Open Extended Reactions FIFPro is calling for mandatory four-week off-season breaks and two-week in-season breaks to safeguard players from the risks of overload following a new study into the fragmented football calendar, as some players are participating in nearly double the average number of matches. The players union’s new study, entitled “From High-Usage to Underload:
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Dec 17, 2024, 03:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ronaldo Nazário is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Brazil’s history. DANIEL RAMALHO/AFP via Getty Images Former Brazil striker Ronaldo Nazário will run for the presidency of the country’s football confederation (CBF), the 48-year-old said on Monday. Ronaldo, who won the World Cup with
Open Extended Reactions What next for Marcus Rashford? It is a question that has been asked with increasing regularity about the Manchester United forward in recent months, but after being dropped from Ruben Amorim’s squad for Sunday’s dramatic derby victory at Manchester City, the 27-year-old’s future at the Premier League club is once again in
Adam Brown Dec 16, 2024, 07:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Mohamed Salah is closing in on signing a contract extension at Anfield, while Real Madrid are reportedly ready to wait for Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip and rumors from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals
Defending champions Inter Milan stormed to a 6-0 win at Lazio in Serie A on Monday with quick-fire goals either side of halftime. Hakan Calhanoglu put Inter in front from the spot in the 41st minute, after a penalty award for handball, and Federico Dimarco doubled the lead before the break with a volley. Nicolo
Dec 16, 2024, 03:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ademola Lookman was named the CAF African Footballer of the Year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco after a stellar season with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team. Zambia‘s Barbra Banda won the women’s prize after firing the Orlando Pride to the NWSL
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCDec 16, 2024, 11:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Another European soccer weekend is in the books, we’re fast approaching the holidays and the midway point of the season, and we’ve got plenty to talk about. Where shall we begin? How about Manchester United, with Ruben Amorim dropping Marcus Rashford
Dec 16, 2024, 11:01 AM ET Manchester City have confirmed a fan passed away after a medical incident. Getty A Manchester City fan died after a medical incident at Sunday’s match against Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium, the club confirmed on Monday. In a statement, the club said: “Manchester City are aware of the tragic
Dec 16, 2024, 12:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The draw for the Euro 2025 group stage was made on Monday, with holders England set to face France in Group D and World Cup winners Spain to come up against Italy in Group B. England will also play against 2017 winners the Netherlands and tournament
Associated Press Dec 16, 2024, 11:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions With United States striker Folarin Balogun injured, AS Monaco manager Adi Hütter said he is looking for an extra striker in January to give the team more firepower up front. The team have been showing signs of fatigue in recent weeks, both in Ligue