6:00 AM ET Barcelona might crash out of the Champions League this week, while Erling Haaland‘s Borussia Dortmund already have, and 40-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic could inspire a dramatic round-of-16 qualification for AC Milan. If you still needed convincing that the Champions League is just fine as it is, the next two days should offer unequivocal
Month: December 2021
10:10 PM ET Titles can be won and lost after the 90 minutes have been completed. The introduction of VAR has stretched out stoppage time, and when the nerves are frayed and the limbs are tired there is the chance of high drama — the kind that over the weekend decided the destiny of the
3:30 AM ET 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: Traore wants Real Madrid move
12:22 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Newly appointed boss Ralf Rangnick hailed Cristiano Ronaldo‘s defensive work as his Manchester United reign got off to the perfect start with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday. The German’s first game as interim manager ended in victory after Fred‘s goal late in the second half. – Stream
10:46 PM ET Everton announced Marcel Brands had left his position as director of football on Sunday but said under-fire manager Rafa Benitez has their “full support.” Everton’s 4-1 defeat by Liverpool on Wednesday stretched their winless run to eight games and left them 16th in the Premier League, five points above the relegation zone.
3:52 PM ET Gabriel Tan SINGAPORE — FIFA president Gianni Infantino stressed how the proposal to hold the World Cup once every two years could be a game changer for smaller nations such as Singapore. Arriving in Singapore on Sunday, Infantino made his way to Jalan Besar Stadium — the home of Singaporean football —
12:47 PM ET Emma Hayes celebrates FA Cup success with Fran Kirby. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images LONDON — On a day where pioneers were remembered and celebrated in the 50th Women’s FA Cup final, Chelsea added a further chapter to their remarkable dynasty of success with a comfortable victory over Arsenal. Chelsea won 3-0
8:03 PM ET From the moment word emerged that 11 Philadelphia Union players would miss Sunday’s Eastern Conference final due to MLS health and safety protocols, attention was rightly focused on the five starters who would sit out. The likes of goalkeeper Andre Blake and captain Alejandro Bedoya would be spectators. So would three fourths
5:34 PM ET Substitute Talles Magno scored in the 88th minute and visiting New York City FC rallied to reach its first ever MLS Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday afternoon. The 19-year-old Magno, who scored only twice in the regular season, helped NYCFC defeat Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference
4:33 PM ET Der Klassiker did not disappoint this weekend, but Barcelona certainly did. Elsewhere, the Simeone family had an up-and-down time of things, while Liverpool left it late and Man City were thankful for a player who almost left the club. Here are Mark Ogden, Andrew Richardson and James Tyler with what you need
11:09 AM ET Kathleen Mcnamee Chelsea have won their third FA Cup title. Chris Lee – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea have secured the domestic Treble after beating Arsenal 3-0 in the 2021 Women’s FA Cup at Wembley on Sunday, as Fran Kirby and Sam Kerr starred once again for Emma Hayes’ side. The
12:29 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — Ralf Rangnick’s Manchester United revolution is still in its infancy, but the fans who streamed away from Old Trafford, having watched the German’s managerial reign begin with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, will have done so convinced of what his team is supposed to look like.
11:09 AM ET Leeds United‘s returning striker Patrick Bamford struck in added time as they snatched a 2-2 Premier League draw against Brentford in a high-intensity match at Elland Road on Sunday. Making his return from an ankle injury, substitute Bamford fired the ball into the net off the crossbar following a corner after Brentford’s
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3:16 PM ET Xavi Hernandez suffered his first defeat as Barcelona manager against Real Betis on Saturday. Eric Alonso/Getty Images Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has said he believes his team can beat Bayern Munich in their crucial Champions League clash next week despite being dealt a reality check by Real Betis on Saturday. Juanmi’s second-half goal
8:07 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: Man Utd want
4:27 AM ET American coach Jesse Marsch is out at RB Leipzig after just five months in charge of the Bundesliga club. The 48-year-old moved as a replacement for Bayern Munich-bound Julian Nagelsmann from FC Salzburg in the summer but has struggled with a difficult start to the campaign. – ESPN FC 100: Presenting the
1:56 PM ET AS Roma collapsed to a 3-0 defeat at home to manager Jose Mourinho’s former club Internazionale on Saturday, as the champions climbed to second in Serie A and inflicted a fourth defeat in six league games on the capital club. Mourinho led Inter to an unprecedented treble in 2010, but his first
12:50 AM ET Portland Timbers midfielder Santiago Moreno settled the ball with his chest and turned centrally. He had received the pass near midfield and suddenly found himself in acres of space with teammates flanking him on both sides. He drove toward the penalty box and when the defenders didn’t close out, he released a
11:07 PM ET Colombia international Juan Cuadrado has slammed the circumstances surrounding Union Magdalena’s promotion to the first division in his homeland. The Colombian soccer players’ association has called for an investigation into a key promotion match between Llaneros and Union Magdalena on Saturday night. Llaneros were leading 1-0 until the 95th minute, when the