Month: August 2024

Associated Press Aug 13, 2024, 03:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions England forward Cole Palmer has signed a two-year contract extension that ties him to Chelsea until 2033, the Premier League club said Tuesday. Palmer joined from Manchester City in September last year and was one of the best players in the Premier League, finishing
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ESPN News Services Aug 13, 2024, 04:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Jose Mourinho’s hopes of leading Fenerbahce into the revamped Champions League ended Tuesday when the Turkish team were knocked out in the third qualifying round by Lille. Lille advanced as the 3-2 winners after two legs as Canada striker Jonathan David converted a
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Sheffield United came from behind to beat Wrexham 4-2 on Tuesday to put a quick end to the newly-promoted League One side’s Carabao Cup campaign. The hosts were by far the better team throughout at Bramall Lane, but went behind against the run of play in the 29th minute when William Boyle scored from close
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Aug 13, 2024, 03:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have completed the signings of Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. A source has told ESPN that the deal is worth a combined £60 million ($76.6m) including add-ons. Netherlands centre-back De Ligt has signed a
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Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 13, 2024, 07:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his team must learn quickly from Monday’s 3-0 defeat to AS Monaco as they prepare to kick off the new LaLiga season against Valencia at Mestalla on Saturday. Lamine Camara, Breel Embolo and Christian Mawissa all scored
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Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 13, 2024, 09:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions U.S.-born Mexico international Julián Araujo has joined Premier League side Bournemouth from Barcelona in a transfer worth €10 million ($10.9m), the two clubs have confirmed. Araujo, 22, joined Barça from LA Galaxy in 2023 but never made a competitive appearance for the
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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 13, 2024, 06:02 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Fiorentina are keen on bringing in United States midfielder Weston McKennie from Juventus, a source
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Aug 13, 2024, 06:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions West Ham United have signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United, the London club announced on Tuesday. “It was a no brainer for me to join West Ham,” Wan-Bissaka said of his move. “I’m excited and happy to be here. “It’s an amazing feeling to be back
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Aug 13, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City‘s title-winning trio Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Rodri lead the PFA men’s Player of the Year shortlist which was announced on Tuesday, with Arsenal‘s Martin Ødegaard and Chelsea‘s Cole Palmer also in contention for the honour. Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins, who
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Open Extended Reactions Manchester City‘s hearing over their alleged 115 breaches of Premier League rules is set to start on Sept. 16, sources have exclusively told ESPN. Sources have told ESPN that the independent panel hearing is anticipated to last approximately two months with the aim a final verdict being reached — including any potential
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Rajan Hothi Aug 12, 2024, 07:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Zubimendi turns down Liverpool Real Sociedad midfielder and rumoured Arsenal target Martín Zubimendi has rejected an approach from Liverpool,
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ESPN News Services Aug 12, 2024, 06:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New Chelsea signing Caleb Wiley will spend the season on loan at French team Strasbourg, the two clubs said Monday. Chelsea signed the 19-year-old American left-back from Atlanta United FC last month, and he then played for the U.S. at the Paris Olympics.
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Lizzy Becherano Aug 12, 2024, 06:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAFC head coach Steven Cherundolo said Olivier Giroud will be available to play for the MLS team for the first time on Tuesday night in its Leagues Cup match against the San Jose Earthquakes at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Though LAFC signed Giroud
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Julien Laurens, CorrespondentAug 12, 2024, 07:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NBA star Kevin Durant has become a new minority shareholder of three time defending Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain, the French club announced on Wednesday. The recent Olympic gold medalist with Team USA at the 2024 Olympics has invested a few millions dollars of
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ESPN News Services Aug 12, 2024, 03:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Brentford signed attacking midfielder Fabio Carvalho from fellow Premier League side Liverpool on a five-year deal, the West London club announced on Monday. The financial details were not disclosed but British media reported that the deal was worth around £27.5 million ($35.10 million).
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Barcelona‘s preparations for the new LaLiga season ended with a disappointing 3-0 defeat at home to Monaco in the Joan Gamper Trophy at the Olympic Stadium on Monday. Lamine Camara, Breel Embolo and Christian Mawissa struck in the second half as the Ligue 1 side became the first team to beat Barça in their annual
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Aug 12, 2024, 10:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Julián Álvarez has sealed a move to Atlético Madrid after two years with Manchester City, the Spanish club announced on Monday. A source told ESPN that City will receive £82 million ($104m) for the Argentina international. Editor’s Picks 2 Related It represents a record sale for
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