Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Oct 2, 2024, 06:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti said criticism of Real Madrid‘s 1-0 Champions League defeat at Lille was “fair” and that the team “shouldn’t look for excuses” after struggling against the Ligue 1 side. Jonathan David‘s penalty just before half-time — after Eduardo Camavinga‘s handball had
Month: October 2024
Lizzy Becherano Oct 2, 2024, 10:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Lionel Messi stated Inter Miami CF has completed its first objective of the 2024 MLS season after clinching the 2024 Supporters’ Shield with a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew on Wednesday night at Lower.com Field in Ohio. “I am happy,” said Messi to
Open Extended Reactions So begins the Mauricio Pochettino era. On Wednesday, the new U.S. men’s national team head coach revealed his first roster, which consists of a 25-man call-up that will take part in friendlies against Panama at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 12 and against Mexico at Guadalajara’s Estadio Akron on Oct.
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 2, 2024, 06:46 PM 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 BIRMINGHAM, England — Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez said the crowd was the loudest he’d
Oct 2, 2024, 07:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League is underway in its new format, and we have already seen several players shine. Ángel Di María, at 36, continues to lead Benfica with some standout performances, while Aston Villa‘s Jhon Durán is becoming the most feared super-sub in the competition.
Aston Villa beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday thanks to a brilliant late Jhon Durán goal as the hosts celebrated in style their first home game in Europe’s elite club competition for 41 years. With the Bundesliga side dominating possession but squandering chances, Duran ran onto a high ball in the
Oct 2, 2024, 02:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Welcome to matchday two of the 2024-25 Champions League season! Europe’s premier club competition returns in its new format with nine matches on Wednesday across the continent, providing exciting matchups, top talent and drama. Enjoy the play-by-play from all the games as Real Madrid take on
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Oct 2, 2024, 01:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Atlético Madrid have been handed a three-game partial stadium closure as well as a €45,000 ($49,000) fine after fans threw objects onto the pitch during Sunday’s Madrid Derby, forcing the match to be temporarily suspended. Play was halted midway through the second
Oct 2, 2024, 11:50 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Martin Zubimendi was part of the Spain side that won Euro 2024 this summer. Etsuo Hara/Getty Images Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martín Zubimendi has said he has no regrets over his decision to turn down a move to Liverpool in the summer. The 25-year-old was Liverpool’s
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentOct 2, 2024, 11:00 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Mauricio Pochettino’s first roster as United States men’s national team manager contains plenty of familiar names, a group headlined by AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie
When Inter Miami broke precedent to bring on Lionel Messi, signing him to a contract worth $150 million, the club was making a big bet that it would be worth it. Since Messi joined the league on July 15, 2023, Inter Miami has almost doubled their revenue, the club has told ESPN, making the economic
Emily Keogh Oct 2, 2024, 06:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington Spirit head coach Jonatan Giráldez said he will not play injured players, including Trinity Rodman, unless they are “100% available” ahead of facing unbeaten league leaders Orlando Pride. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Rodman sustained a back injury in the final minutes of the
Oct 2, 2024, 06:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said his team’s start to the season is no cause for panic despite only winning two of their opening six Premier League games. Ten Hag, whose contract was extended in the summer despite United’s ownership sounding out potential
Oct 1, 2024, 03:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has stuck by his view that players who provoke fans should be punished after some home supporters threw objects at visiting Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Sunday’s derby, which was suspended. When Real’s players celebrated Éder Militão‘s opener in the
Bayer Leverkusen‘s Victor Boniface netted a second-half goal to earn a 1-0 home win over AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday, giving the German side a perfect start to their campaign while the Italians are still without a point. Bundesliga champions Leverkusen are on six points after they beat Feyenoord 4-0 in their
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Oct 1, 2024, 05:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Frenkie de Jong made his long-awaited return to Barcelona on Tuesday after being sidelined for nearly five months because of an ankle injury. The Dutch midfielder replaced Lamine Yamal in the 75th minute of Barcelona’s 5-0 rout of Young Boys in the
Manchester City‘s Ilkay Gündogan, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland and James McAtee got on the scoresheet as the visitors thrashed Slovan Bratislava 4-0 on Tuesday for the first victory of their Champions League campaign. City, winners of the 2023 Champions League, have four points after two games, having opened this season’s campaign with a 0-0 home
Associated Press Oct 1, 2024, 04:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Borussia Dortmund fans fly a banner ahead of their Champions League game against Cetlic. Getty Images Borussia Dortmund fans have made their opposition to Champions League reforms clear with a huge tifo blasting European soccer’s governing body UEFA. The supporters displayed the words “UEFA mafia”
Oct 1, 2024, 07:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he has no idea how long it will take to turn his side back into a European force after a humbling 2-0 Champions League loss at Arsenal on Tuesday. The French champions, who lost their talisman Kylian Mbappé to Real
Open Extended Reactions Bukayo Saka said “this is the year” for Arsenal to become winners after scoring in a 2-0 Champions League win against Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s side climbed into the top eight of the new Champions League league phase table, which guarantees a spot in the round of 16 later