Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted it was a mistake to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United and revealed that he wanted to pursue several high-profile stars, including Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, before getting sacked. In his first in-depth interview since United dismissed him two years ago, the Norwegian coach said that signing the aging […]

Gazprom, a company with strong ties to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, is enjoying significant exposure during this season’s Champions League despite UEFA ending its sponsorship agreement with the energy corporation shortly after Russia’s invasion began in February 2022. Reigning European champions Manchester City hosted Crvena Zvezda – commonly known as Red Star Belgrade in […]

The Champions League quarterfinals got underway this week with four enticing first-leg matchups. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from the week’s action in Europe’s premier club competition. Boehly must learn from chaotic campaign Chelsea’s trip to Real Madrid wasn’t supposed to be much of a contest. Frank Lampard was staggering toward relegation with […]

Gift Orban was different from anyone else Patrick Metcalfe had encountered in his career. “He would literally kill someone to score a goal,” Metcalfe, who played with the burgeoning Nigerian striker while at Norwegian club Stabaek, told theScore. “Even if it was in training and someone could play him the ball, and they didn’t, and […]

The Champions League last 16 concludes this week, with the remaining quarterfinal berths being decided. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s action in Europe’s premier club competition. By the numbers: Trying to make sense of Haaland Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Alan Shearer, and every other striker who’s lit up English and European […]

Cristiano Ronaldo said the project at Al Nassr was more enticing than multiple offers from European clubs. The Saudi Pro League was “very competitive” and thus enticing as the next step in his storied career. The Portuguese superstar signed for Al Nassr on Dec. 30, 2022. Ronaldo stressed – publicly and repeatedly – that his […]

World football’s top players and managers of 2022 are being recognized at The Best FIFA Football Awards show on Monday. Below, theScore is tracking all the winners of the various trophies being handed out in Paris. Best Men’s Coach FRANCK FIFE / AFP / Getty Lionel Scaloni (Argentina) Many eyebrows were raised when Argentina turned […]

Manchester City feasted on a pair of individual mistakes Wednesday en route to a 3-1 victory over Arsenal that moved them back into first place in the Premier League. However, City are only ahead of their title rivals on goal difference, having played one more game than the Gunners. # GP W-D-L GD Pts 1 […]

The Champions League returned this week with the round of 16 finally kicking off. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s action in Europe’s premier club competition. PSG foiled by Bayern’s French duo Naturally, much of the discourse preceding Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich’s meeting revolved around Kylian Mbappe’s fitness. The protagonist of […]

The Champions League is back! At long last, Europe’s premier club competition returns with the round of 16. Here’s a breakdown of the four matchups on tap this week, along with predicted outcomes. Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich First leg: Feb. 14 (Parc des Princes) Second leg: March 8 (Allianz Arena) The last 16 resumes […]