ESPN News Services Feb 2, 2025, 07:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid central defender Antonio Rüdiger has been diagnosed with a leg muscle injury sustained in a Spanish league game on Saturday. Madrid said Sunday that Rüdiger has “an injury to the biceps femoris” in his right leg, which will likely see him
Month: February 2025
Feb 3, 2025, 03:21 AM ET Spain World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso is due to testify on Monday in the trial of former football federation boss Luis Rubiales over a kiss that triggered a national “Me Too” moment. The 34-year-old striker is the first witness in the trial starting at Madrid’s High Court and set
Lionel Messi was held scoreless again as Inter Miami CF came from behind to beat Panamanian side Sporting San Miguelito 3-1 in a friendly at the Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez on Sunday. The Argentina star played for 77 minutes before being substituted. Adan Hendricks staked the hosts to a surprise lead midway through the first
Open Extended Reactions John Stones branded Manchester City‘s performance in the final 30 minutes as “unacceptable” as they were thrashed 5-1 by Arsenal on Sunday. After briefly levelling the game at 1-1, City conceded four second-half goals at the Emirates, including three in the final half hour. Stones apologised for the display before criticising the
Feb 2, 2025, 03:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Arsenal remain well adrift of relentless Premier League leaders Liverpool despite a 5-1 hammering of Manchester City on Sunday, but midfielder Declan Rice said there is a determination to hunt the Reds down. Rice provided two assists as Arsenal sent a reminder to Liverpool that the
Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are looking for reinforcements before the transfer window closes following another home defeat on Sunday, with Leon Bailey among their targets. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip on deadline day from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January
Feb 2, 2025, 02:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erling Haaland‘s father, former Manchester City midfielder Alf-Inge Haaland, has aimed a dig at Arsenal after the north London club thrashed Pep Guardiola’s side 5-1 at the Emirates on Sunday. Responding to a post on X by Arsenal after the full-time whistle, Alf-Inge Haaland aimed a
Feb 2, 2025, 05:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Marcus Rashford has joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United, bringing to an end the saga around the England international’s future. Rashford, 27, had not featured in a matchday squad for United since a Europa League win over Viktoria Plzen on Dec. 12 as head
Feb 2, 2025, 02:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Arsenal secured their biggest win over Manchester City in 22 years on Sunday after thrashing Pep Guardiola’s side 5-1 at Emirates Stadium. Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring in the second minute after Manuel Akanji was caught in possession before Erling Haaland equalised 10 minutes
Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER — It was the football equivalent of a cry for help by Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim. By selecting defensive midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a center-forward in what resulted in a 2-0 home defeat against Crystal Palace, Amorim was making a desperate plea for somebody, somewhere, to end his team’s goal-scoring
Robert Lewandowski‘s second-half strike secured a 1-0 win for Barcelona against Alavés on Sunday, as the third-placed hosts reduced the gap on LaLiga leaders Real Madrid to four points. Lewandowski broke the deadlock after a tense first half when Lamine Yamal‘s cross took a deflection off Nahuel Tenaglia and fell to the Polish striker who
Manchester United‘s woeful home form this season continued as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday. Despite United chasing a fourth successive win in all competitions, Palace were much the better side in the first half at Old Trafford, passing up several chances to capitalise on their
Feb 2, 2025, 06:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have signed Patrick Dorgu after the defender impressed at Lecce in Serie A. Timothy Rogers/Getty Images Manchester United have completed the signing of full-back Patrick Dorgu from Serie A club Lecce, the Premier League club have announced. Sources told ESPN that United agreed a fee
Feb 2, 2025, 04:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Robin van Persie’s Heerenveen side were held to a 2-2 draw by Fortuna Sittard. Getty Heerenveen boss Robin van Persie was left exasperated after match officials mistakenly allowed Fortuna Sittard to field 12 players against his side on Saturday. The incident took place in the 88th minute
Feb 2, 2025, 05:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United and Arsenal are both in contact with Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel ahead of deadline day, while Juventus are plotting a summer move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage
Open Extended Reactions The winter transfer window closes across most of Europe’s major leagues at 11 p.m. GMT / 6 p.m. ET on Monday and there are still plenty of deals to be done. Despite having a month to make their moves, some of the biggest clubs are still looking for the crucial signing that
Adam Brown Feb 1, 2025, 07:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Unai Emery wants two deals sealed ahead of Deadline Day with Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford potentially headed to Aston Villa, while Juventus are plotting a summer move for Victor Osimhen. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the
Feb 1, 2025, 11:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Mohamed Salah has risen to sixth in the Premier League‘s all-time goalscoring charts after scoring a brace during Liverpool‘s 2-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday. The Egypt forward put Arne Slot’s table-topping team in front with a 30th-minute penalty before curling a
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Feb 1, 2025, 02:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona‘s 46-game unbeaten streak in Liga F was ended by struggling Levante on Saturday as they lost 2-1 to suffer their first ever defeat at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. María Alharilla opened the scoring in the 50th minute and Ivonne Chacón doubled
Feb 1, 2025, 05:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil international Matheus Cunha has signed a new 4½-year contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. The announcement came after Cunha, the club’s top scorer this season with 11 Premier League goals, netted in a 2-0 home win against Aston Villa to