Month: August 2024

Lizzy Becherano Aug 7, 2024, 12:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino confirmed Lionel Messi will not feature in the team’s Leagues Cup round-of-32 clash against Toronto FC on Thursday night as he has yet to train with the team since returning from Copa América with an ankle injury.
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Adriana Garcia Aug 7, 2024, 07:50 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Spain forward Jenni Hermoso has said Brazil “don’t play football” as a war of words between players of both teams erupted following Tuesday’s semifinal. Brazil stunned the world champions Spain 4-2 and will face the United States in the gold medal showdown in Paris
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 7, 2024, 07:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are exploring plans to keep Old Trafford even if they decide to build a new stadium, a source has told ESPN. United are leaning towards building a new 100,000-capacity stadium rather than redeveloping Old Trafford, although a final decision has not been
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Adriana Garcia Aug 7, 2024, 05:13 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentina president Javier Milei has expressed solidarity to Lionel Messi and his family after their mansion in Ibiza was vandalised by climate change activists and called for the Spanish government to guarantee the safety of the Argentine citizens. A group of vandals broke into
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Jordi Blanco Moises Llorens Aug 6, 2024, 02:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Barcelona reached an agreement in principle with Leipzig on Tuesday for the transfer of midfielder Dani Olmo to the LaLiga giants, a source authorized to speak for the Spanish club told ESPN. The signing is pending agreement on final
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ESPN News Services Aug 6, 2024, 01:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Bartosz Frankowski had served as video assistant referee at Euro 2024. Getty Two Polish referees will not be involved in the Champions League game between Dynamo Kyiv and Rangers after the Polish FA (PZPN) said on Tuesday that it was investigating reports of improper
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Real Madrid closed out their tour of the U.S. with a 2-1 friendly win over Chelsea at Bank of America Stadium on Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday night. New arrival Kylian Mbappé and last year’s standout performer Jude Bellingham did not take part in Madrid’s tour of the U.S., with the pair resting after a
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AC Milan beat Barcelona in a shootout at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday night as the two teams prepare for their upcoming club seasons, which are only weeks away. Robert Lewandowski scored twice to cancel out a goal and an assist by Christian Pulisic as Barca and Milan finished regular time tied at 2-2
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Associated Press Aug 6, 2024, 05:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil will meet the United States in the final of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament after beating world champion Spain 4-2 on Tuesday. Gabi Portilho and Adriana struck at Stade de Marseille after an own goal from Irene Paredes had put the two-time silver
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Associated Press Aug 6, 2024, 12:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Brazil great Marta lost her appeal against a two-game ban at the Paris Olympics and will miss Tuesday’s semifinal against Spain. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said its judge hearing the urgent case dismissed the application by Marta and the Brazilian
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Lizzy Becherano Aug 6, 2024, 12:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pellegrino Matarazzo confirmed he will remain the head coach of Bundesliga team Hoffenheim, amid rumors linking him to the vacant U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) manager role. German news outlet Bild first reported that the U.S. Soccer federation initiated talks to offer the position
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 6, 2024, 07:46 AM ET Open Extended Reactions André Onana had a mixed first season at Manchester United. Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images André Onana has told Manchester United fans to prepare for Erik ten Hag’s team to take even more risks next season. Onana has occasionally got himself into trouble
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Aug 6, 2024, 09:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Dani Olmo starred in Spain’s Euro 2024 winning campaign. Image Photo Agency/Getty Images Barcelona sporting director Deco is in Leipzig hoping to complete the signing of Dani Olmo for €60 million ($65.6m), a source has told ESPN. RB Leipzig will consider letting Olmo join Barça this summer
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Adriana Garcia Aug 6, 2024, 06:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona defender Jules Koundé said he expects teammate Lamine Yamal to replicate the same sizzling form the Spain star showed at Euro 2024 in the upcoming season. Yamal, who gained promotion to Barça’s first team in July 2023, became the youngest ever player to
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