Nov 22, 2024, 10:54 AM ET Leading Lebanese footballer Celine Haidar is in a medically-induced coma after she was critically wounded in an Israeli strike near her home in Beirut’s southern suburbs, putting her international championship prospects on hold. Captain of her club team and already included in the national youth team twice, the 19-year-old
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Open Extended Reactions Ange Postecoglou has said he is happy Pep Guardiola signed a contract extension at Manchester City so he has a chance to “knock him off” the Premier League summit. City confirmed on Thursday that Guardiola will stay at the club until 2027 after agreeing a new two-year deal. Editor’s Picks 2 Related
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Lizzy Becherano Nov 22, 2024, 12:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Javier Mascherano is set to become the new head coach of Inter Miami in the upcoming days as the two parties finalize contract negotiations, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Mascherano will leave his post as manager of Argentina’s youth team to lead Lionel Messi
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Jeff Kassouf Nov 22, 2024, 06:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Orlando Pride forward Marta held her right index finger in the air inside the swanky stadium club of CPKC Stadium to indicate the No. 1. This is where the six-time world player of the year ranks Saturday’s NWSL Championship among
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ESPN News Services Nov 22, 2024, 04:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Harry Kane became the fastest player to reach 50 Bundesliga goals, eclipsing previous record-holder Erling Haaland, with a hat trick in Bayern Munich‘s 3-0 win over Augsburg on Friday. The England striker netted all three goals in the second half, the first two
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Jeff Kassouf Nov 22, 2024, 01:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver are the three finalists to become the NWSL’s 16th team, commissioner Jessica Berman announced on Friday at CPKC Stadium. The league is in the final stages of a yearlong expansion bidding process and a decision is
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Nov 22, 2024, 01:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo‘s hopes of lifting his first silverware since moving to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia were dented on Friday after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Al Qadsiah. Ronaldo, 38, opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, reacting fastest to some suspect goalkeeping and
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 22, 2024, 09:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — Rúben Amorim believes he is the right man at the right time to re-establish Manchester United as the dominant force in English football. Amorim is the sixth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013 to take the job following
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Adriana Garcia Nov 22, 2024, 05:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Rodri has said Pep Guardiola’s contract extension is “an important incentive” for him to continue at Manchester City but left the door open for a transfer to Real Madrid by calling their reported interest “an honour.” Rodri, who tore his right ACL in September,
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Nov 22, 2024, 06:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The draw for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals was made on Friday, with holders Spain being drawn against Netherlands and Germany set to play Italy as the marquee ties. All of the contests will be played over two legs, with the top-seeded teams from the League
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Nov 22, 2024, 04:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City and the Premier League both claimed victory on after an arbitration panel ruling last month. Getty Images The Premier League has announced changes to its Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules after a vote from clubs. The move comes following a legal challenge from Manchester City.
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Nov 21, 2024, 07:13 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Enzo Maresca has said Reece James has suffered another hamstring injury and will miss Chelsea’s trip to face Leicester in the Premier League this weekend. James, 24, has suffered from frequent muscular injuries over the past few seasons and only returned from a five-month layoff in
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Jeff Kassouf Nov 21, 2024, 09:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman said Thursday that a new team-first mentality has been a major factor in her development as she looks to cap a memorable year with another National Women’s Soccer League title. Saturday’s clash with the Orlando
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Jeff Kassouf Nov 21, 2024, 09:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For years, the global debate around the NWSL’s on-field product has centered around whether it is the best women’s soccer league in the world. Recently, however, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman and an ever-expanding league office have mulled a more provocative
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Jeff Kassouf Nov 21, 2024, 04:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune capped off an incredible first year as a professional player with another award on Thursday when the 23-year-old was named the first recipient of the NWSL’s Midfielder of the Year, and told ESPN that she
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Lizzy Becherano Nov 21, 2024, 01:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Midfielder Julian Gressel said Lionel Messi demanded Inter Miami CF reach higher standards, going as far as to label ties throughout the season as “unacceptable.” “It’s demanding [in the locker room with Messi]. You’re talking about the player with the most wins in the
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