Sebastian Coates endured a terrible game in Sporting’s defeat at the hands of Rio Ave.
Sporting Lisbon defender Sebastian Coates endured a nightmare evening as he conceded three penalties and was sent off in his side’s 3-2 defeat to Rio Ave on Saturday.
The former Liverpool man fouled the same player Mehdi Taremi three times for the penalty incidents.
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Coates received his first yellow card after conceding a spot kick within the first six minutes of the match…

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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol examines how a potential loan move to Roma could be the solution to Alexis Sanchez’s struggles at Manchester United.

Ian Darke says Manchester United won’t be letting Paul Pogba leave Old Trafford due to their lack of depth and experience in the midfield.

Craig Burley likes what he saw from Marcus Rashford and Manchester United’s attack in their 4-0 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Manchester United ended their interest in Bruno Fernandes because of concerns the midfielder loses possession too much, sources have told ESPN FC.
United looked at Fernandes as a potential option to boost their midfield after an impressive season that saw the Portugal international score 31 goals for Sporting Lisbon.
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However, the club’s recruitment team voiced concerns about the 24-year-old’s passing statistics — highlighting…

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FC Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas suffered a heart attack in a training session on May 1 and spent five days in hospital.
FC Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who suffered a heart attack in May, has been registered by the club to play in this season’s Portuguese league.
The former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper, 38, was included in the Porto’s squad list on the league’s official website ahead of their opening league game away to Gil Vicente on Saturday.
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Casillas, who captained Spain to their only World Cup triumph in 2010 and played 725 games for Real Madrid before joining Porto in 2015, suffered a heart attack…

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Liverpool will depart the United States without a win after being held to a 2-2 draw by Sporting CP at New York’s Yankee Stadium.
The Reds fly back to Merseyside on Wednesday night after fulfilling their post-match responsibilities having also lost 3-1 against Borussia Dortmund at Notre Dame Stadium and 2-1 to Sevilla at Fenway Park.
Liverpool have not “shown their best face” — to borrow Jurgen Klopp’s description — during games on the tour with fitness prioritised over all else.
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Iker Casillas will work as link between the coaches and directors to the players.
FC Porto announced on Monday that veteran goalkeeper Iker Casillas will join the team’s staff as he continues his recovery from a heart attack suffered two-and-a-half months ago.
Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning captain has not been given medical clearance yet to resume his playing career and he has not announced his retirement.
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Porto said in a club statement that Casillas, 38, will be part of the Porto staff as he continues recovering from his “health problem”…

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Sid Lowe says Atletico Madrid’s offer to Benfica for Joao Felix represents a shift in their transfer strategy, but isn’t convinced it will pay off.

Sid Lowe explains why the transition to life at Atleti could be especially difficult for Joao Felix should he make the move to Madrid this summer.

Steve Nicol and Janusz Michallik share differing opinions on whether or not Barcelona could play Neymar, Antoine Griezmann Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi together.

ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens breaks down Neymar and Antoine Griezmann’s respective wage bills and doesn’t see a way Barcelona could afford them both.
Atletico Madrid’s €126 million move for forward Joao Felix from Benfica is being held up as they wait to receive an expected €120m from the sale of Antoine Griezmann.
Benfica last week said that Atletico had made the huge offer for Portugal international, who would become the La Liga club’s biggest ever signing and the fifth most expensive in history.
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A source in Portugal told ESPN FC that “logistical issues with the financial operation” at…

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Sid Lowe says Atletico Madrid’s offer to Benfica for Joao Felix represents a shift in their transfer strategy, but isn’t convinced it will pay off.

Sid Lowe explains why the transition to life at Atleti could be especially difficult for Joao Felix should he make the move to Madrid this summer.

Steve Nicol and Janusz Michallik share differing opinions on whether or not Barcelona could play Neymar, Antoine Griezmann Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi together.

ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens breaks down Neymar and Antoine Griezmann’s respective wage bills and doesn’t see a way Barcelona could afford them both.
Atletico Madrid’s €126 million move for forward Joao Felix from Benfica is being held up as they wait to receive an expected €120m from the sale of Antoine Griezmann, sources have told ESPN FC.
Benfica confirmed last week that Atletico had made the huge offer for Portugal international, who would become the La Liga club’s biggest ever signing and the fifth most expensive in history.
– When does the transfer window close?
A source in Portugal told ESPN FC that “logistical issues…

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Carlos Vela and LAFC held on for a big win in Portland to put a damper on the Timbers’ opener at their newly renovated stadium.
Portugal international midfielder Andre Horta is leaving LAFC to rejoin SC Braga, where he spent the 2017-18 season on loan, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
Sources confirmed that LAFC is selling 50 percent of Horta’s rights for $2.75 million, meaning LAFC will get half of any subsequent transfer fee involving Horta. The move also sees him rejoin brother Ricardo, a 24-year-old midfielder with Braga.
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