Thanks to Flick and young stars, Barcelona are fun again

Thanks to Flick and young stars, Barcelona are fun again

Graham HunterApr 22, 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. If you are of the Barcelona persuasion or simply a neutral who’s enjoying their verve this season, is it all beginning to feel like 2011 again? That 2010-11…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye River Plate star Mastantuono

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye River Plate star Mastantuono

Apr 22, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Manchester United are considering a move for emerging River Plate star Franco Mastantuono, while the Red Devils will battle Manchester City for FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January…

Man City get largest UEFA bonus for releasing players for international duty

Man City get largest UEFA bonus for releasing players for international duty

Apr 22, 2025, 06:45 AM ET Premier League side Manchester City were allocated around €5.17 million ($5.94m), the most of any UEFA club, as part of the European football governing body’s Club Benefits Programme to encourage national team participation by players. A record €233m were distributed to 901 clubs from all 55 member associations for…

Man United eye Matheus Cunha with player open to move - source

Man United eye Matheus Cunha with player open to move – source

Manchester United are exploring the possibility of triggering the release clause in Matheus Cunha‘s contract at Wolves, a source has told ESPN. United are looking to bolster their attack this summer and have identified Cunha as one of their top targets. A source has told ESPN that the club have received positive indications about his…

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke vows to celebrate promotion like a 'fire beast'

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke vows to celebrate promotion like a ‘fire beast’

Apr 22, 2025, 03:34 AM ET Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke said he planned to rip up his usual celebration plans of “cake and coffee on the sofa” in order to revel in Leeds United’s return to the Premier League like a “fire beast.” The league leaders were promoted to the top-flight after their…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United close in on landing Cunha

Transfer rumors, news: Man United close in on landing Cunha

Apr 21, 2025, 07:30 PM ET Manchester United are closing in on Matheus Cunha, while AC Milan and Napoli are interested in Riccardo Orsolini. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades TOP STORIES – Van…

Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou rues 'unacceptable' Forest loss

Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou rues ‘unacceptable’ Forest loss

Apr 21, 2025, 06:51 PM ET Ange Postecoglou has endured a difficult domestic campaign at Tottenham. Getty The rare smile Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou wore four days ago in Frankfurt was replaced by the more familiar frown as a 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest made it 18 Premier League losses for the London club…

Premier League's Champions League race tightens as Forest beat Spurs

Premier League’s Champions League race tightens as Forest beat Spurs

LONDON — Five teams, each with five games to play, and three Champions League spots up for grabs. Nottingham Forest weren’t supposed to be in that conversation, but they now lead the five-way race after their 2-1 win at Tottenham on Monday. With the result, Forest are turning the screws on Newcastle, Manchester City, Chelsea…