8:52 AM ET Associated Press Players should get yellow cards for covering their mouths to speak to opponents, football great Clarence Seedorf told European lawmakers on Wednesday in a forum on hate speech in sport. Seedorf spoke to the 47-nation Council of Europe on the day UEFA announced that Slavia Prague player Ondrej Kudela had
Month: April 2021
12:47 PM ET As we inch closer to the summer Olympics — dare I say, even in a whisper, I feel confident it will indeed happen — I will, of course, spend a lot of time dissecting the U.S. women’s national team. Given the roster size for the Olympics is only 18 players, my completely
9:52 AM ET Glen Kamara of Rangers argues with Slavia Prague’s Ondrej Kudela. Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty Images Slavia Prague defender Ondrej Kudela has been banned for 10 matches for “racist behaviour” in their Europa League round-of-16 match against Scottish side Rangers last month, UEFA said on Wednesday. Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara accused
9:10 AM ET Bayern Munich were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday night by Paris Saint-Germain. It was 3-3 on aggregate, meaning it came down to the away goals rule, and if you caught the two legs, you will appreciate how this tie could have easily gone either way, and by a sizable
5:00 AM ET Chelsea’s Mason Mount played a vital role under Frank Lamaprd and has continued to do so for new manager Thomas Tuchel. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images It was feared in some circles that Mason Mount‘s fledgling career might stall when Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as Chelsea manager at the end of January. After all,
8:00 AM ET Congratulations are due to former World Cup and Champions League final referees Howard Webb and Bibiana Steinhaus, who have revealed that they got married recently. The two elite officials, who have each taken charge of matches at the very top of the sport and officiated at five World Cups between them, tied
8:40 AM ET Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham are all first-team players. INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images Borussia Dortmund have emerged as the best club in Europe for young players to earn their stripes, according to the latest study from the CIES Football Observatory. The CIES has formulated its data by examining
4:57 PM ET Chelsea sneaked into the Champions League semifinals despite a 1-0 defeat against FC Porto in Seville on Tuesday,with a 2-1 victory on aggregate. Medhi Taremi scored the only goal of the night with a stunning bicycle kick four minutes into stoppage time, but it was not enough for the away side over
3:18 PM ET The 2021 Gold Cup final will be held at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Aug. 1, CONCACAF announced on Tuesday. – Futbol Americas on ESPN+: MLS, Liga MX, USMNT, USWNT, more– ESPN+ viewer’s guide: Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS, FA Cup and more The match, held at the home of the NFL’s Las
9:01 PM ET Danny Lewis The January transfer window may seem like a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean the rumour mill has shut down! Speculation over summer moves is heating up, so check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here. TOP STORY: Clubs circle Torino’s Belotti Torino are far from
10:06 PM ET On the big rectangle table placed in the middle of the home dressing room at the Parc des Princes, Kylian Mbappe and Presnel Kimpembe are jumping as much as they can. Water is thrown on them, Sergio Rico joins them, as does Idrissa Gueye and Rafinha. Other players and members of staff
6:19 PM ET United States women’s national team manager Vlatko Andonovski said he feels that forward Alex Morgan is regaining her sharpness after watching her score one goal and win a penalty in the Americans’ 2-0 win over France. – Missed the match on ESPN2? Stream the replay (U.S. only)– Futbol Americas on ESPN+: MLS,
7:10 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar said he didn’t mean to intentionally celebrate in front of Bayern Munich‘s Joshua Kimmich after PSG advanced on away goals and into the Champions League semifinals. – Stream LIVE games and replays on ESPN+ (U.S. only) The tie, which finished 3-3 on aggregate, was a rematch of last
11:33 AM ET Adriana Garcia A Chinese pharmaceutical company will donate 50,000 doses of their COVID-19 vaccine for national teams to use ahead of the Copa America, CONMEBOL announced on Tuesday. The deal is part of an agreement between CONMEBOL and Beijing-based biopharmaceutical company Sinovac. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) “It
8:44 AM ET Eric Bailly is ready to reject a new contract at Manchester United and seek a summer move amid concerns over a lack of opportunities under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, sources have told ESPN. The Ivory Coast defender, who was former United manager Jose Mourinho’s first signing at Old Trafford with a £30
7:45 AM ET The son of Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has weighed in on his father’s spat with Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho after the Norwegian coach said he wouldn’t feed his son if he simulated an injury. The row erupted following Sunday’s 3-1 win in the Premier League for United when Solskjaer
1:08 PM ET The only time Zinedine Zidane imposed his majesty on the hallowed turf of Anfield, he scored a shoot-out penalty to escape a dogged rival and reach the semifinal. It was a narrative, and end result, he’d embrace with all his natural ebullience were it to come his way again on Wednesday night.
10:21 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ilkay Gundogan has said Manchester City‘s Champions League showdown with Borussia Dortmund will be less intimidating without fans present. City only need a draw in Germany on Wednesday night to progress to the semifinals after a 2-1 win in the first leg at the Etihad Stadium. Gundogan is aware of
9:52 AM ET Alex Kirkland Jurgen Klopp has said Liverpool “don’t have a lot to lose” in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Real Madrid at Anfield, admitting that a comeback after their 3-1 first leg defeat will be “incredibly difficult.” Goals from Vinicius Junior and Marco Asensio put Madrid 2-0 up before half-time
3:37 AM ET Florentino Perez has been re-elected unopposed as Real Madrid president for another four years after no other candidates came forward to challenge him for the position. Perez, 74, has been president of the La Liga giants for a total of 18 years over two spells, from 2000 until 2006 and then since
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