Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJan 20, 2025, 09:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Another European soccer weekend is in the books, and as always, we have plenty to unpack. Manchester United turned in another brutal home performance in defeat to Brighton, a result that prompted Ruben Amorim to take the criticism for a team
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Open Extended Reactions Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. In this week’s VAR
Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim thought he was taking charge of one of the world’s biggest football teams when he accepted the role of head coach at Manchester United last November. But now he has pulled back the curtain at Old Trafford, he has discovered the reality of a club that have been allowed to
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 19, 2025, 12:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim has said his Manchester United team might be the worst in the club’s history following their 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. United failed to register a shot on target in open play as Brighton dominated at Old Trafford.
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 19, 2025, 12:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — The most shocking aspect of Manchester United‘s dismal 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday is that there was little surprise at all. Anyone who watched the first 80 minutes against Southampton — the Premier League‘s worst team —
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 19, 2025, 07:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Betis are closing in on a loan deal for Manchester United winger Antony, a source has told ESPN. A number of clubs have expressed an interest in signing the Brazil international in January. Real Betis are leading the race and although an agreement
Inter Miami CF began their preseason with a 2-2 draw against Club America in regular time on Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada before winning in penalties (3-2). Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano made his managerial debut after being appointed to the role on Nov. 26, 2024, initiating a new chapter
A heavily-rotated United States men’s national team earned a 3-1 victory over Venezuela in the first of its two international friendlies this month. Saturday’s U.S. squad was made up almost entirely of players from Major League Soccer due to the game falling outside of a FIFA international window. Jack McGlynn and Patrick Agyemang scored about
Justin Kluivert struck a superb hat trick as Bournemouth won 4-1 away at his father Patrick‘s former club Newcastle United in Saturday’s early Premier League kick-off, ending the hosts’ six-match winning run in the league. Ahead of the rest of the weekend’s fixtures, the victory leaves Bournemouth sixth in the league on 37 points, behind
Lizzy Becherano Jan 17, 2025, 04:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino insists American players can compete with the likes of Spain and Argentina in terms of talent, but must be “a little more arrogant” with their mentality when approaching the game. “There is still a gap
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJan 17, 2025, 03:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions On Friday morning in some areas of Paris, you could already see some PSG shirts with his name on it. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia‘s move to the French capital from Napoli hadn’t yet been made official, yet some of the fans could not wait. The thirteen
Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerJan 17, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A version of this article was first published in June 2020 and has been updated. Erling Haaland has signed a lucrative new 9½-year contract, until 2034, which will see him stay at Manchester City for what is likely to be his whole
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 16, 2025, 06:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — Ruben Amorim has inherited a mess at Manchester United. But amid the rubble at Old Trafford, the manager found Amad Diallo and at least for now, that’s enough to keep him, and United, going. For much of the game against Southampton
Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday. United will have fancied their chances of getting back to winning ways against struggling Saints but the hosts were second best from the off, deservedly falling behind to
Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Emily Keogh Close Emily Keogh Correspondent Jan 16, 2025, 04:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Chelsea are leading the race to
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 15, 2025, 06:15 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Brazil superstar and Al Hilal attacker Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides, including Chicago Fire FC, over a proposed move, sources have told ESPN. A source
LONDON — Arsenal came from behind to beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday and close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points. Son Heung-Min gave Spurs a 25th-minute lead against the run of play after his shot from the edge of the box deflected off William
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 15, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — There was a buzz of excitement on Saturday when the Manchester City fans at the Etihad Stadium realised it was Jack Grealish who had picked up the ball to take their 49th-minute penalty in the FA Cup game against Salford City.