision not to add to Manchester City’s squad in the winter window. Manchester City closed the gap – at least for one night — with Liverpool to eight points with a 4-1 win over Burnley at Turf Moor. A double from Gabriel Jesus and goals from Rodri and Riyad
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Dortmund could beat heavyweights to Haaland Europe’s most coveted young striker, Erling Haaland, could be available for
The FC guys try to wrap their heads around the possibility of Massimiliano Allegri managing Arsenal. MILAN — Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed his intention to wait until the summer before returning to management. The 52-year-old, who remains under contract at Juventus until the end of the season, has been linked with many top jobs that
4:22 PM ET Chelsea were the better side in their win over Aston Villa on Wednesday. Getty Images Tammy Abraham scored a goal and set up another on his return from injury as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Wednesday to put their Premier League campaign back on track after two straight defeats. Abraham, who played
Ale Moreno wonders whether Mikel Arteta would rather manage Arsenal or Everton if both options were available. Everton have sacked Marco Silva with the club 18th in the Premier League table after winning only four of their opening 15 league games this season. The club made the announcement a day after Everton suffered a 5-2
Ale Moreno feels competing with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or is the ultimate fuel for Lionel Messi. Julien Laurens says Lionel Messi separated himself from other Ballon d’Or finalists by carrying Barcelona. Craig Burley believes Lionel Messi is single-handedly covering up deficiencies at Barcelona. Gab Marcotti wonders if Barcelona’s Antoine Griezmann wishes he was
After Alan Pulido confirms his departure from Chivas, Herc Gomez assesses where his most likely destination is. Oscar Pareja is Orlando City’s new manager, the team announced on Wednesday. The hire has been widely expected for some time after Pareja was recently dismissed by Liga MX side Tijuana. His previous association with Orlando EVP of
1:08 AM ET Dec 5 (Reuters) – Arsenal’s interim coach Freddie Ljungberg says he will have a chat with Nicolas Pepe to help the Ivorian forward feel more settled after his club record move from Lille. Pepe arrived at the Emirates Stadium for a reported 72 million pounds ($92.38 million) in August but has scored
5:04 PM ET A superb Kylian Mbappe goal and a Neymar penalty helped Paris Saint-Germain restore a five-point lead atop the Ligue 1 standings with a 2-0 home win over Nantes on Wednesday. France striker Mbappe found the back of the net with a jaw-dropping backheel finish early in the second half and Neymar doubled
Real Madrid had their annual Christmas party on Wednesday night and Gareth Bale showed up for the first time. Thankfully he got prankster Marcelo on the club’s list of secret Santa presents. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the
The Serie Awesome crew debate whether or not Serie A needs Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The FC guys try to wrap their head around rumours that Zlatan Ibrahimovic could head to Spurs. Craig Burley explains how Zlatan Ibrahimovic would give Jurgen Klopp something his Liverpool squad is lacking. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he can maintain his level until
4:53 PM ET Barcelona reached the Champions League round of 16 after Lionel Messi scored one and assisted two in his 700th appearance for the club in a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund. Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the first half and Messi doubled Barca’s lead four minutes later, scoring his 613th goal for
Alejandro Moreno thinks AC Milan are bordering on “irrelevant” and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will look elsewhere. The Serie Awesome crew debate whether or not Serie A needs Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The FC guys try to wrap their head around rumours that Zlatan Ibrahimovic could head to Spurs. Craig Burley explains how Zlatan Ibrahimovic would give Jurgen Klopp
Antoine Griezmann received a harsh welcome on his return to Madrid, but did the Atletico fans go too far? Atletico Madrid escaped major punishment on Wednesday after their fans made threatening chants against former player Antoine Griezmann during last weekend’s Spanish league match against Barcelona. The Spanish league had denounced the club after some fans
Sid Lowe explains why it will be tough for Real Madrid to move on from Gareth Bale in January. Shaka Hislop examines whether these takeaways from the weekend in world football are overreactions. Shaka Hislop believes Gareth Bale has nothing to lose with his current approach at Real Madrid. Gareth Bale has said being whistled
Bordeaux fans stormed the pitch to protest against the club’s president. A group of Bordeaux Ultras invaded the pitch during their Ligue 1 match with Nimes on Tuesday, forcing the referee to delay the game for 25 minutes. The club’s supporters, known as the Ultramarines, stormed onto the pitch to protest against president Frederic Longuepe.
Ale Moreno details how Manchester United can get the better of Jose Mourinho upon his return to Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho has said he was “happy” at Manchester United and expects to get a good reception when he returns as Tottenham manager on Wednesday. Mourinho was sacked by United in December last year and will