Month: December 2024

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 17, 2024, 07:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Super League promoter A22 Sports said on Tuesday that it had submitted a proposal to UEFA and FIFA, asking football’s governing bodies to formally recognise its right to organise a new European competition. The move follows a ruling by the European Court
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Adriana Garcia Dec 17, 2024, 04:54 AM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions Moise Kean is making moves on and off the pitch. Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images Fiorentina forward Moise Kean has announced on social media the release of his first album as a rapper. The Italy international has unveiled “Chosen,” his record which includes 11 tracks,
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Open Extended Reactions Chelsea have confirmed that the FA have been in contact over an adverse urine sample from Mykhailo Mudryk. Grzegorz Wajda/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has said he is shocked after being notified of a positive drugs test by the Football Association. Reports in Ukraine suggest a prohibited substance was found
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Associated Press Dec 16, 2024, 11:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions With United States striker Folarin Balogun injured, AS Monaco manager Adi Hütter said he is looking for an extra striker in January to give the team more firepower up front. The team have been showing signs of fatigue in recent weeks, both in Ligue
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Dec 16, 2024, 03:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ademola Lookman was named the CAF African Footballer of the Year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco after a stellar season with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team. Zambia‘s Barbra Banda won the women’s prize after firing the Orlando Pride to the NWSL
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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 16, 2024, 09:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LaLiga will formally report a gesture aimed by Vinícius Júnior at Rayo Vallecano fans after Real Madrid‘s 3-3 draw on Saturday, as well as fan chanting which preceded it, sources have told ESPN. Vinícius was a second-half substitute in the LaLiga clash
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 16, 2024, 05:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Harry Maguire has said he hasn’t given up hope of extending his stay at Manchester United after “positive” conversations about a new contract. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Maguire’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season, although United have an
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Dec 16, 2024, 06:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions South Korean winger Yang Min-Hyeok departed Seoul for London on Monday to join Tottenham Hotspur midseason, where he will link up with fellow international Son Heung-Min. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Spurs signed Yang from Gangwon FC in July on a contract valid through 2030. The 18-year-old
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Dec 15, 2024, 05:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Russell Martin was sacked as head coach of Southampton following the team’s disappointing start to the Premier League season, which culminated in a 5-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The 38-year-old departs with the club bottom and already nine points from safety having taken five
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Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentDec 15, 2024, 08:12 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Atlanta United FC has hired Chris Henderson to be its next sporting director, sources have confirmed to ESPN. GiveMeSport was the first to report the news. Henderson held a
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