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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said that opposition supporters must stop chanting insults at defender Raúl Asencio. Wednesday’s Copa del Rey semifinal was briefly halted after Real Sociedad fans aimed chants of “Asencio, die” at the defender, with Ancelotti then substituting him at half-time. Asencio, 22, has become a regular target for rival supporters

Feb 28, 2025, 09:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Omar Marmoush is one of many Muslim players in action over the weekend. Marc Atkins/Getty Images The FA Cup matches taking place this week will briefly pause to allow Muslim players to break their fast for Ramadan. The holy festival, which will run through March this year,

Feb 28, 2025, 08:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola has said he wants the older players of his squad to remain at Manchester City next season despite the influx of younger talent in the January transfer window. After a torrid first half to the season, City spent £180m ($223m) last month to replenish

Feb 28, 2025, 05:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has responded to fan criticism over his stewardship of the club, dismissing concerns as “par for the course.” Chelsea supporters marched with banners criticising Boehly ahead of Tuesday’s 4-0 win over Southampton. Chief among their concerns was the lack of silverware since

Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim has hit back at Roy Keane’s criticism of Bruno Fernandes by telling the former Manchester United midfielder that it’s the opinion of the head coach which matters most. Speaking on the Overlap podcast, Keane said that “Bruno’s a talented player, but talent isn’t enough” and “Bruno is not a fighter.”

Feb 28, 2025, 04:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LaLiga president Javier Tebas has revealed that he reported Manchester City to the European Commission for allegedly manipulating their balance sheets. Speaking at the Financial Times’ “Business of Football” summit on Thursday, Tebas said he had filed the complaint in 2023 and it is in an

Open Extended Reactions Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has revealed that Alejandro Garnacho will pay for a team dinner following his decision to walk straight to the dressing room in response to being substituted during the first half of the victory over Ipswich Town. Amorim said he would “talk” with Garnacho following the incident at