Luis Miguel Echegaray, ESPNNov 20, 2024, 09:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions On Sunday, Rúben Amorim begins his highly anticipated tenure as Manchester United manager away to Ipswich Town in the Premier League. The 39-year-old Portuguese manager will introduce himself to a fanbase anxiously hoping for a change of fortune after a dismal start to
ESPN News Services Nov 20, 2024, 11:39 AM ET Scuffles broke out between players during an ill-tempered match between Romania and Kosovo in which the away team eventually left the pitch. Alex Nicodim/NurPhoto via Getty Images Romania have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Kosovo after their Nations League match in Bucharest was abandoned when the
Nov 20, 2024, 07:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Professional football is failing to apply required safety standards and so is violating legal frameworks at both European and global level, a report published on Wednesday said. The report by Belgian University Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) was commissioned by global football players’ union FIFPRO. It
Nov 20, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Tottenham have appealed the length of the seven-match ban given to midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur by the English Football Association (FA) for comments he made about teammate Son Heung-Min in a television interview earlier this year. Bentancur, 27, was handed a seven-game suspension and a £100,000 ($126,710) fine by the
Associated Press Nov 20, 2024, 03:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Sweden forward Viktor Gyökeres netted four goals on Tuesday in a 6-0 rout of Azerbaijan to overtake Erling Haaland as the top scorer in the Nations League. The 26-year-old started the evening with five goals from five Nations League games and now sits at
Open Extended Reactions Multiple U.S. investors are among the parties to express an initial interest in buying Serie A side Genoa with the existing owners seeking up to €170 million ($180m) to sell the club, sources have told ESPN. Investment bank Moelis & Company have been instructed to begin a search for potential suitors after
Graham Hunter, Spain writerNov 19, 2024, 03:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Open Extended Reactions It’s time to introduce you to the man with the most insolent and provocative hairstyle in the world of football. His name is
A brace from Club América forward Henry Martín carried Mexico to a comeback 4-2 aggregate victory over Honduras in the knockout round of the Concacaf Nations League. Initially down 2-0 after last Friday’s away leg, Mexico kicked off Tuesday’s second leg in Toluca with immediate attacking pressure against Honduras’ backline. In a first half that
Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez scored in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win against Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Martinez scored 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a fine cross from Lionel Messi to fire home a half-volley into the top-right corner. The Inter Milan
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 19, 2024, 04:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions (Editor’s Note: This feature has been updated slightly following news that Pep Guardiola is close to signing a new one-year contract as Man City manager.) Change is coming at Manchester City. The question is how much, and how soon? Omar Berrada (to Manchester United)
Nov 19, 2024, 09:11 AM ET England women’s football manager Sarina Wiegman and Chelsea have condemned online abuse of female players Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis after the couple announced on Monday they are expecting a baby. Australia captain and Chelsea striker Kerr revealed the news on Instagram with the words “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!”
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 19, 2024, 05:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola has agreed to new one-year contract to extend his stay at Manchester City, a source has confirmed to ESPN’s Moises Llorens. Guardiola’s current deal runs until the end of the season and the 53-year-old has remained tight-lipped over his plans for the
Lizzy Becherano Nov 19, 2024, 03:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Gerardo “Tata” Martino has left his post as head coach of Inter Miami CF, sources tell ESPN, leaving the club for personal reasons despite having a year remaining on his contract. The former Barcelona and Mexico coach will address the media in a final
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 19, 2024, 02:55 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions FC Cincinnati has completed the signing of Cercle Brugge forward Kévin Denkey for an MLS record transfer fee, a team spokesperson confirmed to ESPN. The transfer fee of $16.2
ESPN News Services Nov 19, 2024, 01:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Genoa surprisingly fired coach Alberto Gilardino on Tuesday and reportedly already have Patrick Vieira lined up to replace him — which could have implications for new forward Mario Balotelli. Genoa are just a point above the Serie A drop zone having lost half
Nov 19, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions United States Soccer (USSF) has announced that Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang is to donate $30 million to the federation’s women’s and girls’ programs. Kang’s funding will go towards scaling competitive opportunity for youth players, improving talent identification and fueling professional development, according to the USSF’s
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 19, 2024, 07:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have asked Rúben Amorim to get the best of his squad he has inherited at Old Trafford rather than rely on a host of new signings, a source has told ESPN. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Amorim has arrived as head coach and
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 19, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions ST. LOUIS — The second leg of the Concacaf Nations League (CNL) quarterfinal between the United States and Jamaica lacked drama. It was devoid of tension for long stretches.
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Nov 19, 2024, 06:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona official Enric Masip has suggested Paris Saint-Germain were the club that bid €250 million ($263.9m) for teenage forward Lamine Yamal last summer. Barça president Joan Laporta revealed in October the LaLiga leaders rejected the huge offer for the 17-year-old, but he
Open Extended Reactions We looked previously at players who move for large sums before their 21st birthday, but what happens when the cohort is even younger? What happens when the players have yet to turn 19 and, in most cases, there is even less of a body of work to go on? A season, maybe
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