Jul 4, 2024, 10:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions John Stones speaking at a news conference on Thursday. Richard Pelham/Getty Images John Stones believes Jude Bellingham’s match-saving equaliser against Slovakia can be a “turning point” for England‘s Euro 2024 campaign. Gareth Southgate’s side were seconds away from going out at the round-of-16 stage against Slovakia before
Month: July 2024
Jul 4, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions From left to right, Emmanuel Ochoa, Ricardo Pepi and Fidel Barajas are three of the countless Mexican Americans navigating the life and career of a dual-national soccer player. Illustration by ESPN Ricardo Pepi, proudly boasting the red, white and blue as he represented the U.S. men’s national
Open Extended Reactions Mikel Arteta has dropped the strongest hint yet that he will sign a new contract at Arsenal by insisting he doesn’t “predict any issues happening” when talks take place. The 42-year-old’s existing deal expires in the summer of 2025 and it was initially expected that negotiations would be held at the end
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 4, 2024, 05:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag won the FA Cup with Manchester United last season. Michael Regan – The FA/The FA via Getty Images Erik ten Hag has signed a new contract with Manchester United, the club have confirmed. The Dutchman has agreed a deal until 2026 to
Constantin Eckner Jul 4, 2024, 03:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The clash between Germany and Spain in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals on Friday could easily be the final of the entire competition. Both national teams have so far impressed with their sophisticated and similar brand of possession football. That’s no coincidence. When the two
Jul 4, 2024, 03:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Phil Foden has said England‘s players must shoulder the blame for their shaky performances at Euro 2024, adding that he “feels sorry” for manager Gareth Southgate. Southgate has been subject to heavy criticism from fans and media over his team selection and tactics throughout the tournament
Jeff Kassouf Jul 3, 2024, 03:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The dean of the USC Annenberg School, Willow Bay, and her husband, Disney CEO Bob Iger, are nearing a deal to purchase control of Angel City FC, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN. The couple’s intent to purchase control of the NWSL
Benjamin Cremaschi scored a dramatic goal while sliding in the box late in the match as Inter Miami CF kept rolling despite a depleted roster, defeating host Charlotte FC 2-1 on Wednesday night. Robert Taylor had the other goal for Miami (14-3-5, 47 points), which has won four consecutive matches — all by 2-1 counts.
ESPN News Services Jul 3, 2024, 07:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Star Wrexham striker Paul Mullin is set to miss the start of the new season after undergoing “minor spinal surgery.” Mullin will also miss Wrexham’s summer tour to the U.S. and Canada that will see the Welsh club, owned by Hollywood actors Rob
ESPN News Services Jul 3, 2024, 09:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former San Diego Wave employee Brittany Alvarado alleged a pattern of abusive behavior by club president Jill Ellis in a social media post on Wednesday. The team vehemently denied the accusations in a statement, calling them “inaccurate and defamatory,” and defended the former
Open Extended Reactions A final-like atmosphere is expected for the Fourth of July top-of-the-table Trafico between the LA Galaxy and LAFC at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. One manager seemed thrilled about it ahead of the match, the other, not as much. Just under 70,000 tickets have already been sold for Thursday’s game, which
Lizzy Becherano Jul 3, 2024, 06:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi‘s status for its Copa América quarterfinal against Ecuador on Thursday is unclear, with the lineup to be determined after the evening training session. “We will train in a couple hours, and then we will decide. One more
Adriana Garcia Jul 3, 2024, 12:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Portugal left-back Nuno Mendes is relishing the chance to face France star and former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappé in Friday’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal. Mendes, 22, played two seasons with Mbappé, who recently joined Real Madrid as a free agent after leaving PSG. Mendes,
Jul 3, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Euro 2024 is down to the final eight teams, but we can all enjoy another three rounds of fixtures before the winner is crowned on July 14. So far, the tournament in Germany has been full of surprises, but what has stood out? Which players have
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 3, 2024, 10:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have informed staff that nearly a quarter of the club’s workforce will be made redundant with the money saved set to be used to improve performances on the pitch, a source has told ESPN. United employees were told of the plans in
Jul 3, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. men’s national team program has endured plenty of grim days in its history. Heck, we’re talking about a team that went 40 years between successful World Cup qualifications. Getting bounced early from the 2024 Copa America doesn’t rise to the
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJul 3, 2024, 08:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DONAUESCHINGEN, Germany — Spain striker Joselu is hoping to bring the curtain down on former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos‘ illustrious career in Friday’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Germany. Kroos, 34, retired from club football after winning the Champions League with Madrid last
Open Extended Reactions Bayern Munich nearly signed João Palhinha in January but it fell through when Fulham struggled to find a replacement. Dylan Hepworth/MB Media/Getty Images Bayern Munich have agreed a deal in principle worth up to €56 million ($60.4m) with Fulham to sign midfielder João Palhinha, sources have told ESPN. The transfer represents a club-record
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJul 3, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It was bound to happen once financial regulations — like the Premier League‘s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) — were tightened. Accounting principles, and the ability to exploit them, become important to teams, like hiring a scout who can unearth a
Jul 3, 2024, 06:18 AM ET UEFA has launched an investigation into Turkey defender’s Merih Demiral‘s “alleged inappropriate behaviour” after he celebrated a goal at Euro 2024 by displaying a hand sign associated with an ultra-nationalist group. Demiral scored both goals on Tuesday in a 2-1 win over Austria to earn a place in the