Lizzy Becherano Jul 9, 2024, 11:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Argentina entered the tournament as reigning Copa América and World Cup champions, with nothing left to prove — just another trophy to play for. Lionel Messi no longer yearns for the validation of his country or feels the burden of
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
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
Spain struck twice in five minutes in a pulsating first half to secure a 2-1 comeback win over France on Tuesday as a record-breaking goal from teenager Lamine Yamal and a Dani Olmo effort propelled them into the Euro 2024 final. The 16-year-old Yamal cancelled out Randal Kolo Muani‘s opener with a sublime shot in
Open Extended Reactions MUNICH — The last time Spain were in a major tournament final was 12 years and eight days ago. All but one of the XI starters who demolished Italy in Kyiv to win Euro 2012 that day played for either Real Madrid or Barcelona. And these were peak El Clasico times too:
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
Jul 9, 2024, 03:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Can you believe it? After over three weeks of scintillating action, gripping drama and unfathomable tension, we’re heading into the semifinal stage of Euro 2024. The first game on the menu is a beauty, too, as Spain take on France in Munich. Spain (Euro winners in
Open Extended Reactions BERLIN — Harry Kane and Memphis Depay have scored 111 international goals between them and went into Euro 2024 shouldering the goal-scoring burden for England and Netherlands respectively. However, as the two nations prepare to battle it out on Wednesday in Dortmund for a place in the final, they have done so
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
Jon Arnold Jul 9, 2024, 08:47 AM ET Open Extended Reactions These days, it’s familiar to most soccer fans. In addition to players carrying a Dopp kit as they get off the bus, someone is carrying a thermos and a cup with a fancy design. Maté is mainstream. There’s even an emoji, added to keyboards
Tim Vickery, South America correspondentJul 9, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It is October 2023, and South America’s elite are in the throes of the third round of World Cup qualifiers. In the searing afternoon heat of Barranquilla, Colombia, the hosts go into the closing stages of their match leading Uruguay by two
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
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
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
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
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
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJul 8, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PADERBORN, Germany — It didn’t take long for defender William Saliba to pick his favourite photo from Friday’s quarterfinal between France and Portugal. Of course, he loved Theo Hernández‘s winning penalty in the shootout, the celebrations that followed with the France players, and the
Graham Hunter, Spain writerJul 7, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Open Extended Reactions Both of the past two explosive tournament matches between Spain and France have distinctly felt like a battle for the very soul of
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
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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