UCL talking points: Are Madrid in crisis

UCL talking points: Are Madrid in crisis? How good is Gyökeres?

After matchday four of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

Sports - ESPN - 9 hours ago

UCL talking points: How good is Pulisic? Is Vinícius a Ballon d'Or lock?

After matchday three of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Ancelotti hails Vini Jr.'s 'energy' in comeback win

Vinicius Junior scored a hat trick as part of five second half goals for Real Madrid in the 5-2 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eyeing Tottenham's Porro

Real Madrid could see Pedro Porro as a potential alternative to Trent-Alexander Arnold. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United plot swoop on Real Madrid target Davies

Manchester United will look to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies next summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Transfer Talk: Madrid's pursuit of Alexander-Arnold heats up

Real Madrid's interest in Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is ramping up. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Transfer Talk: Madrid, Liverpool, Man United in race for Lukeba

RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba is being courted by the likes of Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester United.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Transfer Talk: Are Real Madrid going to move on Tchouaméni already?

Real Madrid would consider offers to let midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni leave. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action

Signs do not look good for Eidevall, Kirby could push way back into England’s squad and Terland’s focus brings reward. The “Jonas out” painted on a wall outside the ground and the mock P45 waved ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Talking points: Poch suffers a 'Dos a Cero,' Jiménez is back

Mauricio Pochettino had his first setback as USMNT coach, a 2-0 loss to a Raúl Jiménez-inspired Mexico. ESPN's writers cover the key talking points.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

UWCL talking points: Arsenal begin post-Eidevall era with win

Emily Keogh, Sophie Lawson and Sam Marsden to answer some of our burning questions after the second round of games in this season's Champions League.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Aston Villa are grateful for their No 1, West Ham have problems and Eddie Howe is under the pump. Curtis Jones’s all-action display against Chelsea was all the more impressive, given that the ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action

Rytting Kaneryd keeps Chelsea on top, Parris punishes United while Arsenal move on with life after Eidevall. The issues that plagued Arsenal under Jonas Eidevall will not go away overnight, but two ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Pope, Stokes & bowlers - five talking points from Pakistan

England are exhilarating when they are good but infuriating when they are not. Stephan Shemilt tackles five questions after defeat in Pakistan.

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka shines against former club, Alex Iwobi has gone up a level and Brentford find new hero. Aaron Wan-Bissaka looked as if he had a point to prove against Manchester ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Who can stop Sabalenka? WTA Finals talking points and vote

Aryna Sabalenka is looking to cap a superb year with a first WTA Finals triumph. Here's everything you need to know about the event - and cast your vote for the winner.

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Forest and Bournemouth shine again, Gordon provides Toon tonic, while Gomez and Solanke are winning over doubters. If Ruud van Nistelrooy was supposed to wash the nostalgia out of the Manchester ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United to re-sign Fernández ahead of Liverpool, Madrid, Barca

Manchester United could look to re-sign Benfica left-back Alvaro Fernandez, as Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid are starting to show interest, Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Trump sticks to usual talking points, Harris to speak at Ellipse about turning the page

Former President Donald Trump addressed some top voter issues while delivering remarks in Florida. This comes on the day Vice President Kamala Harris plans to deliver her closing remarks from the ...

Trans voters share concerns ahead of election in which they’ve been a central talking point

Most transgender voters told NBC News they’re backing Kamala Harris for president, with some saying they plan to leave the country if Donald Trump wins a second presidential term.

Middle East crisis live: Talks due over possible Lebanon ceasefire but Hamas rules out short-term Gaza truce

Senior US officials to meet Israeli counterparts to discuss possible deal to end Lebanon conflict as Hamas says it wants a lasting solution in Gaza. Reuters reports that the Israeli military ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Pulisic: 'Olimpico' goal for Milan was 'a bit of luck'

Christian Pulisic continued his sensational start to the season for AC Milan on Tuesday, scoring directly from a corner in the UEFA Champions League match against Belgium's Club Brugge.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Villa stay perfect to top UCL, hungry for more

Aston Villa's first ever appearance in the Champions League couldn't be going any better.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Arsenal struggles continue in UCL loss to Inter

Inter Milan's Hakan Çalhanoglu maintained his incredible penalty record as his spot-kick secured a 1-0 victory for the Italians over Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - 14 hours ago

Uncompetitive, too many games: Is criticism of new UCL format fair?

The Champions League has a new format, with one 36-team group. But is it uncompetitive? Too much?

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Slot lauds 'special' Xabi Alonso ahead of UCL game

Arne Slot has called Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso a "special manager" ahead of Liverpool's Champions League clash against the German champions on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Tillman solo goal helps PSV to big 1st UCL win

Ryan Flamingo and Malik Tillman scored first half goals as a dominant PSV Eindhoven picked up a first win of their Champions League campaign with an impressive 4-0 victory over 10-man Girona at the ...

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Emery: Mings handball 'biggest mistake' I've seen

Aston Villa's winning run in the Champions League ended after a bizarre penalty incident Wednesday that coach Unai Emery described as the "biggest mistake" he's ever seen in his career.

Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago

The Hottest Startups in Madrid in 2024

The Spanish capital is drawing talent from Latin America, and its eye-catching startups are working on smarter payments, eldercare, and an AI-powered virtual nurse.

Tech - Wired - October 14

The crisis in Venezuela

In recent years, a quarter of Venezuela's population has fled the country's economic devastation and political repression. Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory in July's election, despite evidence he ...

UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 schedule, live stream, storylines: How to watch UCL on Paramount+

Borussia Dortmund enters Matchday 3 atop the Champions League table

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Luis Enrique wants consistency from PSG pair Gianluigi Donnarumma and Warren Zaire-Emery for huge UCL clash

Italian goalkeeper and French midfielder dropped vs. Lens before Atletico Madrid's continental visit

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

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