6:46 AM ET Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal have reached a “crucial moment” in the transfer window that could shape their season but insisted he has the full backing of the club’s owners over their transfer strategy. Arsenal are set for a frantic end to the summer transfer window as they attempt to tie down
Month: October 2020
6:00 AM ET Tor-Kristian Karlsen In April, I looked at the next generation of football stars; the top talents, aged 21 or under, who have shown the promise and ability to become the next household names. Tor-Kristian Karlsen is a Norwegian football scout and executive and is the former chief executive and sporting director at
5:22 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted his Manchester United squad is strong enough to compete this season — even if there are no more new arrivals before the transfer deadline. Solskjaer, who has made one summer signing in Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, said United must “strengthen the squad depth”
5:50 AM ET Rennes are the front-runners to sign Daniele Rugani from Juventus, sources have told ESPN. West Ham and Newcastle had been leading the chase to land the 26-year-old with late competition expected from Fulham as they seek to sign two centre-backs before Monday’s transfer window deadline. – ESPN+ viewer’s guide: Bundesliga, Serie A,
1:53 AM ET PHOENIX — The Phoenix Rising placed head coach Rick Schantz and midfielder Junior Flemmings on administrative leave late Thursday night as an investigation takes place into allegations that Flemmings used an anti-gay slur during the team’s game Wednesday night against the San Diego Loyal. In a statement posted to the Rising’s Twitter
6:58 PM ET Seven-times European champions AC Milan scored a penalty at the end of extra-time before winning a 24-penalty shootout against Portugal’s Rio Ave on Thursday to squeeze into the Europa League group stage. Milan, unbeaten in all competitions since March 8, were trailing 2-1 until Rio Ave defender Toni Borekovic handled in the
2:52 PM ET The MLS game between the Colorado Rapids and the Portland Timbers has been postponed after the Rapids confirmed two more players and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. “Major League Soccer today announced that the match between the Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3 at
7:04 PM ET Nick JuddTransfer writer The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — you can find out when the windows close here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Plus, check out the latest major completed transfers across Europe. TOP STORY: PSG trying to hijack Arsenal
5:33 PM ET Arsenal will face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, while Everton host Manchester United following the quarterfinal draw on Thursday night. In the other two quarterfinal ties, Championship side Brentford were drawn against Newcastle United and Stoke City were paired with Tottenham. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Carabao
6:41 PM ET ESPN News Services FIFA has imposed conditions on the release of players for the South American World Cup qualifiers which are due to get under way next week amid concerns over high coronavirus infection rates, travel difficulties and quarantine rules. FIFA said on Thursday the usual rules over the release of players
5:29 PM ET Barcelona rode a goal from Ansu Fati and an inspired performance from Lionel Messi to a 3-0 win over Celta Vigo on Thursday night in La Liga. The win makes it two from two for new Barca boss Ronald Koeman, whose team earned the result despite playing the entire second half down
5:31 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent LIVERPOOL, England — Eventually, both teams probably got the result their seasons needed. It took 90 goalless minutes and a penalty shootout but Arsenal booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup at Liverpool‘s expense. Joe Willock’s spot kick — the Gunners’ sixth — only just squirmed over
9:19 AM ET Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has revealed the key role Ashley Cole played in his £50 million move to Stamford Bridge and wants to match the former England defender’s career for club and country. The 23-year-old made his full debut in Tuesday’s Cup third-round defeat at Tottenham as he continues to rebuild his
2:35 PM ET The Champions League is back, and back with a bang, after the draw for the 2020-21 group stage concluded on Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland. The top line? A head-to-head between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as Juventus and Barcelona were paired together in Group G, in a game that could also see
5:25 AM ET Maccabi Haifa chief executive Assaf Ben-Dov has apologised to Tottenham‘s Harry Kane after one of their players made degrading comments about him in a viral video. In a short clip posted on social media, Haifa defender Mohammad Abu Fani said that Kane would be on his genitals when the two clubs meet
10:44 AM ET Bayern Munich are looking to defend their crown as the draw for the 2020-21 Champions League group stage takes place on Thursday at 11 a.m. ET and can be streamed on UEFA’s website. The German side won the tournament as part of a Treble to cap off an emphatic campaign. It was
5:45 AM ET With the Champions League and Europa League group-stage draws upon us, it’s time to turn our attention to Europe and, more importantly, the vast array of kits that will be worn by the biggest clubs in the 2020-21 competitions. 2 Related After ranking every club in the Premier League by their uniforms
7:48 AM ET Barcelona have completed the signing of USMNT right-back Sergino Dest from Ajax. The 19-year-old joins Barca on a five-year deal, with Ajax receiving a fee of around €21 million plus a potential €5m in add-ons. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Transfer Q&A: How will summer transfers work? Dest,
1:55 AM ET Wolves striker Raul Jimenez is in Gerardo Martino’s Mexico 26-player squad to face Netherlands (Oct. 7) and Algeria (Oct. 13), while LA Galaxy‘s Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez misses out. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) Three players from Major League Soccer — Rodolfo Pizarro (Inter Miami), Alan Pulido (Sporting Kansas
4:19 PM ET Julien LaurensCorrespondent Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Marseille centre-back Alvaro Gonzalez has not been punished after being accused of racially abusing PSG star Neymar in a match earlier this month, the French league disciplinary committee announced on Wednesday. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) • Koeman wants Dembele