Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jun 10, 2024, 09:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid have denied claims that they plan to refuse to take part in FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup tournament next summer. In an interview with the Italian newspaper Il Giornale, coach Carlo Ancelotti had appeared to suggest that Madrid would
Month: June 2024
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 10, 2024, 09:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are unlikely to appoint Thomas Tuchel if they sack manager Erik ten Hag, sources have told ESPN. Tuchel has been under consideration as a potential replacement if United decide to part company with Ten Hag. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Representatives of the
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jun 10, 2024, 04:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said the club will refuse to take part in the first edition of FIFA’s new Club World Cup tournament next summer, citing a lack of financial incentive. The expanded competition is set to take place in
Open Extended Reactions BURTON UPON TRENT, England — It might just be now or never for Gareth Southgate. England‘s men’s team are one of the favourites at Euro 2024, as much because of their recent tournament record as the presence of the most exciting crop of attacking talent for a generation. On paper at least,
Italy edged Bosnia 1-0 on Sunday as midfielder Davide Frattesi scored a stunning first-half goal in their final warm-up match ahead of the European Championship starting in Germany next week. It was another largely disappointing performance from Italy who took the lead in the 38th minute when Frattesi scored with a superb first-time finish into
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 9, 2024, 08:05 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions FC Dallas announced it had parted ways with manager Nico Estevez, effective immediately, with assistant coach Peter Luccin taking over on an interim basis. Estevez compiled a regular season
ESPN News Services Jun 9, 2024, 11:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ángel Di María scored as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, helping Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a Copa América warmup match on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Messi was sidelined
A goal from Ángel Di María earned Argentina a comfortable 1-0 win over Ecuador in a pre-Copa América friendly in Chicago on Sunday. Di Maria, who will retire from international duty after the Copa América, gave Argentina the lead five minutes before the break after a through ball from Cristian Romero. However, they were unable
France and Canada played out a 0-0 draw in a friendly on Sunday as the two nations concluded their preparations for Euro 2024 and the Copa America. France threatened to take the lead in the first half but efforts by N’Golo Kante and Marcus Thuram were denied by fine saves from goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau. The
Jun 9, 2024, 03:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Tunisia earned a goalless draw away to Namibia. Getty Senegal kept up their unbeaten start to 2026 World Cup qualification with a 1-0 win away at Mauritania on Sunday, while Tunisia also stayed top of their group despite a goalless draw away against Namibia. Both Senegal and
Jun 9, 2024, 02:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Gareth Bale announced his retirement in January 2022. Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has reiterated his desire to bring Gareth Bale to the club and said “the offer is still on the table” for the former Real Madrid star. Bale had turned down McElhenney’s earlier
Jun 9, 2024, 11:43 AM ET Alan Hansen won 16 trophies during his time at Liverpool. Getty Legendary former Liverpool captain Alan Hansen is “seriously ill in hospital”, the Merseyside club said in a statement on Sunday. Hansen won 16 trophies during his 14-year spell at Liverpool, including eight league titles, three European Cups, two FA
Jun 9, 2024, 07:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Michal Sadílek will miss Euro 2024 with a leg injury. Jasmin Walter/Getty Images FC Twente and Czechia midfielder Michal Sadílek will not play in the European Championship in Germany after falling off a bike and hurting his leg, the national team’s spokesperson said on Sunday. The 25-year-old
Jun 9, 2024, 05:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Pedri scored twice in Spain’s win over Northern Ireland. Rafa Babot/Getty Images Pedri is rediscovering his best form and will have an important role to play in Spain‘s European Championship campaign, head coach Luis de la Fuente said after the Barcelona midfielder scored twice in a 5-1
Goals in each half by Luka Modric and Ante Budimir got Croatia a historic first win over Portugal in eight matches when they beat the hosts 2-1 in an international friendly on Saturday, as Cristiano Ronaldo remained on the bench. Vitinha brought down Mateo Kovacic in the box soon after kick-off, resulting in a penalty.
Jun 9, 2024, 04:20 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has said he should not have played in their game against Luton Town in February when he injured his hamstring, as he races the clock to be fit for England‘s opening game of the European Championship against Serbia on June 16.
Lizzy Becherano Jun 8, 2024, 08:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni suggested Lionel Messi will likely be a substitute in Sunday’s friendly against Ecuador at Soldier Field in Chicago to ensure the player remains healthy for Copa América. “People will be able to see Messi tomorrow. He will surely play for
A 96th-minute game-winner from 17-year-old soon-to-be Real Madrid forward Endrick earned Brazil a 3-2 friendly victory against Mexico on Saturday in a preparation match for the 2024 Copa America. It was Endrick’s third goal for Brazil, having also scored in high-profile friendlies against England and Spain in March. He will join Real Madrid from Palmeiras this
Jun 8, 2024, 10:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Chicago Red Stars set a new single-game NWSL attendance record with an announced crowd of 35,038 fans watching the team’s matchup with Bay FC at Wrigley Field Saturday. The special one-off match at the the Chicago Cubs‘ historic home beat the previous mark of 34,130,
ESPN News Services Jun 8, 2024, 09:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Coach Gregg Berhalter said the United States men’s national team got a “wake-up call” ahead of this summer’s Copa América in Saturday’s 5-1 humbling by Colombia at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The U.S. made a series of sloppy errors in conceding two
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