Month: November 2024

Open Extended Reactions Mikel Arteta has described the first half of Arsenal‘s 5-2 win over West Ham as “crazy” after all seven goals were scored in the first 45 minutes of the game. Arsenal raced into a 4-0 lead inside 36 minutes before being pegged back twice through goals from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson. Bukayo

Nov 30, 2024, 05:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Botafogo midfielder Geregore was sent off in the first minute of their Copa Libertadores triumph over Atlético Mineiro on Saturday. Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images Botafogo beat Atlético Mineiro 3-1 to win their first Copa Libertadores title despite being reduced to 10 men after former Inter Miami midfielder Gregore

United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes said fans are “entitled to their opinions” after midfielder Korbin Albert was booed following her introduction as a second-half substitute in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with England. Albert was brought into the action in the 73rd minute of the stalemate against the reigning European champions but was

Multiple Contributors Nov 30, 2024, 03:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — England and the United States women’s national team played out a 0-0 draw at Wembley on Saturday evening. In a tense affair, it was the USWNT had the better chances to break the deadlock. The hosts were without the likes of Lauren

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Nov 30, 2024, 12:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Hansi Flick feels a disconnect between defence and attack is affecting his team after their winless run in LaLiga stretched to three games with a 2-1 loss to Las Palmas on Saturday. Sandro Ramirez and Fábio Silva scored either side

Ryan Rosenblatt Nov 30, 2024, 02:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Half-time substitute Yazmeen Ryan was arguably the standout in an engaging 0-0 draw between the U.S. and England at Wembley. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images The United States Women’s National Team made their way to Wembley for a big match against England on this Thanksgiving weekend and,

Associated Press Nov 30, 2024, 01:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Harry Kane suffered an injury in the Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane went off with an injury in the first half of “der Klassiker” at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. The England captain

Friendships will be put aside when England host U.S., says Wiegman England manager Sarina Wiegman and U.S. boss Emma Hayes might be friends, but any congeniality between the two will be set aside, said Wiegman, when the world’s top two women’s soccer nations clash in a friendly at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

LaLiga leaders Barcelona‘s 125th anniversary celebrations were spoiled by Las Palmas who claimed a shock 2-1 win at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Saturday after Fabio Silva scored the winner to extend the hosts’ winless league run to three games. Barca remain on 34 points and lead second-placed Real Madrid by four but their rivals

Open Extended Reactions Saudi Arabia is set to stage a winter World Cup in 2034 after a FIFA evaluation report for the sole bidder for the tournament highlighted the likelihood of the competition being played “between October-April” due to “local climatic conditions” and cited it as an “elevated risk.” FIFA will announce the hosts for

Associated Press Nov 29, 2024, 02:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals as Al Nassr defeated Damac 2-0 and kept alive their Saudi Pro League title challenge on Friday. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Portuguese star has yet to win a major trophy since arriving in Riyadh in 2022. He struck

Open Extended Reactions LONDON, England — United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes is back in London for her first match on English soil since her departure from Chelsea this summer. After 12 glittering years at the club, during which time she cemented her reputation as one of the best women managers ever,

Nov 29, 2024, 02:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Manchester United forward Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as head coach of Premier League strugglers Leicester City. Leicester sacked Steve Cooper on Sunday, a day after their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the King Power Stadium. ESPN reported on Thursday that talks between Van

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Nov 29, 2024, 07:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has confirmed Lamine Yamal is fit to play a part against Las Palmas in LaLiga on Saturday after recovering from an ankle injury. The 17-year-old has missed Barça’s last three matches, against Real Sociedad, Celta Vigo and Brest,

Open Extended Reactions Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has suggested he is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Real Madrid. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Arne Slot’s side face Manchester City in a pivotal clash at the top of the Premier League on Sunday and look set