Month: May 2023

May 25, 2023, 12:58 PM ET AS Roma boss Jose Mourinho has opened up on his disappointing spell in charge of Tottenham Hotspur, saying they are the only one of his former clubs that he doesn’t still have a “deep feeling for.” The 60-year-old, who has managed 10 teams in a career that began in

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMay 25, 2023, 10:14 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 BRIGHTON — Roberto De Zerbi has always been a dreamer. When he was managing at Sassuolo, he used

Adriana Garcia May 25, 2023, 07:39 AM ET The domestic league season in El Salvador has ended prematurely with no champion declared following Saturday’s tragic events at the Cuscatlan stadium. At least 12 people died and more than 90 were injured following a stampede that broke out ahead of Saturday’s quarterfinal return leg between hosts

May 25, 2023, 09:40 AM ET Borussia Dortmund players celebrated with their large contingent of traveling fans after going top of the Bundesliga table on the penultimate matchday of the season. Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images It’s often said the German language has a compound word for absolutely everything, and of course that maxim applies

May 25, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Four men detained in Spain over a suspected hate crime in the hanging of an effigy from a bridge depicting Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior have been released on bail, a Madrid court said on Thursday. The men, who are also being investigated for an offence against Vinicius’ moral

May 25, 2023, 07:26 AM ET The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Man Utd want Kane deal

May 25, 2023, 05:34 AM ET Gareth Southgate has warned that Harry Maguire‘s lack of playing time for Manchester United makes it difficult to guarantee he will start games for England. Maguire, who became the world’s most expensive defender when United signed him for £80 million ($100.97m), is no longer a first-choice centre back for

Tottenham have suffered a major blow in their search for a new head coach with leading candidate Arne Slot confirming he wants to stay at Feyenoord. ESPN reported earlier this month that Slot had emerged as a serious contender in Spurs’ plans to replace Antonio Conte, who was sacked on March 27 after 16 months

Associated Press May 25, 2023, 03:51 AM ET Spain and Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has said he is leaving Japanese club Vissel Kobe after five years due to a lack of playing time, but said he does not yet wish to retire. Iniesta, who won the World Cup with Spain in 2010 and four Champions

May 24, 2023, 08:57 AM ET Ruud van Nistelrooy has quit as PSV Eindhoven coach citing a lack of management support and amid reports of a player revolt, despite leading the club to a Dutch Cup final victory last month and potentially a place in the Champions League next season. PSV confirmed on Wednesday that

May 24, 2023, 03:28 PM ET Real Madrid earned a 2-1 win over mid-table Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Wednesday as fans and players showed their support for Vinicius Junior, who was subjected to racial abuse yet again over the weekend. “We are all Vinicius. Enough is enough” said a banner displayed behind one of

May 24, 2023, 04:58 PM ET Champions Manchester City‘s 12-match winning streak in the Premier League came to an end as they were held to a 1-1 draw at sixth-placed Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday. Treble-chasing City, who wrapped up a fifth title in six seasons at the weekend, lacked their usual intensity, but

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 24, 2023, 05:30 PM ET Erik ten Hag has warned prospective new owners of Manchester United that investment in the squad will be meaningless if there is no strategy behind it. British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim are waiting to hear whether their bids to buy the club

May 24, 2023, 04:58 PM ET Striker Lautaro Martinez scored twice as Inter Milan fought back to beat Fiorentina 2-1 and win their secured consecutive Coppa Italia title at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday. Fiorentina took the lead after three minutes when Jonathan Ikone sent in a cross that found Nicolas Gonzalez unmarked at the

Gareth Southgate has criticised the extent of Ivan Toney‘s eight-month ban and insisted the striker can still make England‘s squad for Euro 2024. Toney was suspended from playing until January 2024 and fined £50,000 after accepting 232 breaches of the Football Association’s rules on betting. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The FA