5:23 AM ET Europe’s leading clubs have accused FIFA of attempting to “railroad” through plans for a biennial World Cup which they claim would have a “destructive” impact on the club game. The European Club Association, which represents 234 clubs and is chaired by Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi, believes there has been a clear
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4:00 AM ET Sid LoweSpain writer The ball dropped out of the night sky to where Karim Benzema had appeared, undetected again, between Martin Valjent and Brian Olivan. As it fell from high, he controlled it, ran to one side and, right-footed, scored his second goal of the evening, the ball taking a deflection on
4:00 AM ET Manchester United are looking for alternatives to Declan Rice next summer — ESPN’s Insider Notebook has the latest. PLUS: Why sheep were not to blame for Cristiano Ronaldo moving house. Jump to: Sheep not to blame for Ronaldo’s move | Messi exit disappoints Barca sponsors | Tuchel’s present for former cleaner |
6:46 PM ET Danny Lewis The summer transfer window is closed for the top leagues in Europe! After a summer full of international football, countless clubs waited until the last minute to pull off their transfers. See all the major deals here and check out how we graded the biggest signings. But just because the
5:56 PM ET Barcelona had another disappointing result on Thursday night, being held to a 0-0 draw with Cadiz in a match at the Nuevo Mirandilla. – Don’t have ESPN? Get instant access– ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more Ronald Koeman came into the game under pressure after a stuttering start to
7:40 PM ET Under fire Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman blasted the standard of refereeing in Spain after he and Frenkie de Jong were both sent off in Thursday’s goalless draw against Cadiz. Dutch midfielder De Jong picked up two yellow cards in the second half and Koeman was dismissed in stoppage time for something he
3:51 PM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Barcelona will host Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Oct. 24 in what will be the first El Clasico since the departure of rivalry legends Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos. The match is set to kick off at 10:15 am ET (7:15 am PT) and
9:48 AM ET Alex Kirkland Moises Llorens The future of Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman doesn’t depend on the result of Thursday night’s game at Cadiz, club president Joan Laporta has said, while warning that “if decisions have to be taken, we’ll take them.” Koeman has come under intense pressure since last week’s 3-0 Champions League
12:49 PM ET A Washington Spirit fan group have launched a protest and called for club owner Steve Baldwin to step down after concerns over player welfare. Richie Burke was suspended as head coach in August following an investigation into allegations of verbal and emotional abuse towards players. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+
9:14 AM ET Italy’s oldest football team Genoa became the sixth Serie A side to come under American ownership on Thursday when Miami-based 777 Partners purchased the club from long-time owner Enrico Preziosi. The private investment firm is the latest U.S. owner in Italy’s top league following AC Milan, Fiorentina, Spezia, AS Roma and Venezia.