1:53 AM ET PHOENIX — The Phoenix Rising placed head coach Rick Schantz and midfielder Junior Flemmings on administrative leave late Thursday night as an investigation takes place into allegations that Flemmings used an anti-gay slur during the team’s game Wednesday night against the San Diego Loyal. In a statement posted to the Rising’s Twitter
Month: October 2020
7:04 PM ET Nick JuddTransfer writer The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — you can find out when the windows close here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Plus, check out the latest major completed transfers across Europe. TOP STORY: PSG trying to hijack Arsenal
6:41 PM ET ESPN News Services FIFA has imposed conditions on the release of players for the South American World Cup qualifiers amid concerns over high coronavirus infection rates, travel difficulties and quarantine rules. FIFA said on Thursday the usual rules over the release of players for the games — which are due to get
6:58 PM ET Seven-times European champions AC Milan scored a penalty at the end of extra-time before winning a 24-penalty shootout against Portugal’s Rio Ave on Thursday to squeeze into the Europa League group stage. Milan, unbeaten in all competitions since March 8, were trailing 2-1 until Rio Ave defender Toni Borekovic handled in the
5:29 PM ET Barcelona rode a goal from Ansu Fati and an inspired performance from Lionel Messi to a 3-0 win over Celta Vigo on Thursday night in La Liga. The win makes it two from two for new Barca boss Ronald Koeman, whose team earned the result despite playing the entire second half down
5:33 PM ET Arsenal will face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, while Everton host Manchester United following the quarterfinal draw on Thursday night. In the other two quarterfinal ties, Championship side Brentford were drawn against Newcastle United and Stoke City were paired with Tottenham. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Carabao
5:31 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent LIVERPOOL, England — Eventually, both teams probably got the result their seasons needed. It took 90 goalless minutes and a penalty shootout but Arsenal booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup at Liverpool‘s expense. Joe Willock’s spot kick — the Gunners’ sixth — only just squirmed over
2:52 PM ET The MLS game between the Colorado Rapids and the Portland Timbers has been postponed after the Rapids confirmed two more players and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. “Major League Soccer today announced that the match between the Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3 at
2:35 PM ET The Champions League is back, and back with a bang, after the draw for the 2020-21 group stage concluded on Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland. The top line? A head-to-head between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as Juventus and Barcelona were paired together in Group G, in a game that could also see
9:19 AM ET Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has revealed the key role Ashley Cole played in his £50 million move to Stamford Bridge and wants to match the former England defender’s career for club and country. The 23-year-old made his full debut in Tuesday’s Cup third-round defeat at Tottenham as he continues to rebuild his
10:44 AM ET Bayern Munich are looking to defend their crown as the draw for the 2020-21 Champions League group stage takes place on Thursday at 11 a.m. ET and can be streamed on UEFA’s website. The German side won the tournament as part of a Treble to cap off an emphatic campaign. It was
6:08 AM ET Tottenham are set to complete a loan move for Benfica striker Carlos Vinicius which will also include an option to make the deal permanent for around £36 million, sources have told ESPN. Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho has been desperate to bolster his attacking options and provide cover for Harry Kane, the
7:48 AM ET Barcelona have completed the signing of USMNT right-back Sergino Dest from Ajax. The 19-year-old joins Barca on a five-year deal, with Ajax receiving a fee of around €21 million plus a potential €5m in add-ons. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Transfer Q&A: How will summer transfers work? Dest,
Gimnasia La Plata coach Diego Maradona has hit out at those who mocked him for wearing an astronaut-like face shield during his team’s friendly game at San Lorenzo. Memes of Maradona, which showed the Argentina legend as the Toy Story character “Buzz Lightyear,” went viral in his home country. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on
5:25 AM ET Maccabi Haifa chief executive Assaf Ben-Dov has apologised to Tottenham‘s Harry Kane after one of their players made degrading comments about him in a viral video. In a short clip posted on social media, Haifa defender Mohammad Abu Fani said that Kane would be on his genitals when the two clubs meet
5:52 AM ET Across Europe’s greatest leagues this weekend, there were 15 players aged 31 and over who scored a goal in Italy, Germany, France and England league action. That’s 45 matches in which players of a certain age — headed by the amazing Fabio Quagliarella, who’ll be 38 in January — pushed back the
1:02 AM ET The San Diego Loyal walked off the field in protest Wednesday night, saying a Phoenix Rising player used an anti-gay slur directed at midfielder Collin Martin in the first half of their USL Championship league match. Martin is an openly gay player. The game, played at Torero Stadium in San Diego, was
11:57 PM ET Tom Marshall Three first half goals saw Mexico men’s national team coast to a 3-0 victory over Guatemala on Wednesday in El Tri‘s first game since last November. Mexico fielded a domestic squad for the match, which falls outside of FIFA’s international window, with Guatemala filling in at late notice after Costa
6:13 PM ET Harry Kettle The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — you can find out when the windows close here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Plus, check out the latest major completed transfers across Europe. TOP STORY: Bayern Munich go after Kramaric Bayern
4:19 PM ET Julien LaurensCorrespondent Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Marseille centre-back Alvaro Gonzalez has not been punished after being accused of racially abusing PSG star Neymar in a match earlier this month, the French league disciplinary committee announced on Wednesday. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) • Koeman wants Dembele