Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 27, 2024, 03:46 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag believes he could still be sacked by Manchester United despite winning the FA Cup, a source has told ESPN. Ten Hag led his team to a surprise 2-1 victory over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. But the Dutchman, who
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Tom Chambers May 26, 2024, 02:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — It arrived in the 24th minute: the moment that the past 12 months had built towards. As Southampton striker Adam Armstrong guided the ball into the bottom corner of the goal with his right foot in front of the Leeds United fans,
Southampton won promotion back to the Premier League on Sunday after beating Leeds United 1-0 in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium in London, earning an immediate return to England’s top tier following relegation in 2023. Often described as the “richest match in football,” promotion means Southmapton are set to receive a windfall of
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 25, 2024, 02:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag has aimed a pointed dig at Manchester United‘s owners by saying that if they do not want him as their manager he will win trophies for another club. Ten Hag lifted his second piece of silverware in as many seasons at
Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Erik ten Hag said “I don’t know” when asked whether he has a future at Manchester United following their FA Cup final win against Manchester City on Saturday, but his body language as he cradled the trophy in front the club’s supporters hinted at what he really knew following months
Manchester United put on a sensational display to win the FA Cup with a 2-1 final victory over Manchester City on Saturday. United enjoyed a dream first half, in which they scored twice — first when Alejandro Garnacho capitalised on a mix-up between Stefan Ortega and Joško Gvardiol and fired into an empty net, and again
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 25, 2024, 03:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions André Onana has said that winning the FA Cup would not be enough to save Manchester United‘s season. A disastrous campaign which has seen United record their lowest ever Premier League finish will culminate with a second successive FA Cup final against Manchester City
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 24, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag has revealed he has already held talks with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and will go on holiday the day after the FA Cup final. Ten Hag said assurances from Ratcliffe about his position were “not necessary” and insisted he
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens May 24, 2024, 06:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Xavi Hernández will leave his role as Barcelona coach after Sunday’s final game of the season, the club said in a statement on Friday. Sources have told ESPN that former Bayern Munich and Germany head coach Hansi Flick is “on course” to
May 23, 2024, 10:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It is tempting to imagine Emma Hayes as soccer’s Wonder Woman who comes to America to fight for peace, justice and World Cup glory. Fierce and determined, she is imbued with motivational powers, tactical acuity and a mental fortitude that should help her blow past any
May 23, 2024, 11:08 AM ET Lucas Paquetá has been charged by the FA for breaking betting rules. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá has been charged by England’s Football Association (FA) with breaches of betting rules. The FA charges state that Paquetá tried to “influence the progress, conduct, or any other
Jeff Kassouf May 23, 2024, 09:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Trinity Rodman jumps several places in our second edition of the NWSL MVP Tracker, but she has more ground to make up for the top overall spot. Maria Lysaker/USA TODAY Sports Yes, it really is that time once again: We’re 10 rounds of play into
Open Extended Reactions DUBLIN, Ireland — It was Michael Jordan who once said that he “never lost a game, I just ran out of time,” but as much as Xabi Alonso and his Bayer Leverkusen players might want the same to be true of their failure to complete an unprecedented unbeaten treble, the reality is
Open Extended Reactions Ademola Lookman wrecked Bayer Leverkusen‘s pursuit of a historic unbeaten treble by scoring a stunning hat trick to seal Europa League glory for Atalanta with a 3-0 win in Dublin. Former Everton and RB Leipzig forward Lookman, 26, produced the performance of his career as Gian Piero Gasperini’s team upset the odds
Jeff Kassouf May 22, 2024, 09:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions From left to right Alyssa Thompson, Jaedyn Shaw and Olivia Moultrie are three of the best young players in the NWSL. Where did they fall on our ranking of every NWSL player aged 19 and younger? Illustration by ESPN Three years ago, the NWSL was
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentMay 21, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Kylian Mbappé organised a party on Monday to mark his farewell from Paris Saint-Germain, during which his mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, hinted he will join Real Madrid this summer. Around 250 guests attended the party at Gigi, a high-end Italian restaurant near Paris’
May 21, 2024, 02:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Mauricio Pochettino has left his role as Chelsea manager by mutual consent after less than 11 months in charge despite qualifying for European football next season, the club confirmed Tuesday. Pochettino’s exit means Chelsea’s owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, are on the lookout for their
Open Extended Reactions England manager Gareth Southgate has named his provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 with call-ups for Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi and Kobbie Mainoo, but there was no place for Marcus Rashford or Jordan Henderson. Southgate included five uncapped players in total — Liverpool duo Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah, Everton‘s Jarrad Branthwaite,