Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 2, 2024, 02:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES, California — Erik ten Hag has challenged Manchester United‘s new owners to “prove” they back him by sticking with him during difficult periods next season. Ten Hag has kept his job despite finishing eighth in the Premier League last season and the
Month: August 2024
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 1, 2024, 08:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he’s still waiting to find out the extent of injuries picked up by Marcus Rashford and Antony against Real Betis. The pair were both forced off during the second half of United’s 3-2 win in San Diego
Aug 1, 2024, 08:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Longtime United States women’s national team forward and two-time World Cup-winner Christen Press played her first game in more than two years on Thursday, appearing as a substitute in Angel City‘s against San Diego Wave FC. Press came on in the 88th minute of Angel City’s
Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 1, 2024, 10:32 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions At the end of a summer that’s been full of disappointment for fans of the U.S. men’s national team, the success of the men’s Olympic squad here has been a welcome change. At
ESPN News Services Aug 1, 2024, 07:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentina are expecting to face a hostile atmosphere when they take the field to face hosts France in the quarterfinals of the men’s Olympic soccer tournament in Bordeaux on Friday. The context comes amid fallout from a video of Argentina players singing an
Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterAug 1, 2024, 07:00 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions The Euros and Copa America ended barely two weeks ago, bleeding right into the Olympics and club exhibition season. The German second division starts its season this Friday, while other midtier leagues such
Open Extended Reactions Javier Aguirre said he couldn’t “say no to my country” as he was unveiled as Mexico coach for a third time on Thursday. And. after previously serving as a late-minute savior in qualification for the 2002 and 2010 World Cups, Aguirre praised the long-term plan that will see assistant Rafa Márquez take
Rodrigo Faez, Madrid correspondentAug 1, 2024, 05:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid academy product César Palacios will return to Spain for further evaluation after tearing his ACL during the club’s preseason U.S. tour, sources told ESPN. The 19-year-old midfielder suffered the injury five minutes into his first-team debut Wednesday night at Chicago’s Soldier
Aug 1, 2024, 02:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former LA Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic said Thursday that Major League Soccer is not growing as fast as it could due to the league having “too many rules.” Ibrahimovic, one of the most decorated players of the past two decades, spent two seasons with the Galaxy
Aug 1, 2024, 09:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The contenders at the 2024 Olympic Games women’s soccer tournament are down to the final eight as the United States gears up for a quarterfinal clash on Saturday against Japan. The USWNT won all its games in the group stage under new coach Emma Hayes in
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 1, 2024, 12:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Fulham have made a fresh bid for Scott McTominay, a source has told ESPN, but the Manchester United midfielder remains undecided on his future. McTominay is wanted by Fulham, who have offered £20 million ($25.5m), as well as Everton, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. Galatasaray were
Open Extended Reactions Saudi Arabia has included plans to construct 11 new stadiums, including one that will be built 350 metres above the ground, as part of its formal bid to stage the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Although Saudi Arabia is the only country aiming to secure hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup, having
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 1, 2024, 05:46 AM ET LOS ANGELES — For most clubs, the summer transfer window is about refreshing the playing squad. For Manchester United, it’s also been about clearing out manager Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff and pretty much starting again. Aside from bringing back one of the greatest goal scorers the
Adriana Garcia Aug 1, 2024, 06:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Lionel Messi has been named in the Copa América Team of the Tournament. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Lionel Messi is among five Argentina players included in Conmebol’s 2024 Copa América team of the tournament, named over two weeks after it finished. The Argentina captain scored only
Gabriel Tan Aug 1, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The hope for Japan was always to advance from the group stage of the women’s football tournament at the Paris Olympics — but it was never going to be easy. Drawn alongside reigning world champions Spain, perennial contenders Brazil and African powerhouses Nigeria, Japan
Adriana Garcia Aug 1, 2024, 04:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil striker Neymar has admitted “there are days that I want to give up” during his recovery process following a serious knee injury. The Al Hilal forward has been sidelined since October after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee
ESPN News Services Aug 1, 2024, 12:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazilian sensation Endrick made his Real Madrid debut in a 1-0 friendly loss to AC Milan on Wednesday. The match, played at Chicago’s Soldier Field in front of a crowd of 61,568, served as a showcase for the 18-year-old forward despite the absence
SAN DIEGO, California — Manchester United are facing more injury problems after Marcus Rashford was forced off during their friendly against Real Betis on Wednesday. Rashford scored a first-half penalty in a 3-2 win for United at Snapdragon Stadium but was replaced in the second half after taking a heavy knock to his right ankle.
Marissa Lordanic Jul 31, 2024, 09:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s the hope that kills you. Arguably even more so when the hope has no right to exist. Nothing about this Olympic campaign suggested the Matildas deserved to make it to the knockout stage at Paris 2024, and there was even less evidence that
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 31, 2024, 10:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have been dealt a double injury blow with Leny Yoro and Rasmus Højlund set for lengthy spells on the sidelines, a source has told ESPN. Yoro has been ruled out for three months for a foot injury while Højlund will miss the