Month: October 2021

8:55 PM ET The United States came from behind in impressive fashion to beat Costa Rica in its CONCACAF World Cup qualifier at the new home of Columbus Crew on Wednesday night. U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter changed his lineup significantly, inserting goalkeeper Zack Steffen among nine changes to the starting 11 following Sunday’s 1-0 loss
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3:18 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Phil Foden is set to pledge his long-term future to Manchester City by signing a new six-year contract, sources have told ESPN. – ESPN+ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more (U.S.)– Don’t have ESPN? Get instant access The midfielder has three years left to run on his current deal
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2:21 PM ET FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings looking into the clashes at Wembley Stadium between police and Hungarian supporters at Tuesday’s game against England, saying it has “zero tolerance against such abhorrent behaviour”. – ESPN+ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more (U.S.)– Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Don’t have ESPN?
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11:28 AM ET Lucas Hernandez has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Madrid court. Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty Images A Madrid court has sentenced Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez to six months in prison for disobeying a restraining order following a 2017 conviction of domestic violence against his wife. A court document
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9:17 AM ET The NWSL championship, set for Nov. 20, has been moved at the request of the players from Portland to Louisville and will be played at noon ET . “We realize the impact this has on the fans who have bought tickets and made travel arrangements. We hope that our fans will understand
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8:02 AM ET Associated Press Anthony Elanga alleges he was racially abused while on international duty with Sweden. Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images Manchester United striker Anthony Elanga has claimed he was racially abused by an opponent in an under-21 European Championship qualifying match between Sweden against Italy. The teenager said he was subjected to a
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8:02 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Sergio Aguero scored in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Wednesday as he made his first appearance for Barcelona since joining on a free transfer from Manchester City. Aguero, 33, opened the scoring against UE Cornella at Barca’s training ground as the LaLiga side were held to a 2-2 draw
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6:30 PM ET Associated Press Neymar‘s Brazil teammates are still hoping the 29-year-old striker will remain with the national team after next year’s World Cup, despite saying the tournament in Qatar could be his last. Neymar said in an interview aired this week that he doesn’t know whether he will be able “mentally to endure”
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5:05 AM ET Adriana Garcia Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo said scoring is in his “DNA” after netting his 10th international hat trick for Portugal in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier over Luxembourg. Ronaldo scored two penalties in the opening 13 minutes before completing his treble late in the game to help Portugal clinch a 5-0
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2:50 PM ET A biennial World Cup will not dilute the “magic” of the tournament as its frequency would have no bearing on its quality and prestige, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday. Soccer’s world governing body FIFA is conducting a feasibility study into the practicalities of staging a World Cup every two years,
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5:10 PM ET A Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick helped Portugal stroll to a 5-0 win over Luxembourg in World Cup qualifying Group A on Tuesday. The victory ensures Portugal remain a point behind group leaders Serbia, who moved onto 17 points with a 3-1 home win over Azerbaijan, and boast a game in hand as well
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3:14 PM ET Hungary’s supporters clashed with police at Wembley. Getty England‘s World Cup qualifier against Hungary at Wembley Stadium was marred by Hungarian supporters clashing with security staff and baton-wielding police inside the ground on Tuesday. – World Cup 2022 qualifying: How it works around the world A small section of the stadium housing up
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