Month: January 2022

5:31 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick said Cristiano Ronaldo‘s angry reaction to being substituted “doesn’t benefit anyone” but that he does not believe it was an attempt by the striker to challenge his authority. Ronaldo was visibly upset after coming off during the second half of United’s 3-1 win over
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4:00 PM ET Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams highlight the United States men’s national team roster for manager Gregg Berhalter ahead of the three-game World Cup qualifying window that begins next week. The roster also includes Ricardo Pepi, fresh off his transfer from FC Dallas to Augsburg earlier this month. – Stream ESPN
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10:22 AM ET Tenerife and United States international defender Shaq Moore is the target of CF Montreal and Nashville SC, sources have told ESPN. Tenerife-based journalist Juanjo Ramos was the first to report of general MLS interest in Moore. The sources told ESPN that Moore is seeking a loan move given that Tenerife are keen
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Jan 20, 2022 ESPN’s lead Bundesliga commentator Derek Rae writes about an uncertain January for Borussia Monchengladbach. For years the model club on the squad-building front, are “the Foals” cantering away from what they’re good at? It was reasonable to wonder if Borussia Monchengladbach’s Jan. 7 victory away to Bayern Munich might represent a much-needed
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10:56 PM ET Ed DoveSpecial to ESPN Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica Algeria head coach Djamel Belmadi was under no illusions as to the failings of his side as their Africa Cup of Nations title
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2:45 AM ET Cesar Hernandez LA Galaxy right-back Julian Araujo has been named in Mexico‘s men’s national team 30-man roster for their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Jamaica (Jan. 27), Costa Rica (Jan. 30) and Panama (Feb. 2). Several high-profile regulars like Raul Jimenez, Guillermo Ochoa and Andres Guardado also feature in the squad announced
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5:45 AM ET Sam Kerr overtook Tim Cahill’s record. Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has broken Australia’s all-time goalscoring record, scoring four times in her side’s Asian Cup 18-0 win against Indonesia. Kerr, 28, went into the game on 49 goals. She needed one to equal Cahill’s all-time record but she instead
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6:19 PM ET Holders Barcelona were knocked out of the Copa del Rey after suffering a 3-2 defeat in extra-time at Athletic Bilbao in the last 16 on Thursday. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more– Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) Athletic dominated a thrilling match and went ahead
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3:39 PM ET Ten-man Real Madrid overcame a hostile atmosphere and fought back from a goal down in extra-time to beat Elche 2-1 on Thursday and reach the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more– Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) Following a scoreless 90 minutes,
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4:33 PM ET Chicago Fire keeper Chris Brady is being eyed by Brugge. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Chris Brady is drawing considerable interest from Belgian side Club Brugge, sources have told ESPN. A formal offer was presented to Chicago last November, which was rejected, but a new round of negotiations is expected
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5:46 PM ET Associated Press Diego Valeri led Portland to an MLS title in 2015 and was league MVP in 2017. Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri is heading home to Argentina. The Timbers on Thursday announced an agreement with Lanus for the transfer of the 35-year-old former league MVP. Lanus plays in Argentina’s
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12:18 PM ET Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. James Olley Close Senior Writer, ESPN FC Arsenal has submitted an offer to the New England Revolution for United States men’s national team goalkeeper Matt Turner, sources confirmed to ESPN. ESPN television analyst Taylor
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7:13 PM ET Associated Press A kickoff temperature of about 25 degrees is forecast for the United States‘ World Cup qualifier against El Salvador at Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 27, with a wind chill index approaching what the U.S. Soccer Federation’s health guidelines call “high risk for cold-related illness.” Walker Zimmerman views winter weather as
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9:54 AM ET FIFA is set to implement rules in which clubs will be limited in signing and sending players on loan internationally from next season so that more focus can be given to developing talent, world football’s governing body said on Thursday. The objective of the regulations, delayed by two years because of the
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