Redazione Undici
Six months ago, Carlos Espí was on the bench at Levante. Now he plays (and scores) for Real Madrid, and Mourinho says he is “the profile this team was missing”
The story of an ordinary boy suddenly at the heart of a team that has never had anything ordinary about it.
The US Open wild cards have sparked plenty of controversy, and perhaps could hardly have done otherwise
The latest was the notable omission of Stan Wawrinka in the final season of his long career.
Gorter’s goal for Venezia shows that Lecce’s transfer model is still working
The Dutch midfielder is one of the many foreign talents the Salento club has scouted and signed as teenagers, before bringing them into the Primavera.
Erling Haaland has turned his haircut into a global event, drawing millions of views
The video has already reached 2.5 million views on YouTube alone, with Instagram adding to the figure. Among those who took part in the show were famous names such as Ibrahimovic, Guardiola and Noel Gallagher.
Maradona’s “Hand of God” ball sells for almost $3.5 million
Heritage Auctions had hoped to reach as much as $10 million, but the final price was still respectable.
Ticket prices at the US Open keep rising, partly because more seats have been added to the most expensive sections
Yet tournament organisers continue to insist that affordability remains a priority.
The backheel goal was the best thing Pio Esposito did against Monza, but not the most important
The Inter striker helped his team function well with his constant work in possession, showing Chivu that he can also be an excellent attacking outlet.
The owner of Olympique Marseille has invested $300 million in a new show-jumping league
The project aims to bring together the world’s best horses and riders, taking inspiration from Formula One’s business model.
UEFA and CONCACAF are considering a joint Nations League featuring European and North American sides
The project, reported by the English newspaper The Guardian, is intended to further undermine the presidency of Gianni Infantino.
Verstappen’s new contract with Red Bull is the richest in Formula 1 history, and that is excellent news for the entire paddock
It also averts an unacceptable scenario for the Grand Prix: the premature departure of one of the greatest drivers of all time.
The Premier League has drawn up a plan to curb misconduct at set pieces ahead of the new season
The new rules are set to change the game, shaping how referees make decisions and, in turn, how coaches approach set pieces.
Vincenzo Italiano’s first season at Besiktas could hardly have started better (and some of the new signings have yet to play)
The former Bologna manager has won all six of his games in the Europa League and the Turkish league, even though Vlahovic, Trossard and some of his other summer signings have yet to become regulars.