Emily Keogh May 1, 2024, 05:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Emma Hayes admitted she believes the Women’s Super League (WSL) title-race is “done” after suffering a damaging 4-3 defeat to Liverpool, crushing the west London side’s chances of retaining the title. The seven-goal spectacle now leaves Chelsea in an almost impossible place to win
Month: May 2024
Open Extended Reactions Ange Postecoglou said Tottenham are undecided whether to take up their option to sign Timo Werner after the winger’s season was ended early due to injury. Werner sustained a hamstring problem in Sunday’s 3-2 home defeat to Arsenal and although he will not play again, sources have told ESPN the 28-year-old is
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 1, 2024, 07:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Jadon Sancho gave a timely reminder of his talent in helping Borussia Dortmund to a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain, according to coach Edin Terzic. Sancho, who re-joined Dortmund on loan from Manchester United in January, played a starring role in the German side’s
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 1, 2024, 07:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DORTMUND, Germany — Borussia Dortmund don’t need a star to sparkle. They don’t have Vinícius Júnior, Harry Kane or Kylian Mbappé — the talismans of this year’s other Champions League semifinalists — but the players they do have, they use effectively. Now, seemingly against
Open Extended Reactions The Bundesliga will have five teams in the Champions League next season after Borussia Dortmund‘s 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain ensured Germany second place in UEFA’s coefficient table for this season. Two leagues will be rewarded with an extra place through the European Performance Spots, given to the two leagues with the
Borussia Dortmund‘s Niclas Fuellkrug fired in a first-half goal to seal a 1-0 victory over visitors Paris St Germain in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday. Nico Schlotterbeck floated a pass into Fuellkrug’s path and the Germany forward controlled the ball with a perfect first touch before drilling a low shot past keeper
May 1, 2024, 06:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel has called out defender Kim Min-Jae for his part in conceding two goals to Real Madrid in the 2-2 draw in their Champions League semifinal first leg on Tuesday. Kim gave away a second half penalty, which Vinícius Júnior scored to
May 1, 2024, 09:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Champions League soccer is back for the semifinals! Europe’s premier club competition returns with a high-stakes match on Wednesday, providing exciting storylines, top talent and drama. Enjoy the play-by-play as Borussia Dortmund host Paris Saint-Germain, who are seeking their second and first Champions League titles, respectively.
May 1, 2024, 09:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carli Lloyd won two Women’s World Cup titles with the USWNT. Jason Miller/Getty Images United States women’s national team legend Carli Lloyd announced she and her husband, Brian Hollins, are expecting their first child. Lloyd, 41, made 316 appearances for the USWNT, second behind Kristine Lilly (354),
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMay 1, 2024, 09:36 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions United States defender Sergiño Dest has confirmed he has torn his ACL and is facing
May 1, 2024, 07:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has long-held ambitions of taking the Welsh club to the Premier League, and he has now revealed a plan for the club to grow their stadium capacity to match. The club, which is the subject of Disney+ docu-series “Welcome to Wrexham,” will
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentMay 1, 2024, 06:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MUNICH — Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel was in a really good mood on Tuesday before his team’s Champions League semifinal first leg against Real Madrid. Relaxed, smiling, affable, he hugged and patted on the back a few ex-pros and journalists who were pitchside
Danny Lewis Apr 30, 2024, 08:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY:
Adriana Garcia May 1, 2024, 05:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Bruno Fernandes has said he will consider his future at Manchester United, but not until after this summer’s European Championship with Portugal. The United captain insists he is fully focused on the FA Cup Final against Manchester City on May 25 and competing at
Associated Press Apr 30, 2024, 02:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazilian soccer player Gabriel “Gabigol” Barbosa can resume playing pending an appeal against his ban for a breach of doping rules, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Tuesday. The Flamengo and Brazil forward is challenging a two-year ban imposed in March by
Early goals from Miguel Rodríguez and Nelson Deossa were enough for host Pachuca to beat América 2-1 on Tuesday, completing a 3-2 aggregate victory in the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup. The Mexican rivals played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the total-goal semifinal series last week at Estadio Azteca. – Stream
Associated Press Apr 30, 2024, 05:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United announced more changes to its executive structure on Tuesday as the new era under co-owner Jim Ratcliffe continues to take shape. Interim CEO Patrick Stewart and chief financial officer Cliff Baty will step down at the end of the season by mutual
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentApr 30, 2024, 07:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel has said it’s “important we believe” after Real Madrid got the edge in their Champions League semifinal with a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena. The Spanish giants will head back to Madrid for the second leg as favourites
Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCApr 30, 2024, 06:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Vinícius Júnior said Toni Kroos “makes things easy” after the veteran midfielder provided the pass for the first of the Brazilian’s two goals in Real Madrid‘s 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Vinicius opened the scoring in the 24th minute, converting Kroos’
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentApr 30, 2024, 07:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MUNICH, Germany — When manager Thomas Tuchel was asked this week to assess Bayern Munich‘s challenge against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semifinal he paused for a second before explaining they would not just be facing a team, but also a “myth.”