Liverpool defender heaps praise on the FIFA manager of the year’s ability to create a family atmosphere at the club and not allow any egos in the dressing room. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk says he was proud to even be nominated as he lost out to Barcelona forward Lionel Messi at FIFA’s The Best
Supporters could watch live in-game stats at Wolfsburg-Hoffenheim. WOLFSBURG, Germany — The Bundesliga became the first professional league to showcase new 5G technology which allows fans to track individual player statistics during Wolfsburg’s clash with Hoffenheim on Monday. The new technology will allow supporters in stadiums across Germany the ability to see live data including passing
During the first five matchdays of the Premier League season, three of the league’s four major African superstars — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane — had reaffirmed their qualities; this past weekend, it was the turn of the fourth – Riyad Mahrez – to step into the spotlight. Mahrez has been the quietest of the
Tammy Abraham was a menace up front but Chelsea fell short in their bid to end Liverpool’s winning run in the Premier League. Chelsea are still yet to win at Stamford Bridge under Frank Lampard following another defeat on home soil. League leaders Liverpool left west London with all three points in a 2-1 win
An own goal from Yerry Mina summed up Everton’s stunning defeat at home to newly promoted Sheffield United. Craig Burley explains why the talent gap between Man City, Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League is going to be a problem. Everton manager Marco Silva has accused his underperforming players of “hiding” after a
Lionel Messi beat Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo to claim a record sixth FIFA’s The Best award given to the top men’s player on Monday. The award was handed to the Barcelona and Argentina captain at a ceremony in Milan. – Champions League group stage: All you need to know – ESPN Champions League
Wayne Rooney came close with several chances, but had to settle for just an assist in D.C. United’s 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders. To watch MLS, subscribe to ESPN+. Seven Seattle Sounders fans were assaulted following Sunday’s match between the Sounders and D.C. United, according to a report filed with Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan Police
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. All the major completed transfers | European transfer review Milan joint Malen chase Reports at Calciomercato claim AC Milan have
Neymar found the back of the net in a 1-0 win for PSG, but ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens says his changed attitude was the best part of the victory. Frank Leboeuf breaks down what Neymar needs to do to get back in the good graces of PSG fans after failing to leave the club in
Gab Marcotti says Barcelona’s midfield still needs to be figured out, but it’s not time for Barca to panic just yet. Craig Burley thinks the January transfer window could be catastrophic for Barcelona. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi each have five Ballons d’Or, but does the Portugal star have an argument to deserving more? Ernesto
Antonio Conte’s Inter remain perfect in Serie A with a 2-0 win over Marco Giampaolo’s lackluster Milan. To watch Serie A subscribe to ESPN+. With both Marcelo Brozovic and Romelu Lukaku scoring against AC Milan, Gab Marcotti outlines how the pair’s squabble after Slavia Prague might have come about. It’s fashion week in Milan and
The referee halts the Atalanta-Fiorentina match in Serie A to issue a warning to fans after racist chants are directed at Fiorentina’s Dalbert. FIFA president Gianni Infantino labeled the situation of racism inside Italian football stadiums “very serious” following the latest incident of offensive chants. A 2-2 draw between Atalanta and Fiorentina on Sunday was
2:06 PM ET Sept 22 (Reuters) – Borussia Dortmund’s Michael Delaney turned a Daichi Kamada shot into his own net in the 88th minute to hand hosts Eintracht Frankfurt an unexpected 2-2 draw on Sunday as his team dropped to third place in the Bundesliga. Dortmund, fresh from their midweek 0-0 draw at home to
Marco Reus was frustrated following criticism of Borussia Dortmund’s mentality. Marco Reus blasted criticism of Borussia Dortmund players’ mentality as a “pain in the ass” after Eintracht Frankfurt scored an 88th-minute goal to snatch a 2-2 draw on Sunday. Last season, Dortmund had led the table for much of the campaign before a poor run
11:25 AM ET Stade Rennais missed out on the opportunity to go top of the Ligue 1 table when they were held 1-1 at home by Lille on Sunday. Adrien Hunou cancelled out Jonathan Ikone‘s second-half strike as Rennes moved up to third on 11 points from six matches, leaving Lille in fifth, one point
4:52 PM ET Karim Benzema scored in the 64th minute as Real Madrid earned an away victory at Sevilla on Sunday. The win gives some relief for Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, who is facing pressure following his side’s recent poor form. The game’s lone goal came when Dani Carvajal sent a high cross back
LONDON — There was a time when Manchester United would lose at places like West Ham and it was considered a shock. Not anymore. They lost at the London Stadium last season and, on the basis of that and Sunday’s 2-0 defeat, it is likely they will lose here again before re-establishing themselves as Premier
After losing 2-1 to Liverpool, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley says Chelsea’s biggest problem so far this season is finding the back of the net. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) “changes the atmosphere” of matches after his side saw a goal disallowed in their 2-1 loss to league leaders Liverpool on
Alejandro Moreno says Manchester City could have scored far more in their 8-0 win vs. Watford, and he wanted to see them do it. Manchester City’s 8-0 win over Watford was a “joy to watch” after the shock loss to Norwich last weekend, manager Pep Guardiola said. City came within one goal of equalling the all-time
8:53 PM ET Tom Barlow scored his third goal of the season, and the New York Red Bulls defeated the Philadelphia Union 2-0 at Red Bull Arena on Sunday while moving above Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference table. Daniel Royer added his 11th goal late for the Red Bulls (14-13-5, 47 points), who for