Month: January 2023

3:41 AM ET Cesar Hernandez The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) have listed former Leeds United coach Marcelo Bielsa as their ideal candidate to manage the men’s national team, sources told ESPN MX’s David Faitelson Faitelson broke the news on Monday, later listing a gameplan that the FMF have in mind following the end of Gerardo
0 Comments
2:33 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in Saudi Arabia for the first time since joining Al Nassr after he was named as captain of Riyadh ST XI for an exhibition match against Lionel Messi‘s Paris Saint-Germain, officials announced on Monday. The 37-year-old will lead the team made up of players from Saudi
0 Comments
4:27 PM ET If you visit Rio Ferdinand’s social media accounts, you’ll discover him sharing a clip from Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa final, in which Barcelona dismantled Real Madrid 3-1 to win Xavi’s first Camp Nou trophy as a coach. The world-class former Manchester United sweeper announces, “The Xavi impact is here. I know what this
0 Comments
8:30 AM ET Jhon Duran will join Aston Villa subject to agreeing personal terms, passing a medical and securing a work permit. Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Aston Villa has agreed terms with the Chicago Fire on the acquisition of Colombia international forward Jhon Duran, the Premier League side announced on Monday. A source with direct knowledge
0 Comments
6:32 AM ET Shakhtar Donetsk‘s president Rinat Akhmetov has donated $25 million of the fee received by Chelsea for the transfer of Mykhailo Mudryk to the “Heart of Azovstal,” a project aimed to help families of fallen soldiers in Ukraine. Chelsea announced the €70m ($75.84m) signing of Mudryk during the first half of their match
0 Comments
6:55 PM ET The United States women are beginning the run-in to this summer’s World Cup with a pair of friendlies against New Zealand — one of the host countries along with Australia for the 2023 showpiece event. And, according to veteran Becky Sauerbrunn, the Jan. 18 and 21 matches aren’t just warmup games, they
0 Comments
6:40 PM ET Brazilian midfielder Danilo signed a deal with Nottingham Forest on Monday. Getty Images Nottingham Forest signed Brazilian midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras on a contract until 2029, the Premier League side said on Monday. The 21-year-old made 141 appearances in all competitions with Palmeiras, winning two Copa Libertadores and the domestic league and cup
0 Comments
1:11 PM ET It’s back! The first Marcotti Musings of 2023 is here, and the European soccer weekend offered up plenty to talk about, from Arsenal, Barcelona and Man United getting memorable, morale-boosting wins over their rivals Tottenham, Real Madrid and Man City respectively to more pain at Liverpool. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,
0 Comments
10:09 AM ET Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said he is more concerned about taking responsibility for his team’s recent slump in form rather than signing players. The FA Cup holders are preparing to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday in a third-round replay in the aftermath of a humiliating 3-0 Premier League loss at Brighton
0 Comments
7:41 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Raphael Varane said “everything is possible” for Manchester United this season after their derby victory over Manchester City. Manager Erik ten Hag played down the prospect of a title challenge following the 2-1 win over Pep Guardiola’s side at Old Trafford on Saturday. – Stream on ESPN+: Spanish Supercopa, Carabao
0 Comments
5:54 AM ET Associated Press Borussia Dortmund have told forward Youssoufa Moukoko to make a decision about his future this month as one of the most sought-after young talents in world football weighs up whether to sign a new contract or become a free agent. Moukoko, 18, became the youngest player ever to represent Germany
0 Comments
6:15 AM ET Adriana Garcia Richarlison said Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was “disrespectful” to Tottenham Hotspur fans by celebrating Sunday’s 2-0 derby win in front of them. Richarlison shoved Ramsdale after the goalkeeper raised his arms and kissed his jersey while looking towards the home fans at the final whistle. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,
0 Comments
11:09 AM ET Alexander Isak was Newcastle’s matchwinner against Fulham. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images Club-record signing Alexander Isak came off the bench to earn Newcastle United a last-gasp 1-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday, with the hosts grateful for an extraordinary penalty slip from visiting forward Aleksandar Mitrovic. Newcastle, without a
0 Comments
12:05 PM ET Chelsea manager Graham Potter said he was relieved to beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on Sunday and played up the ability of new signing Mykhailo Mudryk. Potter was under pressure heading into Sunday’s match after only winning two of the previous 10 Premier League games but that eased after Kai Havertz’s 65th minute
0 Comments
9:24 AM ET Chelsea have completed the signing of Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk on an 8½-year contract, the club announced during their Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Sunday. The two clubs agreed a deal on Saturday worth €100 million, sources told ESPN. The package comprises a fixed fee of €70m
0 Comments