Month: February 2022

11:07 AM ET Noah DavisESPN The story of Major League Soccer in recent seasons is one of expansion and growth. Since the beginning of the 2017 campaign, eight teams have been introduced, including a Charlotte FC franchise that kicks off its inaugural campaign against D.C. United on Saturday (6 p.m. ET, stream live on ESPN+).
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1:38 PM ET Borussia Dortmund forward Giovanni Reyna‘s latest injury is not as bad as initially thought, and the American could return to team training in two weeks, the club said on Monday. The 19-year-old Reyna’s first start in six months ended in tears on Sunday as he left the field amid fears of a
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10:43 AM ET Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel believes “now is not the time to laugh or make jokes” about Romelu Lukaku as the Belgium striker continues to struggle with his form. Lukaku touched the ball just seven times in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, the fewest number for a Premier League player appearing for
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6:29 AM ET Boston Celtics investors have bought a 55% stake in a holding company which owns Serie A club Atalanta. Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images A group of investors led by the co-owner of the Boston Celtics, Steve Pagliuca, have reached an agreement to buy a 55% stake in a vehicle that controls Italian Serie A football
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6:43 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are planning a series of friendly matches in the United States this summer, sources have told ESPN. The three clubs, who continue to lead the push for a European Super League, have approached AC Milan about the possibility of being the fourth team
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4:41 AM ET Adriana Garcia Brazil forward Neymar has expressed his interest in playing in Major League Soccer in the future. Neymar is under contract with Paris Saint-Germain until June 2025 but is already thinking about his future. Asked if he would like to retire in Brazil, Neymar, 30, said on a podcast: “I don’t
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5:34 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has said Sergino Dest is an example of the progress being made at the club after a “spectacularly good” performance against Valencia. Dest, 21, was struggling with fitness issues when Xavi was appointed in November and subsequently spent the best part of two months
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3:45 AM ET Manchester United’s Anthony Elanga was struck by an object thrown by the stands while celebrating a goal. Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images Leeds United are facing punishment by the English Football Association after Sunday’s Premier League loss to Manchester United was marred by a series of off-field incidents, including visiting player Anthony Elanga being hit
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5:33 PM ET Barcelona found a new hero this weekend in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, just as Manchester City were reminded of the one that got away as Harry Kane inspired Tottenham. Meanwhile, Milan’s big two dropped points in their Serie A title pushes, while Luis Suarez went all spectacular again. Here are Sam Marsden, Mark Ogden,
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CIOFFI: “DOBBIAMO PEDALARE FORTE” 20/02/2022 23:37 “Avevamo paura delle palle inattive,per questo motivo ho deciso di lasciare Beto in campo. Il recupero di Pereyra è importantissimo, ci serve qualcuno che sa gestire la palla e rallentare il gioco. Dobbiamo pedalare forte, quando sarà il momento penseremo alle due partite da recuperare che saranno un bonus
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1:32 PM ET Jack Wilshere has joined AGF Aarhus until the end of the season. Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has joined Danish side AGF Aarhus on a free transfer until the end of the season, the club announced on Sunday. Wilshere had been training with Arsenal while he looked
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12:59 PM ET United States midfielder Giovanni Reyna limped off in the 30th minute of Borussia Dortmund’s match against Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday with an apparent injury. Reyna, who only just returned from a hamstring injury that kept him out six months, was replaced by Julian Brandt. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA
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12:43 PM ET LEEDS, England — Elland Road had waited 19 years for a Premier League clash between Leeds United and Manchester United in front of supporters. If the world was wondering what all the fuss was about, the teams delivered a classic encounter that ended with a 4-2 win for Ralf Rangnick’s visitors on
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12:05 PM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his first two goals for Barcelona in a convincing 4-1 win at Valencia on Sunday, lifting his side to fourth place in LaLiga. It was the eighth and ninth goals of the season for the former Arsenal striker, who last found the
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10:59 AM ET Fred put Manchester United back into the lead at Elland Road just three minutes after coming off the bench. Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Late goals from substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga helped Manchester United avoid a stunning second-half collapse in a 4-2 victory over Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday. United captain
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