CAPS United and Dynamos were booted out of the Chibuku Super Cup semifinals after identical 2-1 losses to Harare City and Triangle respectively, but more depressing for their followers must have been the revelation that the rot at the two teams actually runs deeper than many had imagined. CAPS and Dynamos are two of the
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Real Madrid interim coach Santi Solari said the “joy and excitement” within his team had been key to their 4-0 victory in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey last-32 first-leg win at third-tier Melilla. A much-changed Madrid XI with seven starters aged 23 or under was always in control amid driving rain in the North African enclave,
5:50 PM ET AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli put through his own net and scored a freakish stoppage-time goal in a dramatic 2-1 win over Genoa in Serie A on Wednesday. The match was headed for a draw until Ignazio Abate lobbed a long ball into the Genoa penalty area where goalkeeper Ionut Radu came
Former Leicester City managers Claudio Ranieri and Nigel Pearson joined the voices of condolence for the club’s chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday night. Thai businessman Srivaddhanaprabha died along with four others when his helicopter crashed and then exploded outside the club’s King Power Stadium after a Premier League
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann reflects on how he handled his decision to stay at Atleti and reveals his personal aspirations for club and country. Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann looks ahead to Sunday’s El Clásico and talks about his side’s ambitions for the season. Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann told ESPN FC that he
World football governing body FIFA have issued a life-time ban from all football-related activity to former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi. A FIFA statement said Nyantakyi, who was also the vice-president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has violated its rules on conflict of interest and bribery and corruption. Netflix to chill?
Ernesto Valverde still wants Lionel Messi back as soon as possible despite Barcelona’s 5-1 win in El Clasico on Sunday. BARCELONA — Ernesto Valverde will hand opportunities to Barcelona’s fringe players and youngsters when they travel to Cultural Leonesa in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. The Barca boss has given seven first team players
Relive the top stops from Week 10 of the 2018-19 Premier League season, including a pair of saves from Joe Hart against Chelsea. Gianfranco Zola talks about Eden Hazard’s injury progress, Frank Lampard’s return to Stamford Bridge and more ahead of the Carabao Cup fixture. Derby manager Frank Lampard jokes about the prospect of Eden
There were plenty of goals from distance in Serie A on Matchday 10, but could any of them rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s winner against Empoli? Shaka Hislop believes Cristiano Ronaldo is finally beginning to make his mark after his stunning second goal steered Juventus to victory. Cristiano Ronaldo has challenged this year’s Ballon d’Or contenders Mo
The FC crew raise questions about whether Jose Mourinho can be trusted with £100 million to spend on Manchester United reinforcements in January. The transfer window for all of Europe’s big five leagues is closed, but that doesn’t stop Transfer Talk from rummaging around to find out who will be moving where come January. TOP