Month: February 2021

5:30 PM ET Thomas Tuchel has admitted that losing to Manchester United with Paris Saint-Germain in October 2019 sent him to a “very dark place” for two days but added that his previous encounters can help Chelsea beat United in Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash. The 47-year-old was in charge of PSG when they dramatically
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8:17 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Ronald Koeman has said Lionel Messi needs more help from his teammates as Barcelona fight to stay in the La Liga title race. Messi, 33, has scored 18 times in the league this season, which equates to around 34% of Barca’s goals in the Spanish top flight. Antoine
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11:27 AM ET AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic criticized LeBron James and others on Thursday for their activism in what the former LA Galaxy star called “politics.” Speaking in an interview for UEFA for Discovery+ in Sweden on Thursday, the outspoken striker said while he admired James’ talent, it’s a “mistake” when athletes step out
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5:54 AM ET Reuters Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson will be sidelined for at least five weeks after undergoing groin surgery, the club announced on Friday. The England international sustained the injury during Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat against Everton in the Merseyside derby. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+
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5:07 AM ET Adriana Garcia Mexico’s Jorge Enriquez celebrates winning Olympic gold at London 2012. Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images Mexican midfielder Jorge “Chaton” Enriquez has blessed the thieves that stole “nothing but things” from his house, including his 2012 Olympic gold medal. The former Mexico international, on the books of Venado FC, said on social
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4:53 PM ET Shola Shoretire made Manchester United history in the Europa League. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Manchester United progressed to the Europa League round of 16 with a goalless draw against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford on Thursday. Leading 4-0 from the first leg, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knew that his side were through barring
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6:22 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — With a 4-0 lead from the first leg against Real Sociedad, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could have picked himself for the second leg and still been sure of progress in the Europa League. Instead, the Manchester United manager, who celebrates his 48th birthday on Friday, fielded his best
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2:50 PM ET Arsenal advanced to the Europa League round of 16, 4-3, on aggregate with a dramatic 3-2 second-leg defeat of Benfica on Thursday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice — including an 87th-minute winner — to lead the Gunners at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Greece, which was serving as Arsenal’s home venue due to
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5:31 AM ET RB Leipzig defender Angelino said Pep Guardiola “killed” his confidence during their time together at Manchester City. Angelino has become an important member of Julian Nagelsmann’s side as Leipzig look to win their first-ever Bundesliga title. – Bundesliga on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games and replays (U.S. only) The 24-year-old recently joined on
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10:52 AM ET Thierry Henry signed a two-year deal to coach Montreal in November. David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry has stepped down as coach of MLS side CF Montreal, the club announced Thursday. “It is with a heavy heart that I’ve decided to take this decision,” Henry said in a news release.
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