Football

Roberto Rojas May 29, 2024, 10:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions When you think must-see events in 2024, what comes to mind? There’s high demand for NFL tickets and the seismic draw of international pop singer Taylor Swift, to name just two, but equally hyped this year has been the chance to see a five-foot,

May 29, 2024, 04:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City are in a very strong position, both financially and with their playing squad. That said, there are always improvements and tweaks to be made, and recent history shows us they’re quite disciplined when it comes to wages and contract lengths. Kevin De Bruyne‘s extension,

ESPN News Services May 28, 2024, 07:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The directions called out by United States women’s soccer coach Emma Hayes carried throughout the field as her team went through drills Tuesday in their first practice together. It’s a new voice. A new way. But same lofty standards. And it’s coming from

Open Extended Reactions Borussia Dortmund are considering a move for Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood and will make a call after Saturday’s Champions League final against Real Madrid. Greenwood, 22, is expected to return to Old Trafford this summer after spending the season on loan at LaLiga side Getafe, where he scored 8 goals in

May 28, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Every week, we will bring you the best performers across Europe’s top five leagues (English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Spanish LaLiga, French Ligue 1 and Italian Serie A) using the unique WhoScored ratings system. The ratings are based on a comprehensive algorithm that uses Opta data

Graham Hunter, Spain writerMay 27, 2024, 01:52 PM 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 Courtois, left, has returned to fitness and is the natural choice to start for Real Madrid in the Champions League final. However, it’s

Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMay 27, 2024, 10:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The European soccer season concluded with domestic cups in England and Germany up for grabs as well as the final round of games in Italy, Spain and France, and boy did we get some talking points. Manchester United‘s embattled manager Erik

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 27, 2024, 03:46 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag believes he could still be sacked by Manchester United despite winning the FA Cup, a source has told ESPN. Ten Hag led his team to a surprise 2-1 victory over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. But the Dutchman, who

Tom Chambers May 26, 2024, 02:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — It arrived in the 24th minute: the moment that the past 12 months had built towards. As Southampton striker Adam Armstrong guided the ball into the bottom corner of the goal with his right foot in front of the Leeds United fans,

Southampton won promotion back to the Premier League on Sunday after beating Leeds United 1-0 in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium in London, earning an immediate return to England’s top tier following relegation in 2023. Often described as the “richest match in football,” promotion means Southmapton are set to receive a windfall of

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 25, 2024, 02:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola has taken the blame for Manchester City‘s FA Cup final defeat by saying he got his game-plan wrong against Manchester United. United won 2-1 at Wembley on Saturday thanks to goals from teenagers Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. – Stream on ESPN+:

Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen battled past second division Kaiserslautern 1-0 on Saturday to win the DFB Pokal (German Cup) and secure the club’s first ever domestic double. Leverkusen won the Bundesliga unbeaten, an historic feat. The only blip on the record of Xabi Alonso’s team this season was losing the Europa League final to Atalanta

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 25, 2024, 02:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag has aimed a pointed dig at Manchester United‘s owners by saying that if they do not want him as their manager he will win trophies for another club. Ten Hag lifted his second piece of silverware in as many seasons at

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 25, 2024, 03:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions André Onana has said that winning the FA Cup would not be enough to save Manchester United‘s season. A disastrous campaign which has seen United record their lowest ever Premier League finish will culminate with a second successive FA Cup final against Manchester City

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 24, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag has revealed he has already held talks with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and will go on holiday the day after the FA Cup final. Ten Hag said assurances from Ratcliffe about his position were “not necessary” and insisted he

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens May 24, 2024, 06:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Xavi Hernández will leave his role as Barcelona coach after Sunday’s final game of the season, the club said in a statement on Friday. Sources have told ESPN that former Bayern Munich and Germany head coach Hansi Flick is “on course” to

Lizzy Becherano May 23, 2024, 08:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Vancouver Whitecaps have told fans not to expect to see Inter Miami CF stars Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets in their match Saturday at BC Place. “While we haven’t received an official update on the availability of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez,

May 23, 2024, 10:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It is tempting to imagine Emma Hayes as soccer’s Wonder Woman who comes to America to fight for peace, justice and World Cup glory. Fierce and determined, she is imbued with motivational powers, tactical acuity and a mental fortitude that should help her blow past any