Graham HunterApr 15, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. The Spanish word “remontada” is becoming infamous around the world because of the extraordinary against-the-odds fightbacks (the literal translation) that Real Madrid consistently produce in the UEFA Champions…
Jan 11, 2025, 06:50 PM ET Kyle Walker is attracting interest from Serie A and MLS, while Paris Saint-Germain look set to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia imminently. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades TOP STORIES…
Feb 23, 2025, 06:10 AM ET Feyenoord have confirmed Robin van Persie as their new coach, a return to the club where he started and ended his illustrious playing career, after a deal was reached to release him from his position at Heerenveen. ESPN reported that the former striker had agreed to take over at…
Lionel Messi‘s bodyguard Yassine Cheuko has been banned from protecting the Argentina forward from the touchline during Inter Miami matches. The former Navy SEAL gained widespread recognition after social media videos showed him closely watching the crowd to stop potential pitch invaders from harming the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner. Editor’s Picks 1 Related MLS has…
Real Madrid will go into the second leg of the quarterfinal with a healthy advantage. Real Madrid frustrated Arsenal to secure a 2-0 win in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals in Madrid. Goals from Linda Caicedo and Athenea Del Castillo handed Arsenal their first defeat in the Champions League since the opening…
Apr 13, 2025, 07:37 AM ET Javier Garcia Pimienta’s last game in charge of Sevilla was the defeat to Valencia on Friday. Getty Sevilla dismissed their manager Javier Garcia Pimienta on Sunday, two days after their 1-0 defeat at Valencia, marking their fourth consecutive LaLiga loss. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The seven-times Europa League champions are…