Month: April 2023

6:34 PM ET MUNICH — Bernardo Silva said Manchester City are looking to make amends for last season’s semifinal defeat to Real Madrid when the two teams meet again in the final four of the Champions League. Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich on Wednesday night at the Allianz Arena, a result that saw
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3:24 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent SEVILLE, Spain — Erik ten Hag has warned his Manchester United players to learn their lesson and keep their cool against Sevilla if they want to book a place in the Europa League semifinals. Ten Hag was critical of Antony following the quarterfinal first leg at Old Trafford, accusing the
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11:06 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Javier Tebas said LaLiga won’t change their financial fair play rules to allow Barcelona to sign Lionel Messi but did open the door to the forward returning to the Catalan club. The LaLiga president has previously said it will be “practically impossible” for Barca to make any signings
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5:53 AM ET Adriana Garcia Diego Maradona died in 2020 from heart failure. AFP/Getty Images An Argentine appeals court has confirmed that eight health professionals will stand trial over their alleged role in the death of football legend Diego Maradona. As requested by prosecutors, the eight are accused of “simple homicide with wanton disregard” and could
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3:03 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo avoided a potential red card after pulling down an opponent by the neck during Al Nassr’s 2-0 defeat to rivals Al-Hilal on Tuesday. Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo scored two penalties for Al Hilal, condemning Al Nassr to their third defeat of the season and providing a serious dent
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7:01 PM ET Associated Press At least six games in Brazil’s top-flight soccer league last year are under investigation for match-fixing, prosecutors said Tuesday as part of their widening probe. Authorities raided homes of businessmen and players in six Brazilian states and 16 cities. Nine players were being questioned, though prosecutors did not reveal their
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4:45 PM ET Wrexham moved to within a single victory of guaranteeing promotion to the English Football League (EFL) after a 3-0 home victory over Yeovil Town on Tuesday. After a goalless first half amid increasing nerves around the Racecourse Ground, Anthony Forde broke the deadlock in the 60th minute to the delight of the
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3:42 PM ET Holders United States will kick off the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup by taking on Jamaica at Chicago’s Soldier Field on June 24, CONCACAF announced Tuesday. As part of the announcement of the competition’s full match schedule, it was also revealed that 15 stadiums in 14 United States and Canadian metropolitan areas will
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6:37 PM ET Frank Lampard vowed Chelsea “will be back” as a major force after their Champions League quarterfinal exit leaves them facing the prospect of a season without any European football. The Blues were beaten 2-0 by Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night to complete a 4-0 aggregate defeat as Rodrygo struck
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3:03 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United are closing in on an agreement with David de Gea over a new contract, sources have told ESPN. The goalkeeper is approaching the end of his current deal and could leave Old Trafford for free at the end of the season. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more
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