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Month: April 2021
7:46 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Scott McTominay has said Manchester United are being let down by the occasional disappointing result but insisted they are improving under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. McTominay described the FA Cup exit to Leicester before the international break as “a kick in the teeth” but added that the 3-1 defeat at
2:46 PM ET Everton’s James Rodriguez has had a solid season under Carlo Ancelotti. JAN KRUGER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Everton star James Rodriguez said he only joined the club to be reunited with manager Carlo Ancelotti. Speaking exclusively with ESPN Colombia, the Colombia international said playing for Italian boss was key to the decision to join
9:13 AM ET Sergio Ramos will miss Real Madrid‘s El Clasico clash with Barcelona and both legs of their Champions League quarterfinal with Liverpool, sources have told ESPN, after suffering a calf muscle injury on international duty with Spain. Ramos became aware of the issue on Wednesday after coming on as an 86th minute substitute
5:00 AM ET Tor-Kristian Karlsen Borussia Dortmund have some of the best young players in European football, but for how much longer? The next few weeks will be crucial in their quest to hold on to the likes of Erling Haaland, Jadon Sancho and Giovanni Reyna as failure to secure Champions League football for next
5:01 AM ET Alexandre Lacazette joined Arsenal in 2017 from Lyon. Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Mikel Arteta has said he will discuss Alexandre Lacazette‘s Arsenal future at the end of the season — but welcomed interest from rival clubs as a sign of the striker’s progress. The 29-year-old, who has scored three
5:30 PM ET Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham believes social media abuse could spill over into the stands when fans return if authorities fail to take appropriate action. The Gunners this week launched a new action plan entitled #StopOnlineAbuse which includes the creation of a new task force aimed at helping players and staff cope
9:46 AM ET Associated Press Juventus and United States midfielder Weston McKennie and two of his teammates are facing fines from the police following a party at the American’s home in Turin. McKennie held a party on Wednesday with Juventus teammates Paulo Dybala and Arthur with about 20 other friends in attendance. Parties are forbidden
12:18 PM ET Enzo Zidane, the son of Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, is on trial with MLS side Inter Miami CF, sources have told ESPN. One source indicated that Zidane has been training with Miami throughout preseason, but cautioned that it’s still unclear if the 26-year-old will be offered a contract. – Stream ESPN
12:18 PM ET If you want to outrun the sunset, head to Bayern Munich. With eight straight Bundesliga titles, the club’s thirst for success is undeniable and while recruitment has been astute over the years, they have also had to adapt, changing on-pitch tactics and transfer window styles to stay ahead of the chasing pack.
11:46 AM ET The March international break gave us our latest look at what Gregg Berhalter’s United States men’s national team has to offer, with nearly full-strength squads earning friendly wins over Jamaica and Northern Ireland. So with the Americans’ performances fresh in mind, ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle breaks down the 23-man squad he’d put on
7:23 AM ET Former Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann has warned the players they had better hide at home for a couple of days following the shock World Cup qualifying defeat against North Macedonia on Wednesday. Germany, world champions on four occasions, suffered a first World Cup qualifying loss on home soil in 20 years, against
8:03 AM ET Erling Haaland‘s father Alf-Inge and agent Mino Raiola held talks in Barcelona on Thursday with Barca president Joan Laporta over a possible transfer for the superstar forward. Sources told ESPN that the two-and-a-half-hour meeting — attended by Raiola, Haaland Sr., Laporta and Barca’s incoming director of football Mateu Alemany — was a
4:16 AM ET Spain coach Luis Enrique missed the opening minutes of the World Cup qualifier against Kosovo after being trapped in an elevator. Luis Enrique and several of his assistants were stuck in an elevator in the team’s hotel for an hour before being rescued. – UEFA World Cup qualifiers on ESPN+: Stream LIVE
5:00 AM ET World Cup qualifying began in earnest across Europe during the March international break, with plenty of shocks — Luxembourg over Ireland, North Macedonia over Germany — and plenty of powerful performances, too. Take the pair of 8-0 wins for Belgium (vs. Belarus) and Denmark (vs. Moldova) respectively, or Burak Yilmaz‘ hat trick
6:35 PM ET Nick JuddTransfer writer The January transfer window may seem like a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean the rumour mill has shut down! Speculation over summer moves is heating up, so check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here. TOP STORY: Pogba to finally end transfer speculation Paul
5:34 PM ET Five Australian cities and four in New Zealand will host matches at the Women’s World Cup in 2023, with the tournament kicking off in Auckland and concluding with the final at Sydney’s Stadium Australia. – Sydney FC claim W-League title– Stream LIVE games, replays on ESPN+: A-League | W-League– The Far Post:
5:55 PM ET Germany manager Joachim Low slammed striker Timo Werner‘s close-range miss as the four-time World Cup-winners suffered a stunning Qatar 2022 home qualifying loss to North Macedonia on Wednesday in Duisburg. Germany fell behind right before half-time when 37-year-old Goran Pandev was left unmarked in the box and beat keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen,
6:13 PM ET John Stones has tested Gareth Southgate’s patience before and is about to do so again. The 26-year-old had hoped to banish any lingering fears he remains error-prone after thoroughly deserving his recall to the England squad following a stellar run of form with Manchester City. Injury-permitting, Stones remains the favourite to start