Month: October 2020

2:38 PM ET Mexico federation president Yon de Luisa has defended the Mexican men’s national team regularly playing friendlies in the United States, explaining that the games are good preparation and that he would like more of them. El Tri usually plays five friendlies per year in the United States, which is criticized in some
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4:39 PM ET Sporting Kansas City striker Alan Pulido doesn’t understand why he hasn’t received more recognition for his achievements compared to other Mexicans in Major League Soccer. – MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games and replays (U.S. only) The 29-year-old former Chivas striker has impressed so far in MLS, scoring six goals and contributing
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3:22 PM ET Ronald Koeman says he needs time to make his mark at Barcelona as the Catalans attempt to bounce back from a Clasico defeat against Real Madrid when they meet Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. Koeman’s Barca kicked off the season with back-to-back wins, but they are without a victory in
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3:12 PM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned as Barcelona president on Tuesday rather than await a fans’ vote of confidence on his future at the club. The rest of the board of directors have stepped down alongside Bartomeu, and an election will be scheduled within the next 90 days to
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11:28 AM ET Gianni Infantino is in isolation following a positive coronavirus test. Lukas Schulze – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tested positive for COVID-19, global football’s governing body said on Tuesday. Infantino, who is 50 years old, has reported mild symptoms, is in self-isolation and will quarantine for at least 10
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11:37 AM ET The Football Association launched a new drive to increase ethnic and gender diversity at the top levels of English football on Tuesday, which set out targets in a bid to reduce the role that personal networks have long played in top-level appointments. More than 40 clubs across the Premier League, Football League,
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9:00 AM ET Barcelona‘s home defeat to Real Madrid ahead of a testing trip to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday was a nasty little jolt to Ronald Koeman’s previously robust sheen as the new manager at Camp Nou. The Dutchman’s exuberant roll of the dice to start 17-year-old Pedri against La Liga’s champions
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4:55 PM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona have launched a tirade against the implication of VAR in Spain, accusing it of benefitting their “direct opponents” in a nod towards Real Madrid after Sergio Ramos‘s controversial penalty in Saturday’s El Clasico. – Barcelona ratings: Dest impresses in defeat– Madrid ratings: Kroos, Ramos, Valverde 8/10 in
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7:24 AM ET Real Madrid midfielder Isco has been caught complaining about his limited role in the team under coach Zinedine Zidane. Isco — who was an unused substitute in Saturday’s 3-1 Clasico win over Barcelona at Camp Nou — was picked up by Movistar TV cameras talking to Luka Modric and Marcelo as they
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7:29 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester City have paid tribute to former academy player Jeremy Wisten following his death at the age of 17. Wisten was born in Malawi but moved to England as a baby before joining City’s under-13 level in 2016. A City statement read: “The Manchester City family are saddened to learn
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10:57 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has said he is “angry and appalled” by his treatment at the hands of some media outlets. Pogba has rubbished a report claiming he will no longer play for France in response to comments made by the country’s president Emmanuel Macron that were perceived to
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5:58 PM ET Son Heung-Min‘s prolific start to the season continued with his 76th minute header giving Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win at Burnley in the Premier League on Monday and moving Jose Mourinho’s side up to fifth. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Insider Notebook: No Sanchez-style pay bump for Pogba
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1:40 PM ET Former Mexico striker Jared Borgetti has urged Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez to focus on what he has achieved on the field, with injuries and poor form overshadowing the 32-year-old LA Galaxy striker’s time in MLS so far. Hernandez, who was brought from Sevilla last January to lead the club’s attack, has netted only
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1:37 PM ET Real Madrid won their grudge match against Barcelona, Dortmund cruised to a win against their eternal rivals, Schalke, and two of the Premier League’s biggest clubs, Man United and Chelsea, played out a forgettable and needlessly defensive 0-0 draw. All in all, the soccer weekend was full of talking points. It’s Monday,
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