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ESPN News Services Dec 18, 2024, 04:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma‘s face was bloodied after being hit by an opponent’s cleat in the team’s 4-2 Ligue 1 win over Monaco on Wednesday. The Italy international took the studs of Wilfried Singo‘s cleat in the 17th minute at the Stade

ESPN News Services Dec 18, 2024, 06:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Holders Liverpool booked their berth in the Carabao Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Southampton at a wet and windy St Mary’s Stadium on Wednesday, thanks to goals from Darwin Núñez and Harvey Elliott. Their manager Arne Slot was not on the

ESPN News Services Dec 18, 2024, 02:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Browns are hosting the world’s most famous “footballer.” Lionel Messi, who was named MVP of MLS in his first season with Inter Miami CF, is expected to play in Cleveland on April 19 against the Columbus Crew in the Browns’ 67,000-seat stadium,

Dec 18, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The January transfer window for the Women’s Super League (WSL) opens on Jan. 1 and closes on Jan. 30. While money is tight, as ever, in the women’s game, there are some possible deals in the offing. We assess what could happen at each of the

Dec 18, 2024, 08:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The CIES Football Observatory has published data on the most used players over the course of the calendar year, with Barcelona‘s Jules Koundé atop the list and Liverpool‘s Virgil van Dijk and Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde among the top five. France defender Koundé played a

Dec 18, 2024, 05:44 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted that he has tried to influence referees in games this season, adding that his attempts have not worked. The former Feyenoord coach talked of wanting to create a siege mentality at Anfield in order to make officials give his

Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCDec 17, 2024, 04:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The folks behind the Super League are back. A22 Sports, the company charged with organising an alternative competition to the UEFA tournaments (Champions League, Europa League and Conference League) announced on Tuesday that they had petitioned UEFA to recognize their new

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentDec 17, 2024, 01:14 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Two-time World Cup winning defender Becky Sauerbrunn, a mainstay with the United States women’s national team for over 15 years, as well as in the NWSL, announced her retirement

ESPN News Services Dec 17, 2024, 04:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Marta won the inaugural FIFA award for the best goal in women’s soccer — named after the Brazil great herself. The 38-year-old was given the Marta Award at The Best FIFA Football Awards on Tuesday for her goal for Brazil in an international

Open Extended Reactions Emma Hayes has been named women’s coach of the year at FIFA’s The Best awards. Karl Bridgeman – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes was named women’s coach of the year at the FIFA 2024 The Best awards on Tuesday. It has been another stellar year

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 17, 2024, 11:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti has said he’s “optimistic” about Kylian Mbappé‘s recovery from injury ahead of the Intercontinental Cup final. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Mbappé flew to Doha, Qatar on Monday with his teammates for Wednesday’s game, which will see 2024 Champions League winners

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 17, 2024, 07:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Super League promoter A22 Sports said on Tuesday that it had submitted a proposal to UEFA and FIFA, asking football’s governing bodies to formally recognise its right to organise a new European competition. The move follows a ruling by the European Court

Adriana Garcia Dec 17, 2024, 04:54 AM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions Moise Kean is making moves on and off the pitch. Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images Fiorentina forward Moise Kean has announced on social media the release of his first album as a rapper. The Italy international has unveiled “Chosen,” his record which includes 11 tracks,

Adam Brown Dec 16, 2024, 07:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Mohamed Salah is closing in on signing a contract extension at Anfield, while Real Madrid are reportedly ready to wait for Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip and rumors from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals

Dec 16, 2024, 03:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ademola Lookman was named the CAF African Footballer of the Year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco after a stellar season with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team. Zambia‘s Barbra Banda won the women’s prize after firing the Orlando Pride to the NWSL

Dec 16, 2024, 12:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The draw for the Euro 2025 group stage was made on Monday, with holders England set to face France in Group D and World Cup winners Spain to come up against Italy in Group B. England will also play against 2017 winners the Netherlands and tournament

Dec 16, 2024, 12:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions United States men’s national team international Christian Pulisic is closing in on a contract extension at AC Milan, while Manchester United are plotting a move for Greek wonderkid Charalampos Kostoulas. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip and rumors from around the globe. Transfers homepage

Dec 15, 2024, 06:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re getting awfully close to Christmas now, and a number of Europe’s big clubs must have been distracted by thoughts of presents under the tree and turkeys on the dinner table. How else could Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and Bayern Munich all

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 16, 2024, 09:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LaLiga will formally report a gesture aimed by Vinícius Júnior at Rayo Vallecano fans after Real Madrid‘s 3-3 draw on Saturday, as well as fan chanting which preceded it, sources have told ESPN. Vinícius was a second-half substitute in the LaLiga clash

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 16, 2024, 05:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Harry Maguire has said he hasn’t given up hope of extending his stay at Manchester United after “positive” conversations about a new contract. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Maguire’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season, although United have an