ESPN News Services Dec 2, 2024, 08:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Everton defender Ashley Young could be in for a dream family clash in the FA Cup third round when his side take on Peterborough United, where his 18-year-old son Tyler plays. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Peterborough travel to Goodison Park next month with
Month: December 2024
Dec 2, 2024, 02:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions We finally have our 2024 MLS Cup matchup decided. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Red Bulls continue their magical run. They defeated Orlando City 1-0, thanks to a goal from Andrés Reyes. This puts Sandro Schwarz’s side into its first MLS Cup final since
Dec 2, 2024, 03:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Holders Manchester United will travel to record 14-times winners Arsenal in the FA Cup third round in January. The third-round matches, where Premier League and second-tier clubs enter the competition, will be held from Jan. 9-13. Last season’s losing finalists Manchester City host fourth-tier neighbours Salford
Open Extended Reactions The International Football Association Board (IFAB) on Monday approved expanded trials of Football Video Support (FVS), an alternative VAR system which gives coaches the chance to challenge decisions. FVS, which was used at the U20 and U17 FIFA Women’s World Cups this year, was initially given the green light for testing by
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 2, 2024, 01:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim has said he is uncomfortable with Manchester United fans singing his name and would rather they showed their support for the players rather than the coach. United supporters have been singing “Ruben Amorim” to the tune of “Give It Up” by KC
Open Extended Reactions The end of an era has already begun at Manchester City. The evidence is staring us in the face. When the greatest teams start to fade, reality is always delayed by a desperation to prove that the past is a pointer to the future. That’s the space now being occupied by Pep
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentDec 2, 2024, 12:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al Khelaifi has been in contact for a while now with Mohamed Salah‘s agent Ramy Abbas regarding the future of the Egyptian winger, sources have told ESPN. Salah, 32, is out of contract at Liverpool this summer and has recently
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCDec 2, 2024, 08:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Another weekend is in the books, and Europe’s top soccer leagues certainly delivered. We had another shocking Barcelona defeat in LaLiga as Real Madrid close the gap at the top, we got Arne Slot’s Liverpool cruising past Pep Guardiola and Manchester
Dec 2, 2024, 08:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday, as a witness described scenes of chaos. The fatalities occurred during the final of a tournament in
Open Extended Reactions Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. In this week’s
Dec 2, 2024, 06:20 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has backed his side to score enough goals to succeed this season, despite an injury to star striker Harry Kane. The England captain, who has 20 goals across all competitions this season and leads the Bundesliga scorers’ list with 14, suffered
Adriana Garcia Dec 2, 2024, 06:44 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo missed out on $1m in a YouTube video with MrBeast. Al Nassr FC/Al Nassr FC via Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo has missed the chance to win $1 million after losing a football shooting challenge to a fan. The Al Nassr captain took part
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 1, 2024, 01:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti praised “dangerous” Kylian Mbappé after he scored a stunning goal in Real Madrid‘s 2-0 win over Getafe on Sunday, saying “that’s what we want from him” after the forward faced criticism for his recent displays. Jude Bellingham put Madrid ahead
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 1, 2024, 01:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim has played down Manchester United‘s chances of finishing in the Premier League top four this season despite leading his team to a 4-0 win over Everton on Sunday. United moved into the top half of the table thanks to two goals each
Open Extended Reactions Liverpool boss Arne Slot has said no one should feel sorry for Pep Guardiola despite his Manchester City side having suffered a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool won their clash against City 2-0 thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah, to go 11 points clear
Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must now “start from zero” after a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool extended their winless run to seven games — including six defeats and four straight Premier League losses for the first time since August 2008. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah — a second-half penalty —
Lizzy Becherano Dec 1, 2024, 07:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The LA Galaxy announced on Sunday that midfielder Riqui Puig tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during the Western Conference final against Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The player underwent testing
Dec 1, 2024, 02:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions In the Premier League, Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the table, while Arsenal and West Ham United played out a goal-fest, Cole Palmer struck again for Chelsea, and Manchester United made easy work of Everton under new manager Ruben Amorim. In LaLiga, Barcelona
Open Extended Reactions Mohamed Salah said Liverpool‘s 2-0 victory over Manchester City will be the last time he faces Pep Guardiola’s side at Anfield as the uncertainty over his future at the club continues. Salah set up Cody Gakpo to score the opener for the hosts on Sunday afternoon before converting a penalty in the
ESPN News Services Dec 1, 2024, 12:44 PM ET Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove was taken off the pitch in an ambulance after collapsing shortly after the start of their Serie A match against Inter Milan on Sunday. Play was halted at the Stadio Franchi in Florence to review a potential VAR check on a disallowed