Feb 12, 2025, 03:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Fans attending the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will not be allowed to drink alcohol, the country’s ambassador to the United Kingdom said on Wednesday. Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud said those travelling to the tournament should respect the Gulf nation’s culture and that
Month: February 2025
Associated Press Feb 12, 2025, 10:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After scoring another goal in the Champions League, England captain Harry Kane reiterated his desire to one day take his kicking skills to the NFL. Kane netted what proved to be the winning goal for Bayern Munich in a 2-1 victory over Celtic in
Associated Press Feb 12, 2025, 07:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions FC Dallas acquired Argentine midfielder Luciano Acosta from FC Cincinnati for at least $5 million Wednesday in one of the biggest official cash-for-player swaps to date in MLS. The 2023 MLS MVP is Cincinnati’s franchise leader with 54 goals and 72 assists after joining
Feb 12, 2025, 05:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he believes referee Michael Oliver “lost control” of Wednesday’s Merseyside derby which ended in a drama-filled 2-2 draw that saw four red cards shown after full time. The game ended in chaotic scenes, with Everton defender James Tarkowski scoring a
Feb 12, 2025, 04:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucouré were sent off following an on-pitch brawl after Liverpool and Everton dramatically drew 2-2 in the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday, with visiting head coach Arne Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff also receiving red cards after an interaction
Feb 12, 2025, 05:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Welcome to the second day of the knockout phase playoff first legs of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season! Europe’s premier club competition has now reached the knockout stage as we now figure out which teams will make it to the round of 16. Enjoy the
Adriana Garcia Feb 12, 2025, 01:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Spain women’s coach Montse Tomé has cited “sporting reasons” for again leaving 2023 World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso out of her latest squad. Tomé on Wednesday announced her roster for the upcoming UEFA Women’s Nations League games against Belgium and England. Asked about Hermoso,
Lizzy Becherano Feb 12, 2025, 01:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New Inter Miami CF signings Tadeo Allende, Gonzalo Luján and Telasco Segovia have said that the chance to play on the same team with Lionel Messi was an integral part of their respective decisions to join the Major League Soccer team this offseason. “Well
Feb 12, 2025, 07:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Spain women’s football coach Jorge Vilda told a court on Wednesday that he attempted to persuade player Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss on the mouth his boss Luis Rubiales gave her at the 2023 World Cup but denied he had tried to strong-arm her.
Feb 12, 2025, 05:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has hit back at club great Paul Scholes over his claim that the Argentina international “isn’t good enough to win the Premier League.” Scholes has been critical of a number of United players as the club struggle for form in the
Feb 12, 2025, 06:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Football Australia said on Wednesday it looked forward to Sam Kerr‘s return to the pitch after the national women’s captain was found not guilty of racial abuse but the episode has left a sour taste for some Australian fans and pundits. Kerr was acquitted by a
Open Extended Reactions Arsenal fear Kai Havertz has suffered a significant hamstring injury amid growing speculation he could miss the rest of the season, sources have told ESPN. The 25-year-old is set to undergo further tests in the next 24 hours to determine the full extent of the problem sustained during a training session on
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Feb 12, 2025, 03:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Vinícius Júnior has admitted that he’s “no saint” when it comes to his on-field behaviour, but accused referees of failing to protect him when he’s targeted by Real Madrid‘s opponents. The Brazil international delivered a man-of-the-match performance in Madrid’s 3-2 comeback win
Feb 12, 2025, 04:52 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has insisted the club can “win a Premier League” under Ruben Amorim despite the Portuguese coach’s difficult start to life at Old Trafford. Since Amorim succeeded Erik ten Hag at the beginning of November, United have lost seven of their 13
Open Extended Reactions Arsenal are assessing Kai Havertz after the forward suffered an injury scare during their winter training break in Dubai, sources have told ESPN. The exact nature of the problem is unclear but he is thought to have suffered a muscular injury and will now undergo further tests. Arsenal returned from their break
Jeff CarlisleFeb 12, 2025, 01:18 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions FC Cincinnati is finalizing a deal to acquire attacking midfielder Evander from the Portland Timbers in exchange for $12 million in cash plus add-ons a source confirmed to ESPN. The transaction, if
ESPN News Services Feb 11, 2025, 07:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Juventus were frustrated by PSV Eindhoven‘s gritty defending until Weston McKennie broke the deadlock with a stylish goal in their Champions League playoff on Tuesday. The United States midfielder struck a blistering shot into the top right corner from just inside the penalty
Open Extended Reactions John Stones admitted he was left feeling “anger and frustration” after Manchester City conceded two late goals to lose 3-2 to Real Madrid on Tuesday. The result leaves City with a mountain to climb to progress from their Champions League play-off ahead of the second leg in Madrid next week. Pep Guardiola’s
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Feb 11, 2025, 06:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Vinícius Júnior said a banner from Manchester City fans — backing Rodri in their Ballon d’Or dispute — helped inspire him to put in a man-of-the-match performance in Real Madrid‘s 3-2 comeback win in the Champions League on Tuesday. Fans at the
Rob Dawson Alex Kirkland Feb 11, 2025, 06:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — Real Madrid scored two late goals to beat Manchester City 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday and take a giant step towards the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s side were leading 2-1 after 86
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