Jun 3, 2023, 08:00 PM ET A fan died after falling from a stand at the Argentinian club River Plate‘s Mas Monumental stadium during Saturday’s game against Defensa y Justicia. The match was suspended after 26 minutes and the venue was evacuated following the incident. According to the club’s report there was no violence or
Month: June 2023
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 3, 2023, 01:55 PM ET Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has defended David De Gea after the goalkeeper was criticised for his role in Manchester City‘s second goal in the FA Cup final on Saturday. City won 2-1 at Wembley thanks to Ilkay Gundogan’s double as Pep Guardiola’s team took another
Manchester City beat Manchester United 2-1 at Wembley on Saturday to win the FA Cup, but the match didn’t pass by without its fair share of VAR drama. Should Casemiro have been sent off? Why did Jack Grealish concede a penalty? And did Kevin De Bruyne have grounds for a spot kick? – How VAR
Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 3, 2023, 01:59 PM ET LONDON — Two down, one to go. Manchester City are now 90 minutes from a historic treble. They needed just 12 seconds of the FA Cup final against Manchester United to take a giant stride toward their place in the record books. Ilkay Gundogan‘s
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJun 3, 2023, 06:17 PM ET Chelsea are closing in on the signing of highly rated Sporting CP defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte, sources have told ESPN. Both the London side and French champions Paris Saint-Germain have offered to trigger the Uruguay international’s release clause of €60 million. However, unlike the Parisians, Chelsea are
Jun 3, 2023, 05:12 PM ET Lionel Messi‘s final game for Paris Saint-Germain ended in a shock 3-2 home defeat to Clermont Foot amid boos directed in his direction from some home fans at the Parc des Princes. PSG confirmed before kick-off that Messi would not extend his two-season stay at the club beyond this
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jun 3, 2023, 02:57 PM ET Eden Hazard will leave Real Madrid this month, the club has confirmed, after reaching an agreement to rescind his contract a year early. Hazard, 32, joined Madrid from Chelsea in July 2019 as one of the Premier League’s biggest stars, signing a five-year deal in
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 3, 2023, 02:48 PM ET Pep Guardiola says he remains hopeful Ilkay Gundogan will extend his stay at Manchester City after his man-of-the match performance in the FA Cup final. Gundogan scored twice against Manchester United at Wembley, the first after just 12 seconds, to earn City a 2-1 win. – Dawson:
Associated Press Jun 3, 2023, 11:03 AM ET Ilkay Gundogan scored the quickest goal in FA Cup final history, giving Manchester City the lead against Manchester United inside 13 seconds on Saturday. City captain Gundogan thumped an unstoppable volley past David de Gea after Erling Haaland flicked on a goal kick. The previous fastest goal
Jun 3, 2023, 11:59 AM ET By Martyn Herman LONDON, June 3 (Reuters) – Manchester City moved to within one victory of completing a momentous treble as they beat Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday thanks to Ilkay Gundogan‘s double. City captain Gundogan entered the record books as he scored the
50′ Goal! Barcelona Femenino 2, VfL Wolfsburg Ladies 2. Patri Guijarro (Barcelona Femenino) with an attempt from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aitana Bonmatí with a cross. 49′ Attempt missed. Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona Femenino) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jun 3, 2023, 09:03 AM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is targeting the return of Lionel Messi and the signing of a defensive midfielder this summer. Messi, 35, will play his final game for Paris Saint-Germain this weekend, with his contract expiring at the end of June, and Xavi has not
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jun 3, 2023, 07:59 AM ET Carlo Ancelotti has said he has “no doubts” that Karim Benzema’s future lies at Real Madrid after ESPN reported that the forward had decided to leave the club and accept an offer from Saudi Arabia. Benzema, 35, had been expected to stay at Madrid until
Jun 3, 2023, 01:09 AM ET Girondins de Bordeaux‘s Ligue 1 promotion bid is in jeopardy after their final match of the season was called off on Friday when one of their supporters assaulted Rodez Aveyron goal scorer Lucas Buades. Bordeaux needed to better Metz‘s result to finish second and secure promotion to the top
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 2, 2023, 08:30 AM ET Manchester United are set to be without Antony for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday with the winger struggling to recover from an ankle injury, manager Erik ten Hag said. The Brazil forward was stretchered off during United’s 4-1 win over Chelsea on May
Adriana Garcia Jun 2, 2023, 09:41 AM ET Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas wants to make up for last season’s “traumatic” final loss to Lyon when her team takes on Wolfsburg in Saturday’s UEFA Women’s Champions League final. Barca are playing in their third straight European Final and fourth overall, looking for their second title since
Associated Press Jun 2, 2023, 03:37 PM ET Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named Serie A player of the year on Friday and will be presented with his trophy on a bumper day of celebration for the southern team. Kvaratskhelia will receive the award before Napoli kick off their final match of the season on
Jun 2, 2023, 04:52 PM ET Spain great Sergio Ramos will leave Paris Saint-Germain after their final game of the season on Saturday, both player and club confirmed on Friday. Ramos’ contract, which is due to expire this summer, will not be renewed, making him available on a free transfer. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 2, 2023, 09:43 AM ET Manchester City‘s second-choice goalkeeper Stefan Ortega will start the FA Cup final against Manchester United, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. Ortega has played in every round during City’s run to Wembley and will keep his place in the team against United at the expense of usual No.
Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCJun 2, 2023, 01:04 PM ET It’s Sunday, May 21 at Valencia‘s Mestalla stadium. It’s the 73rd minute, and Real Madrid are 1-0 down. Toni Kroos is about to take a free kick just outside the box. Vinicius Junior isn’t looking at Kroos as he sizes up the set piece; he’s facing