Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 4, 2024, 01:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag in, or Erik ten Hag out? Manchester United fans are either one or the other. A miserable season at Old Trafford has prompted a referendum on the Dutchman’s future, and the former Ajax coach is at risk of being sacked this
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Lizzy Becherano May 4, 2024, 12:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino shut down the possibility of signing players like Benfica forward Ángel Di María and Boca Juniors goalkeeper Sergio Romero due to Major League Soccer’s strict roster rules. “The truth is that I have no knowledge, nor
James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMay 3, 2024, 09:12 AM ET Close James Olley is a senior soccer writer for ESPN.com. Read his archive here and follow him on Twitter: @JamesOlley. Follow on X Email Print Open Extended Reactions Gabriel Jesus joined Arsenal in 2022 from Manchester City. David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Arsenal manager
Bruce Schoenfeld May 2, 2024, 08:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions TURIN, Italy — One recent afternoon, Weston McKennie walked into a pizza parlor. In this part of the world, where he has emerged as one of the top midfielders in Serie A and perhaps Juventus‘ most consistent player, McKennie can rarely go out in
Sid Lowe, Spain writerMay 3, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Julen Lopetegui has been linked to numerous clubs across Europe to take over as their new manager, including West Ham United and AC Milan. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) MADRID — “I had gone 10 years practically without stopping,” Julen Lopetegui said, but when the break came,
Goals by Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich gave Bayer Leverkusen a 2-0 advantage over AS Roma in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal on Thursday. The result extends the unbeaten run this season for Xabi Alonso’s team to 47 matches and is also the first win on Italian soil for Leverkusen since 1999,
Open Extended Reactions LIVERPOOL, England — Sylvester Stallone is an Everton supporter and perhaps the most apt celebrity fan of any Premier League team. After all, the Hollywood actor built a career on rolling with the punches and hauling himself off the canvas as Rocky Balboa. His story has become the story of Everton, a
May 2, 2024, 04:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ralf Rangnick has decided to remain in his role as head coach of the Austria national team, spurning the opportunity to succeed Thomas Tuchel as Bayern Munich manager. The former Manchester United manager, who will guide Austria at this summer’s European Championship in Germany, had been
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 1, 2024, 07:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DORTMUND, Germany — Borussia Dortmund don’t need a star to sparkle. They don’t have Vinícius Júnior, Harry Kane or Kylian Mbappé — the talismans of this year’s other Champions League semifinalists — but the players they do have, they use effectively. Now, seemingly against
May 1, 2024, 09:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Champions League soccer is back for the semifinals! Europe’s premier club competition returns with a high-stakes match on Wednesday, providing exciting storylines, top talent and drama. Enjoy the play-by-play as Borussia Dortmund host Paris Saint-Germain, who are seeking their second and first Champions League titles, respectively.
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentMay 1, 2024, 06:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MUNICH — Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel was in a really good mood on Tuesday before his team’s Champions League semifinal first leg against Real Madrid. Relaxed, smiling, affable, he hugged and patted on the back a few ex-pros and journalists who were pitchside
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentApr 30, 2024, 07:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MUNICH, Germany — When manager Thomas Tuchel was asked this week to assess Bayern Munich‘s challenge against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semifinal he paused for a second before explaining they would not just be facing a team, but also a “myth.”
Apr 30, 2024, 03:19 PM ET Atlético Madrid have been ordered to partially close their south stand for two matches by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after Athletic Club player Nico Williams suffered racist abuse in Saturday’s LaLiga game. Referee Juan Martinez Munuera stopped the match in the 36th minute as part of LaLiga’s protocol
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentApr 30, 2024, 04:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are not expecting offers for Marcus Rashford, a source has told ESPN, believing that there is no market for the England striker this summer. United’s financial position means they would consider bids of north of £70 million ($87.8m) for Rashford if they
Joseph Lowery Apr 29, 2024, 01:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Lionel Messi scored a brace to help Inter Miami in a 4-1 victory over New England Revolution. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) It’s Monday and another week of MLS action is in the books, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power
Cesar Hernandez Apr 29, 2024, 12:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Hollywood stars and Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have bought a minority stake in Liga MX’s Necaxa, a source has confirmed to ESPN. According to the source, the deal was in the works “for months and finalized recently.” – Stream on ESPN+:
Apr 28, 2024, 07:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s another weekend of exciting action across Europe and here we are again to bring you a review of everything you missed. In the Premier League, Arsenal are back on top, and even sweeter, they got there by beating their North London rivals in Tottenham. Meanwhile,
Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Arsenal found a way. Sunday’s 3-2 win at bitter North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur came through a combination of hard work, quality and a little luck, but Mikel Arteta’s side earned the victory they needed to keep Manchester City honest during the Premier League title run-in. The Gunners are determined