6:19 PM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez lamented his side’s performance in possession despite a 1-0 Copa del Rey semifinal first leg win against Real Madrid on Thursday. Barca had lost their last two games but produced a spirited defensive performance to beat Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Eder Militao‘s first half own goal
Month: March 2023
5:27 PM ET Alex KirklandESPN FC MADRID — An Eder Militao own-goal gave Barcelona a narrow 1-0 Clasico win over Real Madrid in their Copa del Rey semifinal first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday. Karim Benzema had a goal ruled out — straying offside to receive Vinicius Junior’s cross — before Barca took
12:02 PM ET Newcastle United non-executive Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan (L) and co-owner Amanda Staveley look on during the Carabao Cup final. Julian Finney/Getty Images The Premier League should re-examine assurances received from Newcastle United‘s Saudi owners that the Middle East state would not have control of the club in the wake of a court document filed
10:40 AM ET Adriana Garcia A supermarket owned by Lionel Messi’s wife’s family was attacked by gunmen. Glenn Gervot/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Gunmen left a threatening message for Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi after attacking a supermarket owned by his in-laws in Rosario, Argentina, Rosario police confirmed on Thursday. Fourteen shots were reportedly fired at
7:33 AM ET Manchester United are Manchester United again. Winning trophies, playing exciting football and on course for Champions League qualification. Yet their ability to use this summer as a stepping stone towards Premier League and European success has been compromised by a damaging combination of prolonged failure, commercial flat-lining and even their partnership with
6:42 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Ronaldinho’s son, Joao Mendes, has signed a contract with Barcelona’s under-19 team. FC Barcelona Former Brazil forward Ronaldinho’s son has signed a permanent contract with Barcelona‘s under-19 team, the Catalan club have announced. ESPN reported in January that Joao Mendes de Assis Moreira, 18, was training with Barca’s Juvenil
8:03 AM ET Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg are part of a new set of minority investors who have acquired a stake in Major League Soccer side Nashville SC. Also included in the group are Antetokounmpo’s brothers: his Milwaukee teammate, Thanasis; Kostas, who plays in Turkey; and G-League player
6:00 AM ET Grimsby Town wrote their name into FA Cup folklore this week by pulling off a shock 1-0 victory over Premier League opposition Southampton to reach the quarterfinals of the competition for the first time since 1939. The Mariners scored two penalties either side of half-time and survived a late disallowed equaliser to
6:40 PM ET Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal have to train themselves to be relentless in the title race after surging five points clear at the top of the Premier League. Wednesday’s comfortable 4-0 win over Everton at the Emirates Stadium extended their lead over Manchester City with 13 games each left to play. – Olley:
7:07 PM ET Better-known for its fishing industry, fourth-tier minnows Grimsby Town splashed some FA Cup magic by knocking out Premier League Southampton to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in 84 years on Wednesday. With 4,000 fans making the long journey from the Humber Estuary to the Solent, many wielding inflatable haddocks, Grimsby
5:08 PM ET Virgil van Dijk and forward Mohamed Salah scored second-half goals as Liverpool battled to a 2-0 Premier League home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday to boost their hopes of European football next season. Liverpool climbed into sixth spot in the table on 39 points, ahead of Fulham on goal difference and
8:46 PM ET LA Galaxy coach Greg Vanney reprimanded Javier Hernandez on Wednesday after the star striker revealed his injury status ahead of the team’s first match of the season on Saturday. While participating in a live stream on Twitch, Hernandez commented on his availability for the Galaxy’s upcoming game, saying: “Am I going to
5:37 PM ET LONDON — Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday with a 4-0 win over Everton at Emirates Stadium. Sean Dyche’s side — who won the reverse fixture just over three weeks ago — frustrated the Gunners for 40 minutes before a quick-fire double from Bukayo
6:22 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Erik ten Hag hailed Alejandro Garnacho as almost unique in world football after the teenager scored another crucial goal for Manchester United. Garnacho,18, sent United on their way to a FA Cup quarterfinal with a stoppage-time goal against West Ham to make it 2-1. Fred scored a third to make
4:44 PM ET Title-chasing Arsenal opened up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Gabriel Martinelli‘s double eased them to a 4-0 thrashing of relegation-threatened Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts were initially frustrated by struggling Everton, but goals by Bukayo Saka and Martinelli shortly before half-time put
5:14 PM ET Manchester City will face Vincent Kompany’s Burnley in the FA Cup quarterfinals, with the former City captain set to return to the Etihad Stadium for the first time as a manager. In the other ties Manchester United will host Fulham, while League Two‘s Grimsby Town will travel to face Premier League Brighton
5:22 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United came from behind to book their place in the FA Cup quarterfinals with a 3-1 win over West Ham United at Old Trafford. West Ham winger Said Benrahma put his side ahead early in the second half, but a much-rotated Man United side fought back
2:21 PM ET Cesar Hernandez Cruz Azul manager Ricardo “Tuca” Ferretti said Mexico‘s soccer status is declining because of a lack of invitations to South American competitions and limited opportunities for domestic talent in Liga MX. “I believe that it is stagnant and declining more, little by little,” the 69-year-old Brazilian coach said Tuesday in
1:13 PM ET Midfielder James Sands returned to New York City FC from Glasgow giants Rangers on Wednesday and agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2027 season. The 22-year-old from Rye, New York, went on loan to Rangers in January 2022 on an initial 18-month deal that gave the Scottish club an option
7:10 PM ET Tottenham Hotspur scout Jeff Vetere has resigned amid a furore over a television interview in South America during which he revealed one of the club’s transfer targets. Sources have told ESPN that Vetere left his post before a review into his probationary period was completed, having only been appointed by football managing