Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Oct 5, 2024, 06:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid‘s players are “sad” and “worried” after defender Dani Carvajal suffered what looked like a “serious knee injury” in their 2-0 LaLiga win over Villarreal on Saturday. Federico Valverde put Madrid ahead in the first half at the
Month: October 2024
Oct 5, 2024, 01:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Chido Obi-Martin made waves with his form for Arsenal. David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Chido Obi-Martin has confirmed he has signed for Manchester United from Arsenal with a post on Instagram. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The 16-year-old forward caught the eye with his prolific form in
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentOct 5, 2024, 01:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola has called on Manchester City to improve defensively after Fulham failed to take a number of chances at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. City edged the game 3-2 despite Fulham creating an xG of 2.4 compared to 1.5 from Guardiola’s side. Editor’s
By Lori Ewing MANCHESTER, England, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Mateo Kovacic scored either side of halftime to fire Manchester City to an entertaining 3-2 victory over Fulham at a sun-drenched Etihad Stadium on Saturday, as the hosts kept their grip on second place in the Premier League standings. Pep Guardiola’s men have 17 points after
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 5, 2024, 11:01 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 Arne Slot fears the hamstring injury Alisson picked up in Liverpool‘s 1-0 win at Crystal
Oct 5, 2024, 08:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique had no qualms about dropping Ousmane Dembélé for disciplinary reasons, saying on Saturday that he did it for the good of the team even though they lost for the first time this season without the France international. With Kylian Mbappé no
Diogo Jota‘s early goal was enough to give Liverpool a tight 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday and ensure they go into the international break top of the Premier League, though goalkeeper Alisson was forced off injured late on. Palace had the ball in the net inside 30 seconds after Ismaïla Sarr got in behind Kostas
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 5, 2024, 06:29 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 United States defender Chris Richards said the men’s team hiring of Mauricio Pochettino is a
Oct 5, 2024, 02:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Premier League have rejected Manchester City‘s request to postpone their first two games of next season to help the players recover after their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in the United States, Pep Guardiola said on Friday. City and Chelsea are the two English clubs
Danny Lewis Oct 4, 2024, 07:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The winter transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY:
Jeff Kassouf Oct 4, 2024, 10:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Orlando Pride can clinch the franchise’s first National Women’s Soccer League Shield at home on Sunday with a victory over the second-place Washington Spirit. The Pride is also four games away from completing an unprecedented unbeaten season. “We know we have a big
Ian Darke, ESPN.com writerOct 4, 2024, 04:13 AM ET Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most
ESPN News Services Oct 4, 2024, 07:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Napoli manager Antonio Conte admitted he wasn’t sure Napoli deserved their place at the top of Serie A, despite a comfortable win over Como on Friday. After a surprise defeat to Hellas Verona in their opening league match, Napoli have gone unbeaten and
Associated Press Oct 4, 2024, 02:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions For the first time in 22 years, there is a Maldini in the Italy squad. Daniel Maldini was called up by Italy coach Luciano Spalletti on Friday for Nations League matches and could follow in the footsteps of his father Paolo and grandfather Cesare,
ESPN News Services Oct 4, 2024, 05:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Wrexham midfielder George Evans is expected to miss an extended period after suffering ligament damage in his ankle during Tuesday’s 1-0 loss to Stevenage. Evans left the pitch shortly before half-time and did not return for the second half. He is now looking
Lizzy Becherano Oct 4, 2024, 03:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino confirmed FIFA has not selected the additional MLS participant for the 2025 Club World Cup yet, but insists the Herons now possess the “football fundamentals” to earn a spot in the tournament. The 2025 edition of the competition will
ESPN News Services Oct 4, 2024, 01:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions World Cup winner Paul Pogba‘s doping suspension has been reduced to 18 months from an initial four years, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday. “The suspension is now 18 months, starting Sept. 11, 2023,” CAS director general Matthieu Reeb
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentOct 4, 2024, 10:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has refused to give assurances to under-fire manager Erik ten Hag and insisted a decision on the Dutchman’s future is out of his hands. Ten Hag is under pressure after a run of four games without a win
Associated Press Oct 4, 2024, 11:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Borussia Dortmund and United States men’s national team winger Gio Reyna has had a further setback to his recovery from a groin injury. Reyna strained his groin while training with the USMNT last month, missing friendlies against Canada and New Zealand. He has now
Oct 4, 2024, 09:02 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola spoke evocatively of his “deep” bond with Manchester City and said that he sees winning games as the best way to defend the club. City are being tried for 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League‘s financial regulations in front of an independent hearing