Football

8:51 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United remain adamant that Cristiano Ronaldo will not leave before the transfer deadline despite growing concerns within the club that his desire to move is becoming a negative influence in the dressing room, sources have told ESPN. United dismissed reports on Sunday they are considering cancelling Ronaldo’s contract to
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8:31 AM ET Associated Press Benjamin Mendy arrives at Chester Crown Court on Monday. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was described by prosecutors as a “predator” who could not take no for an answer as the trial began Monday of the French footballer accused of eight counts of
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6:09 AM ET Thomas Tuchel is being investigated by the English Football Association (FA) over comments he made regarding referee Anthony Taylor after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham on Sunday. The Chelsea head coach suggested “maybe it would be better” if Taylor didn’t referee matches involving his team in the future as he vented his
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6:24 AM ET Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised Darwin Nunez‘s physicality and technical ability, saying the striker’s critics had not given him enough time to adapt to his new surroundings before judging his capabilities. Nunez, who was signed from Benfica for an initial fee of €75 million, came under criticism after failing to impress in
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7:14 AM ET Chelsea have had a £40 million bid for Anthony Gordon rejected by Everton, sources have told ESPN. Blues head coach Thomas Tuchel is keen to strengthen his squad with three signings before the transfer window closes next month. Gordon, who has also attracted interest from Tottenham and Newcastle, is viewed as an
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5:57 PM ET Champions Real Madrid overcame a slow start in their first match of the LaLiga season with a 2-1 comeback win over Almeria at the Power Horse Stadium on Sunday night. David Alaba netted a divine winner after Lucas Vazquez had drawn Madrid level following a surprise opener from Almeria’s Largie Ramazani in
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3:20 PM ET Thomas Tuchel has suggested referee Anthony Taylor should not be allowed to officiate Chelsea matches after claiming his players are worried when they learn he is taking charge of their games. The Blues boss launched a withering attack on Taylor and VAR official Mike Dean as he argued both of Tottenham’s goals
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