Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 19, 2024, 07:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have asked Rúben Amorim to get the best of his squad he has inherited at Old Trafford rather than rely on a host of new signings, a source has told ESPN. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Amorim has arrived as head coach and
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 19, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions ST. LOUIS — The second leg of the Concacaf Nations League (CNL) quarterfinal between the United States and Jamaica lacked drama. It was devoid of tension for long stretches.
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Nov 19, 2024, 06:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona official Enric Masip has suggested Paris Saint-Germain were the club that bid €250 million ($263.9m) for teenage forward Lamine Yamal last summer. Barça president Joan Laporta revealed in October the LaLiga leaders rejected the huge offer for the 17-year-old, but he
Open Extended Reactions We looked previously at players who move for large sums before their 21st birthday, but what happens when the cohort is even younger? What happens when the players have yet to turn 19 and, in most cases, there is even less of a body of work to go on? A season, maybe
Nov 19, 2024, 04:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Morgan Rogers has signed a new Aston Villa contract having made his England debut in the recent international break. The 22-year-old’s new deal keeps him at the Birmingham-based club until 2030. The former Manchester City academy player has made an excellent start to the season, scoring
World football’s lowest ranked national team San Marino clinched promotion to Nations League C with a 3-1 comeback victory at Group D1 rivals Liechtenstein on Monday. Goals from Lorenzo Lazzari just after the break, Nicola Nanni in the 66th minute and Alessandro Golinucci 10 minutes later followed Liechtenstein’s first-half opener from Aron Sele. San Marino,
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 19, 2024, 12:30 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions ST. LOUIS – United States men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino said it was “fantastic” to see his players perform in the team’s 4-2 win over Jamaica in the
Open Extended Reactions The Honduras Football Federation have been given a one-match ban and fine by Concacaf following a Nov. 15 incident in which Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was struck by a beer can after earning a 2-0 away loss in the first leg of a Nations League quarterfinal. Concacaf also added that a separate
Mauricio Pochettino’s United States side rode a barnstorming first half to a 4-2 win over Jamaica on Monday in St. Louis, earning a spot in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals next year. First-half goals from Christian Pulisic and Ricardo Pepi put the two-legged series out of reach for Jamaica, already trailing 1-0 from the first
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 18, 2024, 07:59 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions The United States men will face Venezuela in a friendly on Jan. 18 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Monday evening. The match doesn’t fall within
Lizzy Becherano Nov 18, 2024, 07:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni usually demands that individuals regularly feature for their club to be considered for the national team, before emphasizing Lionel Messi‘s case is “different.” Those comments came on Monday, a day ahead of Argentina’s Conmebol World Cup qualifier against Peru
Jeff Kassouf Nov 18, 2024, 11:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions One week after announcing her intent to represent the United States and not the Netherlands, 17-year-old midfielder Lily Yohannes headlines a 24-player USWNT roster for upcoming road matches against England and the Dutch. The 2024 Olympic gold medal-winning Americans will round out the year
A last-gasp goal by Andy Robertson gave Scotland a 2-1 away win over Poland in a pulsating Nations League Group A1 clash on Monday, a result that saw the Scots enter a relegation playoff while the Poles are relegated to the second-tier League B. John McGinn put Scotland in front after three minutes before Poland’s
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 18, 2024, 11:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Rúben Amorim has taken his first training session as Manchester United head coach following the approval of his visa, a source has told ESPN. Amorim took charge of a session at Carrington on Monday ahead of his first game against Ipswich Town at Portman
Open Extended Reactions As a strategy, it seems to make sense: Secure the budding superstar before he becomes prohibitively expensive. It worked out great for Real Madrid with Vinícius Júnior (acquired for €45m at age 16) and Rodrygo (also €45m at age 17), less so with Reiner (€30m at 18). And, of course, the jury
Open Extended Reactions Sportsmanship at its finest. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Australia and Chelsea forward Sam Kerr and United States international midfielder Kristie Mewis are set to become parents, with the pair sharing that West Ham’s Mewis is pregnant in a heartwarming Instagram post. The pair posted a collage of black-and-white photos, holding up
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentNov 18, 2024, 07:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Paul Pogba is determined to continue his career in one of Europe’s top five leagues after terminating his contract with Juventus last week, sources have told ESPN. The 31-year-old can return to training in January next year before his ban for taking a prohibited
Adriana Garcia Nov 18, 2024, 05:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres has played down speculation that he will leave to join Manchester United in the January transfer window. The Sweden international is a reported target of several top European clubs, including Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and United. Editor’s Picks 2
Nov 18, 2024, 05:50 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been handed a seven-game ban and a £100,000 fine by the English Football Association (FA) for using abusive language and bringing the game into disrepute during an interview on Uruguayan television in June. The ban only applies to English club football and not
Jeff Kassouf Nov 17, 2024, 08:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Moments after scoring one of the most iconic goals in NWSL history in her team’s most important game to date, Orlando Pride forward Marta clutched her fist and unleashed a passionate scream before beating her chest and then, with her two thumbs, pointing to