11:20 AM ET Associated Press Brazilian football legend Pele is being buried Tuesday, with his nation of more than 200 million people and the world watching. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva paid his respects at Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Pele played for most of his career. Pele is being buried in
Month: January 2023
6:00 AM ET Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini brought Copa del Rey success in 2022. David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images This is an unashamed love letter to Spain’s Copa del Rey which picks up speed with the round of 32 this week and which, if not for you and I sending it some amor, will be subconsciously
10:18 AM ET FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he is dismayed after receiving backlash for taking a selfie in sight of Pele’s open coffin at the public wake on Monday. Pele died on Thursday aged 82, and mourners lined up to see Pele’s body in the centre of the field at the Vila Belmiro
ZANETTI: “LAVORATO SULLA MENTALITA” 03/01/2023 15:28 “Non ci siamo mai fermati, abbiamo fatto amichevoli importanti e preparazione senza staccare la spina mentalmente. Un tasto su cui ho battuto è stato quello della mentalità. E la squadra ha sempre risposto, onorando tutte le amichevoli. Abbiamo dato minutaggio a chi ha giocato meno”. Queste le parole di
6:13 AM ET Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez LaLiga has formally reported racist insults aimed at Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid‘s game at Real Valladolid on Friday to a local court, the league announced on Tuesday. Videos published on social media showed the Brazil winger being racially abused by Valladolid fans as he walked around the
6:27 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo will see out his 2½-year contract at Al-Nassr, with sources at the Saudi Arabian club telling ESPN that reports of a clause allowing Ronaldo to join Newcastle United on loan if they qualify for next season’s Champions League are “fake.” Ronaldo, who will be 38 on Feb. 5, will be
6:00 AM ET In the 1970 World Cup Pele’s strike partner was Tostao, one of the brightest players ever to represent Brazil. They first lined up together in 1966, when Brazil began their preparation for that year’s World Cup close to Tostao’s home town. He introduced his father to Pele — and was amazed to
3:01 AM ET Sebastien Haller joined Borussia Dortmund from Ajax last summer. Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has returned to training after undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy to treat a testicular tumour that was discovered in July. “Happy New Year to all! And it’s off to a great start for me
9:00 AM ET Gerard Pique has a unique vision for soccer and the Kings League has some fun new aspects. Manuel Queimadelos / Quality Sport Images / Kosmos BARCELONA, Spain — Former Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique brought us the Balloon World Cup, revamped tennis’ Davis Cup, is the president of FC Andorra, who play in
5:30 PM ET Erik ten Hag has said Manchester United need to add a striker to their squad during the January transfer window, but added he won’t “burn money” by signing the wrong player. United face Bournemouth at home on Tuesday having climbed into the top four at the weekend despite having the lowest strike
4:49 PM ET Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claimed Brentford “stretch the rules” on set pieces, but admitted his side should have handled the “chaos” they created in Monday’s 3-1 defeat at Gtech Community Stadium. Thomas Frank’s side deservedly earned their first win over Liverpool since 1938 as an Ibrahima Konate own goal and Yoane Wissa’s
3:25 PM ET BRENTFORD, England — Brentford sealed their first victory over Liverpool since 1938 with a 3-1 win at Gtech Community Stadium on Monday, which dealt a fresh blow to the Reds hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League to qualify for the Champions League. Ibrahima Konate‘s 19th-minute own goal and Yoane
12:18 PM ET Arsenal have submitted a second offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk, sources have told ESPN. The Gunners had an opening bid of around €65 million rejected last week but have returned with an improved figure, thought to still be significantly below Shakhtar’s €100m asking price. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,
2:28 PM ET Brentford pulled off a shock win over Liverpool in the Premier League at the Community Stadium on Monday, beating the Reds for the first time since 1938. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate knocked the ball into his own net in the 19th minute while Yoane Wissa doubled Brentford’s advantage before halftime after his
6:00 AM ET Another year, another chance to reflect on what to wish for in 2023 and beyond. It’s easy to get cynical and assume things will never change (or at least not for the better). And, indeed, some things take a long time to come to fruition. And some never do. Which is why
11:29 AM ET The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for football brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday with a 24-hour wake. Mourners lined up to see Pele’s body in an open casket in the centre of the field at
9:21 AM ET Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Carlo Ancelotti has called for “zero tolerance” for racism after Vinicius Junior was subjected to racist abuse by fans — but stopped short of criticising LaLiga, after the Real Madrid winger accused them of failing to act on the issue. Videos posted on social media showed Vinicius, 22,
11:21 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Espanyol have filed a complaint against Barcelona for fielding an ineligible lineup after Robert Lewandowski started Saturday’s Catalan derby. Lewandowski, 34, was due to miss the game as the first of a three-match suspension but a Spanish court on Friday placed the ban on hold until Barca receive
8:26 AM ET Chelsea are closing in on a €37 million deal to sign Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, sources have told ESPN. The 21-year-old is expected to undergo a medical within the next 24 hours after agreeing terms on a long-term contract. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Assuming the transfer is completed,
LAUTARO: “MONDIALE EMOZIONE UNICA” 02/01/2023 15:09 “La vittoria dei Mondiali è un’emozione davvero unica, non credevo potesse essere così bello. E’ stato il sogno più grande della mia carriera, bellissimo e emozionante. Adesso devo pensare a continuare a vincere, l’obiettivo è provare a conquistare ogni trofeo che ci si gioca. Credo nello scudetto, il girone