Month: May 2023

Associated Press May 28, 2023, 11:23 AM ET Bayern Munich‘s firing of club great Oliver Kahn after winning the Bundesliga title has led to a deepening public dispute between the two parties. Bayern presented Jan-Christian Dreesen as their new chief executive on Sunday, with president Herbert Hainer defending the decision to fire Kahn before the

May 28, 2023, 10:30 AM ET It’s the final day of the 2022-23 Premier League season on Sunday, and there’s a lot to play for. Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford are fighting for the final place in the Europa Conference League; while at the bottom of the table, two of Everton, Leicester City and

May 28, 2023, 08:48 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico is in intensive care following a riding accident, the club said on Sunday. The Ligue 1 champions confirmed Spanish media reports that Rico, PSG’s second-choice goalkeeper, is in the ICU at Sevilla’s Virgen del Rocio hospital. Spaniard Rico, 29, joined PSG in 2020 after

Alex Kirkland May 25, 2023, 09:13 AM ET Atletico Madrid won Spain’s Copa de la Reina on Saturday, beating Real Madrid on penalties to deny their rivals the chance to lift their first ever trophy. Midfielder Sandie Toletti headed Madrid in front in the 31st minute from Caroline Weir‘s corner, before defender Ivana Andres doubled

Leon Imber May 27, 2023, 05:37 PM ET Luton Town manager Rob Edwards said he could not enjoy the celebrations of his side being promoted to the Premier League after confirming that club captain Tom Lockyer collapsed during his side’s shoot-out victory against Coventry City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Lockyer, 28, went down worryingly

May 25, 2023, 09:17 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo failed to win the Saudi Pro League title in his first season with Al Nassr after a victory by Al Ittihad in the penultimate week of the season saw them clinch the championship. With Al Ittihad carrying a three-point lead and the tiebreaker advantage at the top

Associated Press May 27, 2023, 04:48 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain clinched a record 11th French league title after drawing 1-1 at Strasbourg on Saturday to move four points of second-place Lens with one game left. World Cup winner Lionel Messi put PSG ahead from Kylian Mbappe’s pass in the 59th minute. Former PSG striker Kevin

Leon Imber May 27, 2023, 03:33 PM ET LONDON — Luton Town have been promoted to the Premier League after edging Coventry City 6-5 on penalties following a nervy 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium. Luton opened the scoring on 23 minutes to send the sun-baked side of Wembley into raptures as Elijah Adebayo set up

May 25, 2023, 09:09 AM ET Luton Town will play in the Premier League for the first time after beating Coventry City 6-5 on penalties in Saturday’s Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium, earning a return to England‘s top flight after a 31-year absence. Coventry’s Fankaty Dabo missed the crucial penalty, blazing his shot over

May 27, 2023, 02:43 PM ET Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic said his side “feel empty” after their dreams of a first Bundesliga title in over a decade were dashed on the final day of the season, with rivals Bayern Munich securing an 11th straight championship. Terzic had looked set to lead Dortmund to the

May 27, 2023, 11:50 AM ET Borussia Dortmund‘s dream of their first Bundesliga title in 11 years turned into a nightmare on Saturday after a shock 2-2 home draw to Mainz dropped them to second place on goal difference in the season finale, handed the title to rivals Bayern Munich. With a sea of tens

May 27, 2023, 11:48 AM ET Bayern Munich snatched their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title in dramatic fashion with a final day 2-1 win at Cologne on Saturday courtesy of Jamal Musiala‘s 89th minute goal, grabbing the trophy from the hands of rivals Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund had gone into the last game of the season in

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMay 27, 2023, 11:20 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Sam Kerr was a star for Chelsea. Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Chelsea clinched their fourth Women’s Super League title in

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMay 27, 2023, 11:33 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Bayern Munich have won the Bundesliga title for an 11th consecutive season after a dramatic final day that

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens May 27, 2023, 09:46 AM ET Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has said it will not be easy to play games away from Spotify Camp Nou next season as the club prepare to say a temporary farewell to their iconic stadium. Work on revamping the 99,000-seater ground will begin after Sunday’s

May 26, 2023, 06:12 PM ET Brazil will play friendlies against two African nations as part of an anti-racism campaign in support of their Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, who has been racially abused in Spanish League games this season, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Friday. The five-time world champions will face Guinea