8:12 AM ET Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Carlo Ancelotti has slammed the busy fixture list that Real Madrid are facing in three competitions, saying “something has to change” to protect players’ health. Madrid will play Osasuna in the Copa del Rey final on May 6 before the first leg of their Champions League semifinal with
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1:40 PM ET Romelu Lukaku received a controversial red card for his celebration against Juventus. Diego Puletto/Getty Images Inter Milan expressed their disappointment after a one-match ban for striker Romelu Lukaku was upheld on Friday, saying the player has been punished despite being racially abused in their Coppa Italia semifinal against Juventus. Lukaku, who was sent
9:41 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Pep Guardiola said Manchester City are “far away” from winning the treble this season and added that his players are tired ahead of their FA Cup semifinal with Sheffield United. It’s a feat which has only been achieved once before by Manchester United in 1999 but City have all three
11:18 AM ET Adriana Garcia Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has told ESPN Brasil that his side can still finish in the top four of the Premier League and said it is unthinkable for the club not to play Champions League football. Liverpool go into Saturday’s home game against Nottingham Forest eighth in the table and nine
9:09 AM ET England captain Leah Williamson has said her “World Cup and Champions League dream is over” after scans confirmed she suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The news will come as a significant setback for England’s World Cup hopes given Williamson was set to lead the Lionesses into this summer’s tournament. –
8:30 AM ET BRIGHTON, England — An hour or so after the open training session has finished, with the rain pouring and seagulls swirling around the blue and white seats, a few of the Brighton & Hove Albion players are still signing autographs. There are a couple of hundred fans left from the 4,000 or
4:46 AM ET Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez How special is Gabriel Veiga? Just ask anyone who’s spent any time watching LaLiga this season. The Celta Vigo midfielder, 20, has been Spanish football’s breakout young star, his performances leading to the avalanche of hype and headlines that only the emergence of a top new talent can
3:39 AM ET Fabio Paratici was suspended for his role in Juventus’ false accounting scandal. Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images Tottenham managing director of football Fabio Paratici has resigned after he had his 30-month suspension from football upheld by Italy’s highest sports court on Thursday. Juventus had their 15-point deduction suspended, lifting the club
5:37 AM ET Chelsea will receive £1 million in compensation after allowing highly rated coach Anthony Barry to join Bayern Munich, sources have told ESPN. The two clubs have been locked in talks ever since Thomas Tuchel took up his position as Bayern head coach last month but a package has now been agreed. –
10:42 AM ET Kelley O’Hara is in her 14th season as a member of the U.S. women’s national team, and there is still plenty to cherish. There is the pride of representing her country, the camaraderie with teammates and the thrill of competition, but another aspect that brings O’Hara joy is just seeing a fan