Month: January 2025

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 2, 2025, 04:56 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 Jonas Eidevall has long been pursued by NWSL clubs. Photo by Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty
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Adriana Garcia Jan 2, 2025, 05:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City midfielder Rodri has said he cannot understand why Cristiano Ronaldo questioned his selection as the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo said that Vinícius Júnior deserved the prize over Rodri because the Real Madrid forward
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Field Level Media Jan 1, 2025, 01:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New York City FC loaned homegrown midfielder James Sands to the German Bundesliga side FC St. Pauli. The loan announced Wednesday runs through June 30, but can be extended through 2025-26 if certain conditions are met. Editor’s Picks 1 Related NYCFC previously loaned
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Wrexham’s Championship hopes took a hit on Wednesday as they dropped to third place, and out of the automatic promotion places, in the League One table after succumbing to a 2-1 defeat to Barnsley at the STōK Cae Ras. The Welsh club’s defeat and Birmingham City’s 1-1 draw with Stockport County meant Wycombe Wanderers’ narrow victory
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LONDON, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Arsenal began the new year in style as they recovered from an early sucker-punch to beat Brentford 3-1 away and move back into second place in the Premier League on Wednesday. Bryan Mbeumo gave the hosts a 13th minute lead with Brentford’s first attack but Gabriel Jesus continued his recent
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Dec 31, 2024, 07:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Premier League transfer window opened on Wednesday, giving clubs the opportunity to improve their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 season and beyond. Teams will be able to sign players until the window closes at 11 p.m. GMT (6 p.m. ET) on Feb. 3,
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Graham Hunter, Spain writerDec 31, 2024, 12:15 PM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Open Extended Reactions Forget Rodri and Vinícius and all that Ballon d’Or “brawling” — let’s say goodbye to 2024 by admitting, unequivocally, that it has been
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