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LONDON — Ange Postecoglou did adapt. His idealistic vision for how Tottenham ought to play football has been tempered in recent games, and it was again today. There’s only so many adjustments that can be made, however, when the cracks have become fissures. Any manager, whatever their inclinations towards pragmatism, would find there are no […]

Tottenham Hotspur need a win at home to Newcastle United on Saturday to take some pressure off of manager Ange Postecoglou as 2025 gets underway in London. Spurs drew with Wolverhampton Wanderers in their final English Premier League game of 2024 while the Magpies saw off Manchester United. Since thrashing Southampton in mid-December, the Londoners […]

Getty Images It was a dream debut game for new AC Milan manager Sergio Conceição in Saudi Arabia, as his team won 2-1 against Juventus in the semifinal and booked a showdown against rivals Inter for a chance at lifting the Supercoppa Italiana — the first trophy of the Italian season — on Monday (2 p.m. ET […]

Getty Images Milan are preparing for their Italian Super Cup semifinal against Juventus in Saudi Arabia and there is quite a bit of change afoot for the team. Former Porto boss Sergio Conceicao set to oversee his first match coaching against a Juventus team where his son Chico Conceicao plays. But while there’s plenty new, […]

The January transfer window for 2025 is about to open its doors and this winter could be a crucial period in determining which clubs succeed in their objectives for this season whether that is winning trophies or simply avoiding relegation. Soccer clubs across all European leagues can still sign players as free agents before and […]

Getty Images Real Madrid can seize top spot in La Liga on Friday if they win their game in hand away at Valencia’s Mestalla venue. The hosts are second to bottom in Spain’t topflight while the visitors only need a point to hit the summit. Los Che are four points behind Getafe in 17th and […]

With 2024 coming to a close and 2025 about to bring fresh hope for soccer supporters and players alike, there are a number of interesting storylines to keep an eye on these next 12 months. From Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian adventures to the struggle for dominance at Real Madrid featuring at least Kylian Mbappe and […]

Getty Images Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea will play Ispwich Town on Monday after the Blues won one of their last three Premier League games (taking one draw and one defeat), and are now ten points behind Liverpool, the leaders of the table. The home side is facing a difficult start of the season and are sitting […]

LONDON — As Bryan Mbeumo drove in at David Raya’s near post, you could be forgiven for thinking that was that as far as Arsenal’s title race went. Nine points off a Liverpool side who are hitting the highest levels in Europe, with a game more played? Whatever Mikel Arteta might have said afterwards, it […]

Hello! The struggles from Boxing Day subsided for some Premier League teams on Sunday, and a few more have the chance to join them and end the year on a high. I’m Pardeep Cattry with the latest as 2024 comes to a close. 📺 Footy fix All times U.S./Eastern Monday, Dec. 30🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 EPL: Aston Villa […]