Month: July 2024

Associated Press Jul 9, 2024, 03:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Lamine Yamal became the youngest player ever to score at a men’s European Championship on Tuesday when he netted a goal against France in the semifinal match. The 16-year-old Yamal scored in the 21st minute, curling a stunning finish past France goalkeeper Mike Maignan
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Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJul 9, 2024, 07:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MUNICH, Germany — Kylian Mbappé conceded his Euro 2024 campaign had been a failure after France were eliminated on Tuesday, losing 2-1 in the semifinal to Spain at the Allianz Arena. Mbappé set up Randal Kolo Muani to give France an early lead
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Associated Press Jul 9, 2024, 12:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Netherlands‘ preparations for their match against England in the Euro 2024 semifinals were disrupted Tuesday when they had to rearrange travel plans to host city Dortmund because of a “blockage” on a German train line. The Dutch were due to get a train
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Open Extended Reactions DORTMUND, Germany– In what is fast becoming his customary style, Kobbie Mainoo is threatening without fuss or fanfare to solve a problem that’s arguably blighted England for years. Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semifinal against Netherlands promises to be the teenager’s toughest test yet, but the Three Lions are hoping they have finally found
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Jul 7, 2024, 10:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Thiago Alcântara on Monday announced his retirement from professional football following the expiration of his contract with Liverpool. Sources told ESPN the 33-year-old has an offer to return to Barcelona, where he began his professional career, with new coach Hansi Flick keen to add him to
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Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have seen a second bid worth a total of £50 million ($64m) for Jarrad Branthwaite rejected with Everton holding out for closer to £70m for the defender, sources have told ESPN. The 22-year-old made his senior England debut against Bosnia & Herzegovina at the end of last season before missing
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Jul 8, 2024, 08:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Daniel Arzani, 25, reportedly played for Coogee United as a last-minute ring-in last Saturday. Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images Daniel Arzani is expected to escape sanction from club side Melbourne Victory after a photo was circulated which showed the Australia international playing for an amateur team in Sydney. Arzani
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ESPN News Services Jul 8, 2024, 08:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions United States women’s coach Emma Hayes sidestepped a question on whether she should get a raise if a high-priced star such as Jürgen Klopp was hired to replace Gregg Berhalter with the American men. Berhalter has a contract through the 2026 World Cup
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Lizzy Becherano Jul 8, 2024, 06:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Canada men’s national team head coach Jesse Marsch called his team’s Copa América semifinal match against Lionel Messi and Argentina a “privilege” before confirming the defensive plan to limit the Argentine forward when they meet on Tuesday. “We didn’t do well enough with Messi
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Open Extended Reactions Martin Ødegaard is confident Arsenal will be “rewarded with a trophy” next season and has vowed they can come back stronger after last season’s heartbreak. Mikel Arteta’s side set new Premier League-era club records in registering 28 league wins and scoring 91 goals but still fell short as Manchester City claimed their
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Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJul 8, 2024, 12:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Adrien Rabiot has said it will be easier for France to beat Spain in Tuesday’s Euro 2024 semifinal if underperforming teammates Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann can finally find their form at the tournament. France have struggled for goals in Germany so far,
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