Month: December 2020

1:40 PM ET England must face Robert Lewandowski’s Poland. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images England must negotiate a difficult route to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after being paired with Robert Lewandowski‘s Poland and Euro 2020 qualifiers Hungary in the European qualifying draw. World champions France have been given a clear path, however, with Ukraine
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3:08 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his decision to drop Paul Pogba to the bench for Manchester United’s crucial Champions League clash with RB Leipzig had nothing to do with Mino Raiola’s explosive comments about his future. Pogba was named among the substitutes for the game in Germany — which United need
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9:42 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester City and USMNT goalkeeper Zack Steffen has said it will be a dream to make his Champions League debut. Steffen is set to start against Marseille at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday as Pep Guardiola looks to rotate his squad with qualification from Group C already secured. Steffen has
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3:49 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain‘s Champions League clash with Istanbul Basaksehir was stopped midway through the first half following accusations the visitors were the victims of racist abuse. On 14 minutes, Istanbul assistant Pierre Webo was red carded and could be heard accusing the fourth official of racism. Following the decision, players from both sides
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12:25 PM ET Liga MX is looking to consolidate its internationalization in the near future and will be seeking to both strengthen its relationship with MLS and CONMEBOL, following a change of president. Former politician Mikel Arriola was confirmed on Monday as the league’s new executive president, while previous president Enrique Bonilla will head up
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6:34 AM ET Adriana Garcia Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been announced as a character in the updated “Operation Chrono” mobile game by Garena Free Fire. The Portugal captain has joined forces with entertainment platform Garena to become a global ambassador. – Stream FC Daily on ESPN+– Messi vs. Ronaldo: Head-to-head record, most memorable clashes
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8:55 AM ET Zinedine Zidane has said it wouldn’t surprise him if he was sacked should Real Madrid crash out of the Champions League. Madrid need to beat Group B leaders Borussia Monchengladbach at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium on Wednesday to guarantee qualifying for the round of 16, although a draw would be enough
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5:53 AM ET Adriana Garcia Mara Gomez said football had been her therapy during tough times. Photo by JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images Lanus striker Mara Gomez became the first transgender woman to play football in Argentina on Monday. Gomez, 23, got the approval to play from the Argentina Football Association (AFA) and started in Lanus’
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1:43 AM ET Brian Schmetzer praised his side’s perseverance after the Seattle Sounders rallied from two goals down to defeat Minnesota United 3-2 on Monday night. Stunned by two set-pieces, the first a magnificent free kick from Minnesota star Emanuel Reynoso, the second-seeded Sounders looked destined for an upset defeat before three goals in the
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12:22 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Paul Pogba‘s career at Manchester United “is over,” according to his agent Mino Raiola. – Ogden: Another ‘make or break’ week for Solskjaer– Stream live matches, replays on ESPN+ (U.S. only) United have triggered a one-year extension in Pogba contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2022 but
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7:58 PM ET An Argentine senator wants to put Diego Maradona on the country’s bank notes and presented a project to Congress on Monday to get the late soccer star and possibly even his “Hand of God” image on a 1,000-peso note. The note, worth around $12.27 at Monday’s exchange rate, would feature Maradona’s face
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9:01 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told his Manchester United players to prove they belong at the club and book their place in the knockout rounds of the Champions League. United need at least a point from a tricky trip to RB Leipzig on Tuesday to earn a place in the round
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