6:44 AM ET It’s been 10 years since South Africa’s Bafana Bafana kicked off the 2010 World Cup, the first and only on the continent, with a 1-1 draw with Mexico. The hosts went on to beat France 2-1 in their final game, a shock result to be sure, but had already lost 3-0 to
Month: June 2020
Jun 8, 2020 Ed DoveSpecial to ESPN Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica Ghana‘s run to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals in 2010, the first edition to be hosted on African soil, remains one of the
1:03 AM ET Nigerian football has never been inured from controversy, especially at major tournaments. Their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 1994 saw allegations of indulgent behavior come to light post-event; in 1998, players revolted against Philip Troussier and his “unfamiliar” deployment of the 3-5-2 formation, leading to the last-minute appointment of Bora Milutinovic;
5:00 AM ET Christian Pulisic recently claimed that “nobody even noticed me” on his first day with the Chelsea squad. As the Blues’ summer transfer strategy begins to take shape, he could be forgiven for wondering if that is still the case. The coronavirus pandemic has created uncertainty in the financial planning of many clubs,
4:52 PM ET Nearly 25,000 fans attended a Serbian Cup match between city rivals Partizan Belgrade and Red Star. OLIVER BUNIC/AFP via Getty Images) Holders Partizan Belgrade beat bitter city rivals Red Star 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the Serbian Cup final as fans were allowed to attend games in unrestricted numbers for the first time
2:35 PM ET The Liga MX 2020 Apertura will begin on July 24 behind closed doors with a new playoff system in place, while Queretaro has been sold, league president Enrique Bonilla announced on Wednesday in a video press conference. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) The Apertura final is scheduled for
6:34 PM ET Nick JuddTransfer writer The coronavirus pandemic has made the summer transfer window uncertain, but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Manchester United and Inter battle for Tolisso signature RMC Sport pundit Mohamed Bouhafsi believes Manchester United and Inter Milan are in a tussle to sign
10:36 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester City will discover their Champions League fate “in the first half of July” according to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after the Premier League club’s appeal over their ban came to an end. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S.only) City were handed a two-year suspension
Jun 9, 2020 If you stand still, you fall behind. It is one of the truest maxims in professional sport and why cycles of success are fluid, moving from one team to another. Such change can often happen over a period of years rather than months, but in the Premier League right now, the unique
7:45 AM ET England boss Gareth Southgate has called for an end to white privilege, amid calls for more diverse representation among elite football managers. The United Kingdom, along with several countries across the world, has seen the Black Lives Matter protests in various cities, which were sparked following the death of George Floyd, who
10:06 AM ET Lionel Messi and La Liga need a result in Matchday two, as does Kylian Mbappe and Ligue 1. Will Sadio Mane lead the Premier League to victory again? ESPN Matchday One of ESPN’s Battle of the Soccer Leagues is in the books. To recap, the Premier League and MLS each picked up wins
6:02 AM ET The Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton on June 21 will take place at Goodison Park, it was announced on Wednesday. The fixture will be held behind closed doors but the venue was not confirmed when the league released its revised fixtures for the season’s restart amid concerns over safety. – Stream
Jun 9, 2020 Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Sadio Mane all get into the action during Battle of the Leagues’ Matchday One. ESPN You’ve understood the rules of the tournament, you’ve got the squads and the format… now it’s time for the matches. Welcome to Matchday One of ESPN’s Battle of the Soccer Leagues in which
ESPN Daniel Batz doesn’t want penalty shootout with Leverkusen Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are
ESPN Adding Havertz would give Chelsea ‘unbelievable’ flexibility Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are ready
As European competitions resume following the coronavirus suspension, ESPN examines the state of play at the bottom of the five major leagues, and profiles the Africans still in danger of the drop. Southampton, seven points clear of the dropzone in 14th, have some breathing space, but the bottom six are set to battle it out
Ale Moreno doesn’t expect Paris Saint-Germain to offer Sergino Dest the same freedom to grow Ajax has. Julien Laurens earmarks Ajax and USMNT’s Sergino Dest as the best replacement for Thomas Meunier at PSG. Julien Laurens explains why Mauro Icardi’s permanent transfer to PSG could be an important deal. Gab Marcotti thinks Edinson Cavani should
ESPN’s Alexis Nunes and Mark Ogden discuss how current signings may impact next year’s Premier League title race. Manchester United had a friendly with Stoke City cancelled on Tuesday after a Stoke player tested positive for coronavirus, sources have told ESPN. United arranged the game with the Championship side at their Carrington training base as
ESPN Daniel Batz doesn’t want penalty shootout with Leverkusen Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters are
USMNT’s Zack Steffen says support from around the world for the United States’ racial issues is “motivating.” Shaka Hislop praises Weston McKennie for emerging as a leader while football’s governing bodies have stumbled. Rabbi Matondo praised Schalke teammate Weston McKennie and other players for their tributes to George Floyd. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Hertha
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