EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThere was a time not that long ago when the winter transfer window seemingly passed American players by. Major League Soccer wasn't much of a player in terms of the transfer market -- especially outbound transfers -- and the market for U.S. players already overseas was practically nonexistent.But over the past several years, U.S. players and MLS clubs…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSpain's national court ratified a ruling on Friday forcing Barcelona to pay almost 23 million ($24.8m) in personal income tax regarding payments made to players' agents.Spain's Central Economic Administrative Court (TEAC) demanded in 2020 that Barça pay the sum, concerning payments made to players' agents between January 2012 and June 2015.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)Barça…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPremier League bosses including Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino and Ange Postecoglou came out against the International Football Association Board (IFAB) plan to introduce a blue card on Friday as part of trials to introduce sin bins in professional football.The trial is designed to assess whether temporary dismissals for dissent and specific tactical offences such as so-called 'professional' fouls…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe International Football Association Board (IFAB) has postponed the introduction of a new blue card as part of trials of sin bins in professional football, sources have told ESPN.Football's lawmakers announced in November measures to improve player behaviour and increase respect for match officials, which included temporary dismissals for dissent and specific tactical offences.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,…