Jul 1, 2024, 12:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The United States is host of the 2024 Copa América, and play Uruguay in a must-win match to advance into the quarterfinals. Can Christian Pulisic and Co. deliver a major trophy on home soil ahead of the 2026 World Cup? Follow along with ESPN as we
Month: July 2024
ESPN News Services Jul 1, 2024, 06:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions A game of epic personal drama and tears for Cristiano Ronaldo ended with his Portugal making the European Championship quarterfinals after beating Slovenia in a penalty shootout on Monday. The last-16 game went to a shootout because Ronaldo’s extra-time spot kick in the
Bernardo Silva struck the winning spot kick and Diogo Costa made three saves as Portugal won a penalty shootout 3-0 against battling Slovenia to reach the quarter-finals at Euro 2024 where they will meet France. After a scoreless 90 minutes, Cristiano Ronaldo had a chance to put Portugal ahead from the penalty spot in the
Lizzy Becherano Jul 1, 2024, 01:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Lionel Messi will headline the MLS All-Star roster for the first time when the team faces Liga MX‘s best at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, on July 24. Messi joined Inter Miami CF in July 2023, narrowly missing out on last year’s All-Star Weekend.
Substitute Randal Kolo Muani forced an own goal with five minutes left to send twice-winners France through to the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 on Monday after beating a disappointing Belgium 1-0 in Dusseldorf. France will meet the winner of Monday’s match between Portugal and Slovenia in the quarterfinals in Hamburg on Friday. With the game
Jun 26, 2024, 01:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions England goalkeeper Mary Earps has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer from Manchester United, the French club announced on Monday. Earps has signed a contract until the end of the 2025-26 season at PSG after her deal at Old Trafford, which she had previously held
Open Extended Reactions Jude Bellingham is being investigated by UEFA for allegedly “breaching the basic rules of decent conduct” by motioning to grab his crotch in front of the Slovakia bench after scoring a stoppage-time equaliser during England’s Euro 2024 round-of-16 win in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday. Bellingham, 21, has said on social media that the
Jul 1, 2024, 05:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a five-year deal to sign Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle United, the club announced on Sunday. The 19-year-old joined the club after a successful season on loan at Feyenoord, the runners-up of the Eredivisie, where he made 37 appearances
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 1, 2024, 06:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, sources have told ESPN. United have made contact with De Ligt’s representatives and an official approach to Bayern is expected soon. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The club have turned their
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 30, 2024, 05:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are close to reaching a settlement with Newcastle United to appoint Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, a source has told ESPN. Ashworth has been on leave since February after informing Newcastle United he wants to make the switch to Old
Open Extended Reactions Jude Bellingham has quoted former American president Theodore Roosevelt in response to his critics after scoring a crucial equaliser six minutes into stoppage time during England‘s Euro 2024 round of 16 win against Slovakia. Bellingham, who marked his 21st birthday on Saturday, saved England from defeat with a scissor-kick goal with just
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJun 30, 2024, 07:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions COLOGNE, Germany — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lauded the role of Rodri as his side came from behind to beat Georgia 4-1 and set up a mouthwatering Euro 2024 quarterfinal against hosts Germany in Stuttgart on Friday. Manchester City‘s Rodri scored
Open Extended Reactions Mexico sporting director Duilio Davino has stated that coach Jaime “Jimmy” Lozano will maintain his job despite a disastrous early exit in the Copa América group stage. Needing a victory in their final group stage match, El Tri failed to qualify for the knockout round after stumbling to a 0-0 draw with
Ecuador secured a place in the Copa América quarterfinals on Sunday after grinding out a 0-0 draw with Mexico, which bowed out of the tournament after finishing third in Group B. Ecuador will now play defending champions Argentina in the quarters, while group winners Venezuela, who beat Jamaica 3-0, take on Canada. Ecuador finished level
Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mexico‘s vessel has sunk. Navigating through the choppy waters of the Copa América, El Tri and manager Jaime “Jimmy” Lozano failed to reach the safety of the tournament’s knockout round after a dismal group stage exit. With four points in hand after Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Ecuador, the Concacaf
Jeff Kassouf Jun 30, 2024, 03:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CONMEBOL has suspended Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa for the team’s 2024 Copa América group stage finale against the United States. The suspension is the result of Uruguay entering the pitch late for the start of their 5-0 victory over Bolívia on Thursday. Copa América
Jeff Kassouf Jun 30, 2024, 07:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The United States men have their collective backs against the wall at the Copa América ahead of Monday’s decisive group finale against Uruguay, but USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter and captain Christian Pulisic insisted on Sunday that the pressure is