Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui insists that the goalkeeper situation is not a problem after he again picks Keylor Navas to start over new signing Thibaut Courtois. Karim Benzema netted two goals and Gareth Bale added another as Real Madrid came from behind to defeat Girona. Mariano Diaz returned to Real Madrid on Wednesday
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10:22 PM ET The Philadelphia Union earned another big win in the Eastern Conference, notching a 2-0 victory over host D.C. United on Wednesday night at Audi Field. C.J. Sapong opened the scoring in the 29th minute, knocking in the rebound after forward Cory Burke’s initial shot was saved by United goalkeeper Bill Hamid. Philadelphia
Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways with a 2-1 success over Black Leopards in an Absa Premiership clash in Polokwane on Wednesday, a match which will be remembered for a bizarre incident involving striker Thamsanqa Gabuza. A Thivhavhudzi Ndou own goal and a strike from Vincent Pule saw Pirates claim the points as the home
Jose Mourinho abruptly ends his press conference after Man United’s loss to Tottenham, saying he deserves respect for his Premier League success. In the aftermath of Manchester United’s loss to Tottenham, Craig Burley says it’s time for Jose Mourinho, Ed Woodward or both to leave Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho reacts to Manchester United’s 3-0 loss
Steve Nicol remains impressed with Liverpool’s defensive composure, in a victory where the attack wasn’t firing on all cylinders. Virgil van Dijk and James Milner reflect on Liverpool’s gritty 1-0 win over Brighton, at Anfield. Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp said he was happy for goalkeeper Loris Karius after he completed his loan move to Besiktas and
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop gives his take as to which big name players could still be on the move, but will Kylian Mbappe join Real Madrid? The English transfer window is closed, but the rest of Europe (except Italy) is still open for business, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow
Atalanta responded to a Javier Pastore stunner by taking a 3-1 lead at the Stadio Olimpico, but Roma wouldn’t be denied a point in a thrilling draw. Roma put all of their oldest defects on show as they battled back from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Atalanta’s reserves. The hosts looked like they
3:40 PM ET Borussia Dortmund eased past RB Leipzig 4-1 on Sunday after coming from a goal down, to make a winning Bundesliga start under new coach Lucien Favre and confirm their status as preseason title contenders. Following a nervous beginning during which Jean-Kevin Augustin scored for Leipzig after only 31 seconds, Dortmund got down
11:46 PM ET Portland’s Julio Cascante deflected the ball into his own net in the 76th minute and the Seattle Sounders won their franchise-record seventh consecutive game on Sunday night. The Sounders also moved past the Timbers in the race for the Western Conference’s playoff spots for the first time this season. Goalkeeper Stefan Frei
Stewart Robson breaks down the good and the bad for Chelsea after their perfect Premier League start. Maurizio Sarri has revealed Eden Hazard is not yet ready to return to Chelsea’s starting lineup despite his instant impact off the bench in their opening two games of the season. Craig Burley explains why Maurizio Sarri may