Month: May 2024

Open Extended Reactions Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. – How VAR

May 20, 2024, 04:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Tottenham boarded a plane to Australia for a post-season friendly just hours after their 3-0 victory over Sheffield United in their final match of the Premier League season on Sunday. Ange Postecoglou’s team have travelled to play Newcastle at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the

Open Extended Reactions LONDON — When the pain passes, only pride will remain. Arsenal ultimately finished the 2023-24 Premier League season with the same second-place finish as a year earlier, but it feels very different this time. The Gunners went into the final game against Everton two points behind Manchester City and with a chance

May 20, 2024, 03:20 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp said he plans to retreat into a private life following his departure from the Premier League club and has no immediate plans to return to management. Klopp bid farewell to the Anfield faithful in a long address after Liverpool’s 2-0 win

ESPN News Services May 19, 2024, 07:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Lynn Williams scored her 79th career goal, making her the NWSL‘s all-time leading goal-scorer across all competitions, as NJ/NY Gotham FC beat the visiting Chicago Red Stars 2-1 on Sunday in Harrison, New Jersey. Williams’ goal for Gotham (4-2-3, 15 points) broke a

ESPN News Services May 19, 2024, 06:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil have called up three more players for the Copa America after South American governing body CONMEBOL allowed teams to expand their squads to 26 from 23 and they have also replaced injured goalkeeper Ederson. Juventus defender Bremer, Atalanta midfielder Ederson and Porto

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens May 19, 2024, 06:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández condemned the chanting against club president Joan Laporta during Sunday’s 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano at the Olympic Stadium. A small section of supporters chanted “Barça yes, Laporta no” during the game, although other parts of the stadium

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 19, 2024, 12:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United‘s miserable season ended with confirmation of their worst Premier League finish, despite a 2-0 final-day win against Brighton on Sunday Erik ten Hag’s team finished eighth in the standings following the conclusion of the campaign at Brighton. United’s previous worst finish in

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 19, 2024, 03:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola has hinted that next season could be his last as Manchester City manager. Guardiola led his team to a record fourth consecutive English title with a 3-1 win over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,

May 19, 2024, 02:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erling Haaland scored 27 goals in the Premier League for Manchester City this season. Naomi Baker/Getty Images Erling Haaland won the Premier League Golden Boot for the second successive season after notching up 27 goals in Manchester City‘s title winning campaign. City sealed their fourth consecutive league

Open Extended Reactions Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal not to be satisfied with being runners-up and backed his team to win the Premier League after suffering heartache for the second consecutive season. The Gunners came from behind to beat Everton 2-1 at Emirates Stadium through goals from Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kai Havertz, but the result

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 19, 2024, 02:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City became the first club ever to win four consecutive English league championships by winning the 2023-24 Premier League title. Michael Regan/Getty Images MANCHESTER, England — There was no drama at the Etihad Stadium. There was no repeat of Queens Park Rangers in 2012

Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham on Sunday to pip rivals Arsenal on the final day of a thrilling Premier League season as the fans turned the pitch into a sea of blue. Two glorious early goals from player of the season Phil Foden

May 19, 2024, 06:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The final day of the 2023-24 Premier League is upon us! Today we will find out who will be crowned champions of England. Will Manchester City win a historic fourth straight league title or will Arsenal win for the first time in two decades? Enjoy the

May 18, 2024, 06:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Women’s Super League (WSL) duo Arsenal and Chelsea are set for preseason tours of the United States this summer, including facing each other in a friendly in Washington, D.C., sources told ESPN. Set for August, Arsenal will face NWSL side Washington Spirit while Chelsea will play

May 19, 2024, 05:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Paolo Montero will take charge of Serie A side Juventus for the remainder of the season, the club said on Sunday following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri. Juventus sacked their former coach Allegri on Friday, citing his behaviour during and after this week’s Coppa Italia final

Associated Press May 19, 2024, 05:44 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Kylian Mbappé has been left out of the Paris Saint-Germain squad that will face Metz on Sunday in the club’s final league game of the season. PSG have already been crowned Ligue 1 champions for a record-extending 12th time. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,