Carlo Ancelotti hails Jude Bellingham as ‘complete midfielder’ after Real debut
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti was impressed with the debut of “complete midfielder” Jude Bellingham in the 3-2 pre-season victory over AC Milan in Los Angeles. Federico Valverde scored twice in quick succession before Vinicius Junior netted the winner six minutes from time after Fikayo Tomori and Luka Romero had given the Italians a 2-0 half-time lead. England international Bellingham featured for the first time since making an £88.5million switch from Borussia Dortmund, playing 64 minutes before he was replaced by Nico Paz. Ancelotti told Real’s official website: “I was really impressed with Bellingham. “Bellingham played very well and the team has to get used to his quality, which is unbelievable. His arrival into the box is hugely important for the team. “He’s a fantastic player, very important for us because he’s a complete midfielder and he brings real pace and intensity to the game. “He moves extremely well without the ball and he’s different to the other midfielders we have. He makes the most of the free space and adds another dimension to this squad, which is fantastic.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-07-24 15:26
ESPN soccer analyst Shaka Hislop 'OK' after collapsing on air before a match between AC Milan and Real Madrid, co-host says
ESPN soccer analyst Shaka Hislop is "OK" and conscious after collapsing on air about six minutes before the kickoff of AC Milan's friendly match with Real Madrid at the Rose Bowl in California on Sunday, according to his co-host.
2023-07-24 14:51
Football rumours: Tottenham owner tells chairman to sell Harry Kane
What the papers say The Telegraph says Tottenham owner Joe Lewis has told chairman Daniel Levy he must sell Harry Kane if they can not get the England captain to sign a new contract at the club. The Mirror said this means Manchester United could be back in the market for the striker, while the Daily Mail says Bayern Munich are preparing a third bid to try and lure Kane to Germany. Former Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, now a free agent, is receiving interest from Brentford, Besiktas and Saudi Pro League clubs, the Mirror reports. Fulham are looking to sign Demarai Gray from Everton for £7million, while the Toffees value the winger at around £10m, the Sun reports. The Daily Express say Liverpool midfielder Fabinho’s £40m move to Saudi Pro League team Al Ittihad could be halted if his two French bulldogs are not allowed to join him. Social media round-up Players to watch Callum Hudson-Odoi: The Chelsea winger is close to joining former boss Maurizio Sarri at Lazio, the Gazzetta dello Sport said. Although Fulham are still hoping to keep the 22-year-old in England, with the Metro reporting he has agreed on personal terms with the club. Edson Alvarez: West Ham are confident that they will sign the Mexican midfielder from Ajax for around £40m, Football Insider said. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-07-24 14:16
Dare to dive from 27 meters or 90 feet? Impact is like a car crash at 85 kph -- 50 mph
American Matt Cooper and his Dutch wife Ginni van Katwijk are high divers
2023-07-24 13:19
The gap is closing at the Women's World Cup as the underdogs rise up
The underdogs are rising up at the Women’s World Cup
2023-07-24 12:57
Penalty pain: Players converted just 4 of the first 8 penalty kicks at the Women's World Cup
How’s this for a pair of stats
2023-07-24 12:29
Devers and Duvall lead the Red Sox offense in a 6-1 win over the Mets
Rafael Devers homered, Adam Duvall drove in two runs and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Mets 6-1
2023-07-24 10:54
Akshay Bhatia, 21, wins his first PGA Tour title at the Barracuda Championship
Akshay Bhatia birdied the closing hole in regulation, then capitalized in sudden death when Patrick Rodgers found a divot in the fairway to win his first PGA Tour title at the Barracuda Championship
2023-07-24 10:27
World's biggest recreational bike ride begins anew for golden anniversary trek across Iowa
What bills itself as “the world’s longest, largest and oldest recreational bicycle touring event” is larger than ever this year as RAGBRAI celebrates its golden anniversary
2023-07-24 09:48
Brian Harman wins the British Open for his 1st major; Akshay Bhatia claims the Barracuda
HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Brian Harman turned back every challenge in the British Open, from big names to bad weather, and took his place among major champions Sunday with a victory that was never seriously in doubt at Royal Liverpool.
2023-07-24 09:46
Blue Jays get homers from Guerrero and Belt before Romano holds off the Mariners, 4-3
Pinch-hitter Santiago Espinal singled home the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning and closer Jordan Romano escaped a ninth-inning jam as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 to prevent a three-game sweep
2023-07-24 09:23
Shohei Ohtani homers in last home game before trade deadline as the Angels beat the Pirates 7-5
Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 36th homer in the two-way superstar’s final home game before the trade deadline, and the Los Angeles Angels wrapped up a strong homestand with a 7-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates
2023-07-24 08:27