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Lizzy Becherano Jul 12, 2024, 04:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa defended his players’ involvement in clashes with Colombia fans following their Copa América semifinal match at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, before criticizing the U.S. and CONMEBOL over the organization of the competition. Following Uruguay’s semifinal

Jul 12, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s here! After a grueling, entertaining and drama-filled month, Sunday night brings the final of the 2024 Copa America, as defending champions Argentina host Colombia in Miami. Which team will reign supreme? Will Argentina and Lionel Messi cruise to victory, or can Colombia shock them? (Game

Open Extended Reactions BERLIN — It has been an eventful journey from figure of ridicule to the brink of national treasure status for Gareth Southgate — a road involving pizza, plastic beer glasses and a brief period as a fashion icon — and now, the England men’s national team manager is potentially 90 minutes away

ESPN News Services Jul 11, 2024, 08:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CONMEBOL has opened an investigation after Uruguay players clashed with Colombian fans at the end of their Copa América semifinal match on Wednesday, the South American soccer governing body said. After Colombia sealed a 1-0 victory in Charlotte, North Carolina, videos on social

Jul 11, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Euro 2024 is down to the final two teams, with the winner set to be crowned on Sunday. So far, the tournament in Germany has been full of surprises, but what stood out from the semifinals as France fell to Spain and England overcame Netherlands. We

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 11, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions During Gregg Berhalter’s tenure as manager of the United States men’s national soccer team, he always seemed to do just enough to meet modest expectations. But he also never

Open Extended Reactions DORTMUND, Germany — Ollie Watkins lived the dream in a split second in Dortmund, the one that all schoolkids repeat day after day in the playground. A winning goal in stoppage time, which sends your country into a major final, after coming off the bench as a substitute. Beat that. And what

Jul 10, 2024, 06:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions United States men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter has been fired after the team’s historic early exit from the Copa América group stage last week, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Berhalter’s exit comes after the United States’ 1-0 loss to Uruguay, marking the first time in

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jul 10, 2024, 07:22 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid will present new star signing Kylian Mbappé at the Bernabéu on July 16, the club announced on Wednesday. Mbappé joined Madrid on a five-year deal this summer after his contract expired at Paris Saint-Germain, ending the LaLiga giants’ years-long pursuit

Lizzy Becherano Jul 9, 2024, 11:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Argentina entered the tournament as reigning Copa América and World Cup champions, with nothing left to prove — just another trophy to play for. Lionel Messi no longer yearns for the validation of his country or feels the burden of

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJul 9, 2024, 07:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MUNICH, Germany — Kylian Mbappé conceded his Euro 2024 campaign had been a failure after France were eliminated on Tuesday, losing 2-1 in the semifinal to Spain at the Allianz Arena. Mbappé set up Randal Kolo Muani to give France an early lead

Open Extended Reactions DORTMUND, Germany– In what is fast becoming his customary style, Kobbie Mainoo is threatening without fuss or fanfare to solve a problem that’s arguably blighted England for years. Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semifinal against Netherlands promises to be the teenager’s toughest test yet, but the Three Lions are hoping they have finally found

Open Extended Reactions UEFA have appointed a referee previously convicted of match-fixing and whose integrity was publicly questioned by Jude Bellingham for England’s Euro 2024 semifinal against the Netherlands. Felix Zwayer will officiate Wednesday’s clash in Dortmund despite being banned for six months in 2005 after taking a €300 ($325) bribe from another official named

Graham Hunter, Spain writerJul 7, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Open Extended Reactions Both of the past two explosive tournament matches between Spain and France have distinctly felt like a battle for the very soul of

Multiple ESPN writers Jul 8, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s clear the U.S. men’s national team needs a new direction. Since the 2022 World Cup, when the USMNT exited in the round of 16 against a superior Netherlands side, there has been little to no evidence of progression. In fact, it looks

Jul 7, 2024, 07:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions France manager Didier Deschamps has come to the defence of his captain and star player Kylian Mbappé amid criticism of the striker’s Euro 2024 performances. Mbappé, 25, has scored just once in the tournament — a penalty in the final group game against Poland — with

Jul 7, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Twenty teams down, four left standing. Euro 2024 has reached the semifinal stage. One of Spain, France, England or Netherlands will be crowned champions in one week’s time, cementing their legacy and securing their own mini piece of history in the process. Editor’s Picks 2 Related

Jul 3, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Euro 2024 is down to the final four teams, but we can all enjoy another round of fixtures before the winner is crowned on July 14. So far, the tournament in Germany has been full of surprises, but what has stood out from the quarterfinals as