Month: December 2021

8:07 PM ET Was this the weekend that saw decisive moves by the leaders in Spain and Germany? Real Madrid and Bayern Munich fans certainly hope so! Elsewhere, Juventus dropped more points, a USMNT youngster scored a vital goal and Manchester United were thankful for their world-class goalkeeper. Here are Rob Dawson, Andrew Cesare Richardson,
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12:53 PM ET Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Kyle Bonagura Close ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. LAFC’s Eduard Atuesta close to completing move to Palmeiras. Shaun Clark/Getty Images LAFC is in the final stages
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9:38 AM ET Albert Benaiges left his role with Barcelona last week. Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images) Joan Laporta has said Barcelona will collaborate with the police after Albert Benaiges, the former head of the club’s youth system, was accused of sexual abuse of children in his charge over 20 years, accusations he strongly denies.
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8:17 AM ET Lieke Martens celebrates her second goal with her Barcelona teammates. Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Barcelona stretched their winning streak in all competitions to 23 games as they beat Real Madrid 3-1 in the Clasico on Sunday. Lieke Martens scored two goals and made another as Barca raced into a three-goal lead inside
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12:13 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United have notified the Premier League after a “small number” of players and staff tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, sources have told ESPN. United are scheduled to visit Brentford on Tuesday and are awaiting guidance on whether the fixture can go ahead. Tottenham Hotspur had their game against
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6:23 PM ET Austin Lindberg PORTLAND, Ore. — New York City FC lifted the first piece of silverware in the club’s seven-season history on Saturday, defeating the Portland Timbers 4-2 on penalties, after the sides were deadlocked at 1-1 after completing 120 minutes at Providence Park, to win MLS Cup. The 2021 Golden Boot winner
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12:00 PM ET Samuel Eto’o is one of the most successful African players ever. DANIEL BELOUMOU OLOMO/AFP via Getty Images Four-time African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto’o was elected president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) on Saturday, deposing the incumbent after a disputed campaign a month before the country hosts the African Cup of
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2:23 PM ET Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo smashed the penalty into Norwich’s net. Alex Pantling/Getty Images Manchester United‘s Cristiano Ronaldo scored a second-half penalty to give Ralf Rangnick’s side a 1-0 against Norwich at Old Trafford on Saturday. David de Gea was called into action on numerous occasions to save United as bottom of the Premier
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3:13 PM ET Adam Brown David De Gea’s two big saves on the day snapped up all three points for Manchester United. Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images Manchester United took all three points at Carrow Road with a 1-0 win against Norwich City on Saturday with a defensive performance that made up for missteps at
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9:42 AM ET Nashville SC is on the verge of acquiring forward Teal Bunbury from the New England Revolution in exchange for up $150,000 in allocation money, sources have told ESPN. NSC will part with $75,000 in 2022 allocation money, and the amount could rise by another $75,000 if incentives are met. The deal is
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6:38 PM ET Danny Lewis The summer transfer window was unlike any other. See all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that doesn’t mean the rumours won’t keep coming. Here’s the latest gossip and speculation. TOP STORY: Clubs circling Christensen
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10:29 AM ET Mikel Arteta had denied rumours of a rift with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang earlier in the week. Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dropped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Saturday’s Premier League game against Southampton due to a “disciplinary breach.” The 31-year-old was not present at training on Friday and
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11:53 AM ET Liverpool overcame Aston Villa‘s resistance thanks to Mohamed Salah‘s second-half penalty in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday. The game marked the first return of former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard to Anfield since he left the club in 2015 and his Villa team put up an impressive fight against Jurgen
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