Month: August 2024

Aug 24, 2024, 07:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions United States star Christian Pulisic has given his full approval to the potential hiring of Mauricio Pochettino as new USMNT coach, adding that the time is right for a change. ESPN reported last week that Pochettino, a former coach of Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain ant Tottenham, has
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Open Extended Reactions Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is set to undergo an MRI scan on a groin injury amid fears the Brazil striker could be set for a spell on the sidelines. Jesus missed Saturday’s 2-0 win at Aston Villa and will be assessed in the coming days with Arsenal next in action against Brighton
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Second-half goals by Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey earned Arsenal earn a hard-fought 2-0 win at Aston Villa on Saturday as Mikel Arteta’s side continued their perfect start to the Premier League season. Villa did the double over Arsenal last season, defeats that ultimately cost the Gunners the title, and had plenty of chances to
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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 24, 2024, 10:53 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 Erik ten Hag was left “very disappointed” by Manchester United‘s late 2-1 defeat to Brighton
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Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 24, 2024, 06:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona have included Dani Olmo in their matchday squad for Saturday’s fixture against Athletic Club at the Olympic Stadium as they race to get him registered with LaLiga in time. Olmo, 26, joined Barça from RB Leipzig for an initial €55 million
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Aug 23, 2024, 07:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Uruguay suspended all football activity for the weekend on Friday due to “the delicate health situation of Juan Izquierdo“, after the Nacional defender suffered an irregular heartbeat during the match against São Paulo in the Copa Libertadores. Izquierdo, who replaced Sebastian Coates at halftime, fell to
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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 24, 2024, 01:00 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 Jürgen Klopp said he believes Arne Slot’s imprint on Liverpool is already “obvious,” adding that
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ESPN News Services Aug 23, 2024, 06:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain seem to be doing just fine without Kylian Mbappé. PSG routed Montpellier 6-0 on Friday to make it two wins in two games in the French league as they start life without Mbappé, who left for Real Madrid this
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola has said he wants the hearing over Manchester City‘s alleged breaches of Premier League rules to be concluded quickly. An independent panel is set to begin hearing evidence on Sep. 16. It’s expected to last around two months with a final outcome
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Open Extended Reactions Mason Greenwood is set to change his international allegiance from England to Jamaica, sources told ESPN. The 22-year-old has made just one competitive appearance for England, as a late substitute in a UEFA Nations League clash with Iceland in September 2020. Jamaica have made a formal approach to transfer Greenwood’s international registration
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Aug 23, 2024, 01:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Arsenal forward Fabio Vieira is set to return to former club Porto on loan, sources told ESPN’s James Olley. Negotiations are at an advanced stage between the two clubs over a straight-loan deal that doesn’t include any option or obligation to buy. The 24-year-old moved to
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola has admitted it was a “surprise” to get the opportunity to re-sign Ilkay Gündogan. The German midfielder has returned to Manchester Cityafter spending last season at Barcelona. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Gündogan has signed a one-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with
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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Aug 23, 2024, 07:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Jude Bellingham started Real Madrid’s LaLiga opener against Mallorca. Getty Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham suffered a muscular injury in his right leg in training on Friday, the club has confirmed. A source told ESPN that Bellingham was expected to be absent until
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