Month: March 2022

5:42 AM ET Associated Press Brazil set a new World Cup qualifying record on Tuesday with a 4-0 thrashing of Bolivia. With 45 points, Tite’s team broke Argentina‘s record of 43 which was set in qualifying for the 2002 World Cup. Belgium‘s draw with Republic of Ireland this week also means Brazil will return to
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12:15 AM ET Luis Suarez’s brilliant bicycle kick opened the scoring for Uruguay on Tuesday night. Alberto Valdez – Pool/Getty Images Luis Suarez moved ahead of Lionel Messi as the top scorer in South American World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday with his 29th goal, a bicycle kick that helped Uruguay to a 2-0 win over Chile.
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Mar 29, 2022 It’s easy to understand why Manchester United fans fantasise about Luis Enrique Martinez Garcia becoming their next manager. Equally, it’s clear why those at Old Trafford, particularly the decision-makers in suits, could harbour the same futile dream of recruiting the Spain coach. The ultra-talented, intense, anglophile 51-year-old coach represents much of what
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7:30 AM ET You may support them, cheer for them, even follow them on social media, but let’s see how you fare attempting to identify these famous footballing stars with their facial features taken out of the equation. Player 1 | Reveal answer Nicola Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images Player 2 | Reveal answer JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP
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6:02 PM ET LONDON — There was a time when it appeared Raheem Sterling was under threat from Jack Grealish at both club and international level. Grealish was Manchester City‘s shiny summer acquisition, costing a British-record £100 million transfer fee after thriving in an advanced left-sided position at Aston Villa that Sterling has also excelled
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3:30 PM ET An investigation by an independent law firm on behalf of Major League Soccer concluded that the Portland Timbers didn’t offer financial inducements or otherwise pressure Genessis Alarcón, the estranged wife of former midfielder Andy Polo, over whether to press charges after an alleged instance of domestic violence by Polo. The investigation also
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4:34 PM ET The eight seeded teams for Friday’s World Cup finals draw have been confirmed after Portugal sealed their place with a 2-0 win over North Macedonia in the UEFA playoffs. – World Cup finals draw: Date, time, format, seeds– World Cup: Who has qualified and who is still in contention Pot 1 contains
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5:40 PM ET Nigeria fans stormed the pitch as the fallout from their surprise failure to reach the World Cup finals started immediately after the final whistle of Tuesday’s 1-1 home playoff draw with Ghana in Abuja that sealed the home team’s fate. Fans at the stadium reacted to the result, which saw Nigeria miss
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1:49 PM ET Christian Eriksen scored a brilliant goal as he made his return to the Parken Stadium, where he almost died of a heart attack at Euro 2020 last June, netting in Denmark‘s 3-0 friendly win against Serbia on Tuesday. The 30-year-old playmaker cut onto his right foot and sent a fizzing drive in
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12:23 PM ET Caitlin Murray The U.S. women’s national team has lost two potential starters to injury ahead of a crucial double qualifier in July for the World Cup and Olympics. Forward Lynn Williams is out for the remainder of the National Women’s Soccer League season with an “acute injury to her right leg,” her
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7:18 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Victor Lindelof, Paul Pogba and Tahith Chong have all suffered targeted break-ins this year. Michael Regan – The FA/The FA via Getty Images Manchester United are upping security after a number of players have been subjected to targeted attacks, sources have told ESPN. Victor Lindelof, Paul Pogba and Tahith Chong have
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8:39 AM ET Lionel Messi has signed an agreement worth more than $20 million to promote digital fan token company Socios.com, a source close to the deal told Reuters on Tuesday. Messi becomes the latest global sports personality to enter the crypto world, following Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and Los Angeles Lakers star
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6:39 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Forward Fridolina Rolfo has said Barcelona could dominate women’s football for the next decade in the same way Lyon have done previously ahead of playing at a sold out Camp Nou against Real Madrid this week. Lyon won eight Champions League titles between 2011 and 2020 and had
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4:25 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed the club have already completed two signings ahead of the summer transfer window but said they are not considering bringing Lionel Messi back to the club. Laporta did not name the two signings, but ESPN previously reported Barca have agreed deals with
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9:27 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has told Erik ten Hag to steer clear of the manager’s job at Manchester United. Sources have told ESPN that Ten Hag has been interviewed as part of United’s search for a new permanent manager. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more–
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