Rodrigo Faez, Madrid correspondentAug 2, 2024, 01:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Atlético Madrid are growing more optimistic over the prospect of signing Manchester City forward Julián Álvarez as the key part of Diego Simeone’s revamped lineup, sources told ESPN. In the last hours, Atleti has made progress with representatives of the Argentina international and
Month: August 2024
Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 2, 2024, 11:18 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions PARIS — After a strong finish to the group stage raised dreams of a surprising run for the United States men’s Olympic soccer team, the Americans saw their hopes erased on Friday —
Aug 2, 2024, 10:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions When MLS club LAFC officially unveiled their newest star Olivier Giroud on Thursday, the France striker revealed that he made his MLS decision based on the advice of former crosstown rival, Zlatan Ibrahimović. “I spoke to Zlatan — which was the wrong part of the city,”
Aug 2, 2024, 10:08 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has expressed concerns over the amount of football being played, adding that he thinks it is contributing to a decline in the quality of games. FIFA on Thursday offered talks with global groups of football leagues and player unions to end a
Aug 2, 2024, 09:08 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Fulham have signed Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal in a deal reported to be worth £34 million ($43.7m), a fee which makes him the most expensive signing in the club’s history. Smith-Rowe, 24, becomes Fulham’s second permanent transfer of the summer as they look to reinvest
Adriana Garcia Aug 2, 2024, 05:50 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti has said Real Madrid will be the last club of his coaching career, adding that he believes Vinícius Júnior deserves to win the Ballon d’Or. The Italian manager has a contract with Madrid until June 2026, which will keep him at the
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 2, 2024, 02:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES, California — Erik ten Hag has challenged Manchester United‘s new owners to “prove” they back him by sticking with him during difficult periods next season. Ten Hag has kept his job despite finishing eighth in the Premier League last season and the
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 2, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Erik ten Hag has had an eventful summer. There was a point at which it looked like he might not get the chance to stay on as Manchester United manager as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS conducted their review of
Aug 1, 2024, 08:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Longtime United States women’s national team forward and two-time World Cup-winner Christen Press played her first game in more than two years on Thursday, appearing as a substitute in Angel City‘s against San Diego Wave FC. Press came on in the 88th minute of Angel City’s
Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 1, 2024, 10:32 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions At the end of a summer that’s been full of disappointment for fans of the U.S. men’s national team, the success of the men’s Olympic squad here has been a welcome change. At
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 1, 2024, 08:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he’s still waiting to find out the extent of injuries picked up by Marcus Rashford and Antony against Real Betis. The pair were both forced off during the second half of United’s 3-2 win in San Diego
Aug 1, 2024, 07:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family announced on Thursday. Shakespeare, who also briefly held a coaching position with the English national team in 2016, died peacefully surrounded by family according to a statement released on behalf of
ESPN News Services Aug 1, 2024, 07:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentina are expecting to face a hostile atmosphere when they take the field to face hosts France in the quarterfinals of the men’s Olympic soccer tournament in Bordeaux on Friday. The context comes amid fallout from a video of Argentina players singing an
Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterAug 1, 2024, 07:00 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions The Euros and Copa America ended barely two weeks ago, bleeding right into the Olympics and club exhibition season. The German second division starts its season this Friday, while other midtier leagues such
Open Extended Reactions Javier Aguirre said he couldn’t “say no to my country” as he was unveiled as Mexico coach for a third time on Thursday. And. after previously serving as a late-minute savior in qualification for the 2002 and 2010 World Cups, Aguirre praised the long-term plan that will see assistant Rafa Márquez take
Rodrigo Faez, Madrid correspondentAug 1, 2024, 05:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid academy product César Palacios will return to Spain for further evaluation after tearing his ACL during the club’s preseason U.S. tour, sources told ESPN. The 19-year-old midfielder suffered the injury five minutes into his first-team debut Wednesday night at Chicago’s Soldier
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Aug 1, 2024, 02:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former LA Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic said Thursday that Major League Soccer is not growing as fast as it could due to the league having “too many rules.” Ibrahimovic, one of the most decorated players of the past two decades, spent two seasons with the Galaxy
Associated Press Aug 1, 2024, 02:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions FIFA offered talks with global groups of soccer leagues and player unions to end a three-month deadlock after they threatened legal action over adding to the packed competitions calendar. In a letter seen by The Associated Press, FIFA told the World Leagues Association and
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 1, 2024, 12:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Fulham have made a fresh bid for Scott McTominay, a source has told ESPN, but the Manchester United midfielder remains undecided on his future. McTominay is wanted by Fulham, who have offered £20 million ($25.5m), as well as Everton, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. Galatasaray were