Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCAug 25, 2024, 02:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MADRID — Real Madrid‘s much-hyped summer signing collected the ball just outside the box. One touch took the ball away from the nearest defender, and another fired a low, effortless shot past the goalkeeper. The goal extended Madrid’s lead over Real Valladolid to
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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Aug 25, 2024, 02:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he is not concerned about Kylian Mbappé‘s goal scoring after the forward failed to find the net for a second LaLiga game in a row. Mbappé joined Madrid on a five-year contract this summer, and opened
Aug 25, 2024, 12:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Chelsea forward Noni Madueke heaped praise on teammate Cole Palmer following their 6-2 win over Wolves on Sunday. Madueke scored a second half hat trick, with Palmer providing assists for all three of his goals at Molineux as Chelsea kick started their season. “He is cold
Aug 24, 2024, 01:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Vinícius Júnior will wait until the end of this season before making a decision on whether to pursue a move to Saudi Arabia, a source has told ESPN. ESPN reported earlier this month that the Real Madrid star was the subject of interest from the Saudi
Aug 24, 2024, 07:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions United States star Christian Pulisic has given his full approval to the potential hiring of Mauricio Pochettino as new USMNT coach, adding that the time is right for a change. ESPN reported last week that Pochettino, a former coach of Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain ant Tottenham, has
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 24, 2024, 11:01 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions BRIGHTON, England — For all the talk of a reset under Erik ten Hag, there
Aug 23, 2024, 06:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Man Utd €25m receive offer for McTominay from Napoli Napoli have made a €25million ($28m) offer to sign Manchester United midfielder
Open Extended Reactions Mason Greenwood is set to change his international allegiance from England to Jamaica, sources told ESPN. The 22-year-old has made just one competitive appearance for England, as a late substitute in a UEFA Nations League clash with Iceland in September 2020. Jamaica have made a formal approach to transfer Greenwood’s international registration
Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window will close on Friday, Aug. 30 — Premier League clubs have until 11 p.m. BST / 6 p.m. ET — and the clock is ticking for several high-profile stars whose future remains uncertain. Finding a new team can be tricky, for the player and for the clubs trying
ESPN News Services Aug 22, 2024, 08:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions United States defender Sergiño Dest said he is excited about the potential arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as men’s national team coach. Dest, who suffered a torn ACL this past May and will likely be ruled out until 2025, said he thinks the arrival
Rajan Hothi Aug 22, 2024, 07:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Newcastle close to deal for Guéhi Newcastle United are edging closer to securing a deal for Crystal Palace defender
Adriana Garcia Aug 22, 2024, 04:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo launched his YouTube Channel on Wednesday, with millions of subscribers signing up within hours. The Portugal international uploaded 19 videos on his ‘UR Cristiano’ channel that features content of himself and his family. Editor’s Picks 2 Related “The wait is over. My
ESPN News Services Aug 22, 2024, 01:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LAFC and Columbus Crew secured their spot in the Leagues Cup final on Wednesday night to set a rematch of the 2023 MLS Cup final. In last year’s MLS championship match, the Crew edged out LAFC 2-1 in Columbus. Both teams will meet
Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerAug 21, 2024, 08:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Alongside all the standard array of playing jerseys (home, away, third alternates for outfield players and a whole other set for goalkeepers), clubs also kit out their players and staff in a whole range of pre-match apparel. Whereas most match-worn shirts are
Jeff Kassouf Aug 21, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The U.S. women’s national team is back on top of the world after winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now, head coach Emma Hayes has three full years to refine the squad so the Americans can make a run at a
Open Extended Reactions Giorgi Mamardashvili is close to agreeing a deal with Liverpool. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images Liverpool are closing in on their first signing of the Arne Slot era after stepping up talks with Valencia for goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, a source has told ESPN. Valencia and Liverpool are discussing a fee in the region of €40
Luis Miguel Echegaray, ESPNAug 20, 2024, 09:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The domestic European soccer seasons are back, so it’s the ideal opportunity to provide a list of up-and-comers from the top leagues. From somewhat familiar names who have waited patiently for their big moments to young players ready to make their mark in
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 20, 2024, 04:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City are among the clubs exploring the possibility of signing Ilkay Gündogan amid doubts over his Barcelona future, sources have told ESPN. Clubs in Saudi Arabia, including Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al Nassr, are also interested in the midfielder, who could leave Barcelona after just