4:41 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal as a rampant Juventus beat Roma 3-1 in their Coppa Italia quarterfinal clash at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday. Juve, who won the competition four years in a row before being knocked out by Atalanta at this stage last season, appeared determined to claim the trophy
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It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Arsenal starlet Martinelli on Real Madrid radar There’s a young player doing well in Europe, so of course Real Madrid are going
Steve Nicol dismisses the idea of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job at Manchester United being under threat. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives an update on Marcus Rashford’s injury and how Man United will cope without him. Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Craig Burley evaluates Ed Woodward’s part in
Sergio Aguero comes off the bench to score Manchester City’s winner, after Gabriel Jesus misses from the spot. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says Pep Guardiola is to blame for allowing Gabriel Jesus to take penalties. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said that he’ll consider making a switch in the team’s penalty taker role after striker
Don Hutchison explains why Mohamed Salah’s play has been frustrating this season for Liverpool. Don Hutchison says Chelsea’s next game vs. a “flaky” Arsenal side could be just in time to lift their spirits. As the Premier League prepares for a full round of midweek fixtures, we look back at some of the best games
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Chelsea make loan offer for PSG striker Cavani Paris Saint-Germain are willing to let Edinson Cavani leave for a €20m fee,
“Not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined being coach of Barcelona,” Quique Setien said after the club appointed him last week, ending a turbulent chapter under the previous boss, Ernesto Valverde. “I never thought Barcelona would choose me.” Nor did most people. Betis’ 61-year-old former coach is a committed follower of Johan Cruyff,
With the January transfer window open, several top players are being linked with moves this month or for next summer. We’re profiling some of the best, including a breakdown of the player’s strengths and weaknesses, the latest reporting on his transfer status and a round-up of interested teams, with the likelihood of a move and
Don Hutchison explains why Mohamed Salah’s play has been frustrating this season for Liverpool. Ale Moreno believes Liverpool and Manchester City dwarf a large number of “mediocre” Premier League clubs. Ale Moreno says Liverpool continue to get results while challengers falter and the EPL race is over. Craig Burley questions whether PSG’s Layvin Kurzawa would
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives an update on Marcus Rashford’s injury and how Man United will cope without him. Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Craig Burley evaluates Ed Woodward’s part in making football decisions for a struggling Manchester United. Steve Nicol is unsure about Man United’s ability
Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Frank Lampard speaks highly about Edinson Cavani when asked about Chelsea’s links to the PSG forward. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop delves into the potential for Edinson Cavani to leave PSG for pastures anew. Paris Saint-Germain are willing to let Edinson Cavani
Steve Nicol believes Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez will need an adjustment period to fit well together. Steve Nicol says Zinedine Zidane has turned things around for Real Madrid after a 2-1 win vs. Sevilla. “Goal in Las Gaunas!” If there’s a single line that expresses the way football takes over the whole country, touching
Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Craig Burley evaluates Ed Woodward’s part in making football decisions for a struggling Manchester United. Steve Nicol is unsure about Man United’s ability to replace their current squad with superior players. Manchester United are dealing with a mounting injury crisis that
Craig Burley says John Stones needs a fresh start after a disastrous season at Manchester City. Ale Moreno believes Liverpool and Manchester City dwarf a large number of “mediocre” Premier League clubs. Steve Nicol questions Pep Guardiola’s ability to evaluate defenders after Man City’s late draw vs. Crystal Palace. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has
The intensity of the Anfield celebrations that accompanied Mohamed Salah‘s 93rd-minute strike against Manchester United on Sunday left little doubt as to Liverpool fans’ overwhelming confidence — now no longer tinged with the wariness of three decades’ underachievement — that the English Premier League title is finally returning to Merseyside. The finish masked what had
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Werner wants Klopp connection over Lampard link Timo Werner has consistently been reported to be one of Chelsea’s primary transfer targets
Steve Nicol considers whether a Juventus move would be good for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. Bojan Krkic explains why Ernesto Valverde’s sacking from Barcelona doesn’t come as much of a surprise to him. BARCELONA — Lionel Messi scored the only goal of the game as the Quique Setien Era began at Barcelona with a narrow
Ian Darke weighs in on how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s three-match ban will affect Arsenal. Arsenal were unable to secure their second Premier League win under Mikel Arteta as they drew 1-1 with Sheffield United at the Emirates. The Gunners took the lead on the stroke of half-time courtesy of a Gabriel Martinelli tap-in, only for a
Ale Moreno and Shaka Hislop are confused by Neymar’s reported willingness to stay at PSG after early turmoil. Edinson Cavani wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window but an offer from Atletico Madrid has been turned down, sporting director Leonardo has said. The Uruguay international missed the 1-0 Coupe de France round
4:47 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice to continue his sensational scoring run and help move Juventus four points clear at the top of Serie A with a 2-1 win over Parma on Sunday. The 34-year-old’s deflected shot opened the scoring in the first half, but Juve were pegged back after the break when Andreas