Month: January 2021

8:24 AM ET Rafel Benitez has left his role as Dalian Pro manager after two years in charge. Photo by Visual China Group via Getty Images/Visual China Group via Getty Images Rafael Benitez has left Chinese Super League side Dalian Pro, with the Spaniard saying on Saturday that the COVID-19 pandemic was a factor in his
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7:40 AM ET Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has called for a reduction in the number of clubs in the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) to improve the quality of competition amid talk of a breakaway European Super League. The concept of a Super League, as an alternative to European football governing body
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3:20 PM ET Inter Miami CF owner David Beckham bristled when asked whether he hired his former Manchester United teammate Phil Neville to coach the team because of their years-long friendship. Neville, who was hired to coach the MLS club on Monday, played with Beckham at Man United from 1994-2003 and England‘s national team from
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10:47 AM ET PSV Eindhoven and USMNT youth international left back Chris Gloster has drawn interest from Newcastle United, a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN. Any move to the Premier League side would be subject to Gloster obtaining a U.K. work permit. – How USMNT prospects adapt to life in Europe –
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8:40 PM ET The MLS Players Association submitted a counteroffer to Major League Soccer on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the league said in a statement on Friday. The offer was in response to the league’s proposal submitted to the union on Jan. 5. – MLS news, updates on ESPN and ESPN+– Beckham on
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9:19 PM ET Longtime star Megan Rapinoe had two goals and newcomer Catarina Macario scored once as the U.S. women’s national team defeated Colombia 6-0 on Friday in Orlando. – McNamee: Trinity Rodman set for soccer stardom– Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) The victory came as expected for the two-time defending World
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6:04 AM ET Arsenal are close to completing a loan deal for Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard, sources have told ESPN. The club face stiff competition from several clubs including Real Sociedad and Sevilla but are confident of winning the race after agreeing to Madrid’s terms which included no option to buy the 22-year-old at
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8:30 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Liverpool‘s problems are down to more than just Virgil van Dijk‘s injury but that Jurgen Klopp’s side will still provide a significant test in the FA Cup fourth round this weekend. Liverpool have won one of their last six games and saw
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2:35 PM ET The 2021 CONCACAF Champions League will begin in April, with the competition’s draw scheduled for Feb. 10 in Miami, it was announced on Friday. – MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games and replays (U.S. only) Like most competitions around the globe, the CCL has been negatively impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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8:35 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne could be out for six weeks after going off injured during the win over Aston Villa. De Bruyne was forced off with a muscle problem during the 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday and Guardiola is expecting to
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7:05 AM ET Adriana Garcia Real Madrid announced on Friday that coach Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for COVID-19. Zidane took part in Thursday’s training session but did not take part in this morning’s session ahead of Saturday’s La Liga game at Alaves. – Odegaard close to Arsenal loan – sources– Zidane won’t be sacked
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7:51 AM ET Jordon Ibe left Bournemouth for Derby after four years at the Vitality Stadium. Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images Derby winger Jordon Ibe has said he is suffering from depression in an emotional post on Instagram. The 25-year-old joined Championship side Derby from Bournemouth at the end of last season
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11:54 PM ET Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s delight at their 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday was tempered by injuries to playmaker Kevin De Bruyne and defender Kyle Walker. Belgian De Bruyne looked to have sustained a leg muscle injury and was replaced on the hour mark at the Etihad Stadium, while full-back
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