Month: August 2024

Aug 22, 2024, 06:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Enzo Maresca said his players still need time to learn his system, despite getting his first win as Chelsea manager against Servette on Thursday. Chelsea beat the Swiss side 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff, thanks to second-half
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Open Extended Reactions Former U.S. men’s national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann has said that Mexican players are “too comfortable” in the domestic Liga MX and should seek opportunities in Europe to improve themselves and El Tri. “Perhaps they feel too comfortable in Mexico because they make a lot of money, they play in full stadiums,
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Julien Laurens, CorrespondentAug 22, 2024, 02:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions United States international midfielder Tanner Tessmann is on the verge on signing for French club Lyon, a source has confirmed to ESPN. Tessmann, 22, has one year left on his contract with Serie A club Venezia, but has agreed personal terms over a five-year
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Aug 22, 2024, 03:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said in a social media post Thursday that he will not be returning to the Belgium national team while current manager Domenico Tedesco remains in charge. Courtois, who missed much of the last season after suffering two knee injuries, was left
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Rodrigo Faez, Madrid correspondentAug 22, 2024, 12:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions James Rodríguez could be set for a return to Madrid, with Rayo Vallecano eager to sign the free-agent Colombia midfielder, sources told ESPN. The LaLiga club, based in the Vallecas neighbourhood of Madrid, have been working for weeks on adding the player of
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Tor-Kristian Karlsen, ESPNAug 22, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The trend of top clubs competing for up-and-coming young talent is not a new phenomenon, but the activity in this transfer window has seen more focus on the future than usual. With Chelsea still in full-send mode (their latest Brazilian talent, Estêvão Willian, arrives
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 22, 2024, 11:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — Erik ten Hag has warned his players that Manchester United‘s improved squad means they are not guaranteed to be selected for every game. United have spent more than £130 million ($170m) to bring in Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt
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Aug 22, 2024, 08:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has said Chelsea players are in a “bubble” and will not be distracted by the constant transfer speculation surrounding the club, as manager Enzo Maresca continues his efforts to trim his bloated squad. Maresca said England internationals Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are among
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Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentAug 22, 2024, 07:40 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions The NWSL and the NWSL Players Association announced they have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that is set to last through the 2030 season. Among the
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Aug 22, 2024, 06:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Bobby Clark has left Liverpool after three years at the club. Getty Liverpool midfielder Bobby Clark has completed a permanent move to RB Salzburg, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. The 19-year-old, who joined Liverpool in 2021, made 14 appearances for the club and scored one
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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Aug 22, 2024, 05:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Atlético Madrid fans vandalised João Félix‘s hall of fame plaque outside their Metropolitano stadium on Wednesday after the forward completed his move to Chelsea. The Portugal international joined the Premier League club on a seven-year contract for a fee of around €50
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 22, 2024, 04:54 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Al Hilal have turned their attention to Manchester City full-back João Cancelo after being told Kyle Walker will not be allowed to leave the club this summer, a source has told ESPN. The Saudi Pro League side are hopeful of tempting Cancelo with the
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Adriana Garcia Aug 22, 2024, 04:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo launched his YouTube Channel on Wednesday, with millions of subscribers signing up within hours. The Portugal international uploaded 19 videos on his ‘UR Cristiano’ channel that features content of himself and his family. Editor’s Picks 2 Related “The wait is over. My
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Diego Rossi scored his third brace in four matches as the host Columbus Crew defeated the Philadelphia Union 3-1 in a semifinal of the Leagues Cup on Wednesday. Columbus advances to host the championship match on Sunday against the winner of the late Wednesday semifinal featuring the Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles FC. Rossi scored
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Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 21, 2024, 03:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Sergi Roberto has agreed to join former teammate Cesc Fabregas at Como on a free transfer after leaving Barcelona, a source has confirmed to ESPN. Roberto, 32, announced earlier this month he would not be extending his contract at Barça after his
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Associated Press Aug 21, 2024, 01:01 PM ET DORTMUND, Germany — Borussia Dortmund supporters are planning to start the Bundesliga season with major protests against the club’s sponsorship deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. “We won’t allow ourselves be hitched to your wagon,” the supporter association Südtribüne Dortmund said in a statement on behalf of
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