4:39 PM ET Premier League leaders Arsenal dropped points at home for the first time this season as they were held to a goalless draw by high-flying Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. Mike Arteta’s side had the better of the opportunities, most coming in the opening stages, but Newcastle showed why they
Month: January 2023
3:31 PM ET US Soccer has hired a law firm to oversee an investigation of manager Gregg Berhalter over details surrounding an act of domestic violence that occurred in 1991, the federation announced in a statement on Tuesday. Berhalter, whose contract expired on Dec. 31 according to an ESPN source, released a statement of his
11:20 AM ET Associated Press Brazilian football legend Pele was buried Tuesday in his final resting place, with his nation of more than 200 million people and the world watching. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva paid his respects at Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Pele played for most of his career. Pele
6:00 AM ET Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini brought Copa del Rey success in 2022. David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images This is an unashamed love letter to Spain’s Copa del Rey which picks up speed with the round of 32 this week and which, if not for you and I sending it some amor, will be subconsciously
6:13 AM ET Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez LaLiga has formally reported racist insults aimed at Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid‘s game at Real Valladolid on Friday to a local court, the league announced on Tuesday. Videos published on social media showed the Brazil winger being racially abused by Valladolid fans as he walked around the
10:18 AM ET FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he is dismayed after receiving backlash for taking a selfie in sight of Pele’s open coffin at the public wake on Monday. Pele died on Thursday aged 82, and mourners lined up to see Pele’s body in the centre of the field at the Vila Belmiro
6:27 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo will see out his 2½-year contract at Al-Nassr, with sources at the Saudi Arabian club telling ESPN that reports of a clause allowing Ronaldo to join Newcastle United on loan if they qualify for next season’s Champions League are “fake.” Ronaldo, who will be 38 on Feb. 5, will be
6:00 AM ET In the 1970 World Cup Pele’s strike partner was Tostao, one of the brightest players ever to represent Brazil. They first lined up together in 1966, when Brazil began their preparation for that year’s World Cup close to Tostao’s home town. He introduced his father to Pele — and was amazed to
11:21 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Espanyol have filed a complaint against Barcelona for fielding an ineligible lineup after Robert Lewandowski started Saturday’s Catalan derby. Lewandowski, 34, was due to miss the game as the first of a three-match suspension but a Spanish court on Friday placed the ban on hold until Barca receive
3:01 AM ET Sebastien Haller joined Borussia Dortmund from Ajax last summer. Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has returned to training after undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy to treat a testicular tumour that was discovered in July. “Happy New Year to all! And it’s off to a great start for me
7:12 AM ET Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku said he is hoping to put his injuries and Belgium‘s premature World Cup exit behind him and return to form in a bid to discuss a permanent move from Chelsea. Lukaku missed a huge chunk of games in the first half of the season due to hamstring
9:00 AM ET Gerard Pique has a unique vision for soccer and the Kings League has some fun new aspects. Manuel Queimadelos / Quality Sport Images / Kosmos BARCELONA, Spain — Former Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique brought us the Balloon World Cup, revamped tennis’ Davis Cup, is the president of FC Andorra, who play in
8:26 AM ET Chelsea are closing in on a €37 million deal to sign Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, sources have told ESPN. The 21-year-old is expected to undergo a medical within the next 24 hours after agreeing terms on a long-term contract. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Assuming the transfer is completed,
6:37 AM ET Arsenal have activated clauses to extend the contracts of Bukayo Saka and William Saliba by an extra year as talks continue over long-term agreements, sources have told ESPN. Both players were entering the final six months of their present deals but the Gunners have triggered extensions keeping the pair at the club
4:49 PM ET Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claimed Brentford “stretch the rules” on set pieces, but admitted his side should have handled the “chaos” they created in Monday’s 3-1 defeat at Gtech Community Stadium. Thomas Frank’s side deservedly earned their first win over Liverpool since 1938 as an Ibrahima Konate own goal and Yoane Wissa’s
5:30 PM ET Erik ten Hag has said Manchester United need to add a striker to their squad during the January transfer window, but added he won’t “burn money” by signing the wrong player. United face Bournemouth at home on Tuesday having climbed into the top four at the weekend despite having the lowest strike
2:28 PM ET Brentford pulled off a shock win over Liverpool in the Premier League at the Community Stadium on Monday, beating the Reds for the first time since 1938. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate knocked the ball into his own net in the 19th minute while Yoane Wissa doubled Brentford’s advantage before halftime after his
3:25 PM ET BRENTFORD, England — Brentford sealed their first victory over Liverpool since 1938 with a 3-1 win at Gtech Community Stadium on Monday, which dealt a fresh blow to the Reds hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League to qualify for the Champions League. Ibrahima Konate‘s 19th-minute own goal and Yoane
12:18 PM ET Arsenal have submitted a second offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk, sources have told ESPN. The Gunners had an opening bid of around €65 million rejected last week but have returned with an improved figure, thought to still be significantly below Shakhtar’s €100m asking price. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,
11:29 AM ET The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for football brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday with a 24-hour wake. Mourners lined up to see Pele’s body in an open casket in the centre of the field at