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Jan 7, 2025, 06:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ange Postecoglou has said that even Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would struggle in his Tottenham side. Salah has been one of the most in-form players in Europe this season, scoring 21 goals in 27 games and helping Liverpool top the Premier League after 19 games. Editor’s

Open Extended Reactions Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal‘s failure to adapt to the Carabao Cup ball was a factor in Tuesday’s 2-0 semifinal, first leg defeat to Newcastle United. Goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon put Eddie Howe’s side in a commanding position ahead of the return match on Feb. 5. The Gunners wasted

Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJan 7, 2025, 04:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle, sources have told ESPN. The 2018 World Cup winner will depart after the World Cup in the United States, Canada

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 7, 2025, 12:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona forward Raphinha fears the registration fiasco surrounding Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor could affect future signings at the Catalan club. Olmo and Víctor were both unregistered on Jan. 1 after Barça missed a Dec. 31 deadline to prove they are compliant

Jan 7, 2025, 10:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions David Alaba has returned to the Real Madrid squad after suffering ACL injury in 2023. Photo by Maria Jimenez – Real Madrid/Real Madrid via Getty Images David Alaba has returned to the Real Madrid squad ahead of the Spanish Supercopa semifinal against Mallorca following a year-long layoff

Open Extended Reactions Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said he does not focus on what is being said about the club online after forward Mohamed Salah sparked further speculation about his future with a cryptic social media post. The photo, shared on Monday, shows Salah standing over a free-kick alongside teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold and

Open Extended Reactions Chelsea have extended Guro Reiten’s contract. Photo by Harriet Lander – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea have triggered the option to extend Norweigan winger Guro Reiten‘s contract until 2026, the club have announced. The 30-year-old signed a new deal with the Women’s Super League (WSL) reigning champions in December 2023, which

Tom Fenton Jan 6, 2025, 09:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain have signalled their interest in Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, while Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu is firming as an option for Manchester United. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals |

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 6, 2025, 02:00 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions The USMNT will host Venezuela and Costa Rica later this month. Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images World Cup veterans Jesús Ferreira, Tim Ream and Walker Zimmerman headline the 24-player

Jan 6, 2025, 07:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Sérgio Conceição capped an incredible first week at AC Milan by lifting the Italian Super Cup on Monday, wrapping up a period which included two comeback wins, fighting a fever, picking up an injury and smoking a cigar in the dressing room. Conceição replaced the sacked

Real Madrid booked their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with an emphatic 5-0 win over fourth-tier Club Deportiva Minera on Monday, with striker Arda Güler scoring a superb double. Madrid took an early lead when Federico Valverde volleyed home in impressive style within five minutes. Eduardo Camavinga doubled the lead

Open Extended Reactions Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said he believes Manchester United were “disrespected” ahead of Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Anfield. Editor’s Picks 2 Related A late equaliser from Amad Diallo denied Liverpool the victory after Arne Slot’s side had cancelled out Lisandro Martínez‘s strike with goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah.

Open Extended Reactions Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has sparked further speculation over his future, sharing a cryptic photo from his team’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United on social media. The photo shows Salah standing over a free-kick alongside teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk. All three players are out of contract at Anfield at

Jan 6, 2025, 03:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said Jack Grealish must fight for his place in the side’s starting line-up and rediscover the form he showcased during the club’s treble-winning season. The 29-year-old made 50 appearances in City’s 2022-23 campaign, scoring five goals and registering 11 assists

Tom Fenton Jan 5, 2025, 07:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Tottenham Hotspur are weighing a move for unsettled Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani, while Galatasaray have ruled out a January exit for Manchester United target Victor Osimhen. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage

Jan 5, 2025, 03:53 PM ET Rodrigo Garro playing for Corinthians in December 2024. Pedro H. Tesch/Getty Images Argentine midfielder Rodrigo Garro was charged on Sunday with involuntary manslaughter following a crash that killed a motorcyclist in his hometown of General Pico in Argentina’s La Pampa province. The 30-year-old victim, Nicolas Chiaraviglio, died at the scene

Jan 5, 2025, 02:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has said he and his teammates are not satisfied despite earning a draw at Premier League leaders Liverpool, asking why they cannot perform similarly every week. Fernandes provided an assist for Lisandro Martínez‘s opening goal in the 2-2 draw and was

Open Extended Reactions Liverpool head coach Arne Slot disagreed with the idea that Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s lacklustre display in his team’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United came as a result of speculation linking the full-back with a move to Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold, alongside teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, is out of contract at the

Raúl Jiménez scored two penalties against Ipswich. Clive Rose/Getty Images Raúl Jiménez scored twice from the penalty spot as Fulham held Ipswich Town to a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday, extending the hosts’ unbeaten streak to eight league matches. Both teams converted penalties within two minutes as Jiménez cancelled out Sammie Szmodics‘

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 5, 2025, 08:22 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Antonee Robinson has been named U.S men’s player of the year. Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images United States men’s national team and Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been voted the