Month: June 2023

Jun 3, 2023, 05:12 PM ET Lionel Messi‘s final game for Paris Saint-Germain ended in a shock 3-2 home defeat to Clermont Foot amid boos directed in his direction from some home fans at the Parc des Princes. PSG confirmed before kick-off that Messi would not extend his two-season stay at the club beyond this
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Associated Press Jun 3, 2023, 04:03 PM ET RB Leipzig retained the German Cup with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the final thanks to a deflected goal and an assist from Christopher Nkunku on Saturday. There were few clear chances for either team as they seemed wary of allowing their opponents space to
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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jun 3, 2023, 02:57 PM ET Eden Hazard will leave Real Madrid this month, the club has confirmed, after reaching an agreement to rescind his contract a year early. Hazard, 32, joined Madrid from Chelsea in July 2019 as one of the Premier League’s biggest stars, signing a five-year deal in
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 3, 2023, 02:48 PM ET Pep Guardiola says he remains hopeful Ilkay Gundogan will extend his stay at Manchester City after his man-of-the match performance in the FA Cup final. Gundogan scored twice against Manchester United at Wembley, the first after just 12 seconds, to earn City a 2-1 win. – Dawson:
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Jun 3, 2023, 12:41 PM ET Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not extend his contract with AC Milan, the Serie A club said Saturday. The 41-year-old Sweden international’s contract expires at the end of June and will not be renewed following a season beset by injuries. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Ibrahimovic has played
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 3, 2023, 01:55 PM ET Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has defended David De Gea after the goalkeeper was criticised for his role in Manchester City‘s second goal in the FA Cup final on Saturday. City won 2-1 at Wembley thanks to Ilkay Gundogan’s double as Pep Guardiola’s team took another
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Jun 3, 2023, 11:59 AM ET By Martyn Herman LONDON, June 3 (Reuters) – Manchester City moved to within one victory of completing a momentous treble as they beat Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday thanks to Ilkay Gundogan‘s double. City captain Gundogan entered the record books as he scored the
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Associated Press Jun 3, 2023, 11:03 AM ET Ilkay Gundogan scored the quickest goal in FA Cup final history, giving Manchester City the lead against Manchester United inside 13 seconds on Saturday. City captain Gundogan thumped an unstoppable volley past David de Gea after Erling Haaland flicked on a goal kick. The previous fastest goal
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Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jun 3, 2023, 09:03 AM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is targeting the return of Lionel Messi and the signing of a defensive midfielder this summer. Messi, 35, will play his final game for Paris Saint-Germain this weekend, with his contract expiring at the end of June, and Xavi has not
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Jun 3, 2023, 01:09 AM ET Girondins de Bordeaux‘s Ligue 1 promotion bid is in jeopardy after their final match of the season was called off on Friday when one of their supporters assaulted Rodez Aveyron goal scorer Lucas Buades. Bordeaux needed to better Metz‘s result to finish second and secure promotion to the top
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Associated Press Jun 2, 2023, 03:37 PM ET Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named Serie A player of the year on Friday and will be presented with his trophy on a bumper day of celebration for the southern team. Kvaratskhelia will receive the award before Napoli kick off their final match of the season on
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Jun 2, 2023, 04:52 PM ET Spain great Sergio Ramos will leave Paris Saint-Germain after their final game of the season on Saturday, both player and club confirmed on Friday. Ramos’ contract, which is due to expire this summer, will not be renewed, making him available on a free transfer. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,
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Adriana Garcia Jun 2, 2023, 09:41 AM ET Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas wants to make up for last season’s “traumatic” final loss to Lyon when her team takes on Wolfsburg in Saturday’s UEFA Women’s Champions League final. Barca are playing in their third straight European Final and fourth overall, looking for their second title since
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 2, 2023, 09:43 AM ET Manchester City‘s second-choice goalkeeper Stefan Ortega will start the FA Cup final against Manchester United, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. Ortega has played in every round during City’s run to Wembley and will keep his place in the team against United at the expense of usual No.
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Jun 2, 2023, 10:10 AM ET Jose Mourinho has been charged with using abusive language against a match official, UEFA said on Friday, after he was filmed shouting at officials following AS Roma‘s loss to Sevilla in the Europa League final. Mourinho was critical of the refereeing after the game, saying, “It was an intense,
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