Month: January 2024

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 17, 2024, 04:47 AM ET The former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales launched his own NFT on Wednesday, claiming it was intended “to support real equality.” Rubiales is facing charges of sexual assault and coercion in a Madrid court over his conduct following the Women’s World

Open Extended Reactions Ajax are in advanced talks to sign Jordan Henderson after the midfielder reached an agreement to leave Al Ettifaq, a source has told ESPN. The 33-year-old wants to leave Saudi Arabia after less than six months and has been in discussions to end his lucrative contract early. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,

Adriana Garcia Jan 17, 2024, 07:54 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Athletic Club‘s Ander Herrera has said the Champions League format needs to be “improved” but added that he is against the Super League proposal which he described as “absolutely ridiculous.” The European Super League’s backer, A22 Sports, announced their project for a Champions League

Adriana Garcia Jan 17, 2024, 05:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Benfica have denied reports that they are negotiating with Manchester United over the potential transfer of João Neves. Amid reports that United’s priority is to sign the holding midfielder, Benfica stated they have no intention to sell Neves to United or any other club

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 17, 2024, 08:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinícius Júnior‘s development as a player and person ahead of Real Madrid‘s Copa del Rey round-of-16 tie with Atlético Madrid on Thursday, saying adding variety to the forward’s game has made him “more dangerous.” Vinícius, 23, starred in Madrid’s

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 17, 2024, 08:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández came out fighting on Wednesday, claiming that he would step down as head coach if he thought the players were no longer with him. ESPN reported on Tuesday that Xavi is fighting to keep the players onside with

Jan 17, 2024, 07:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Kylian Mbappé has said European football’s increasingly busy schedule is beginning to mirror the NBA season, and warned of the effects of basketball-style load management. In an interview with British GQ, Mbappé said such practices could create a wedge between players, teams, and supporters who attend

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 17, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s been a chastening transfer window for Manchester United so far, but one which should give new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe a good idea of exactly what needs to change at Old Trafford. The British billionaire, not yet in charge of football operations