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Associated Press May 10, 2024, 11:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Thierry Henry was in the stadium to see his investment in Como pay off when the Italian second-tier club won promotion to Serie A on Friday. Como, coached by Henry’s former Arsenal teammate Cesc Fabregas, drew with Cosenza 1-1 to clinch second place in

Open Extended Reactions Jorginho has urged Arsenal to tie down Mikel Arteta to a new contract and said he believes the Spaniard is ready to commit his long-term future to the club. Arteta has just over a year remaining on his existing deal but he insisted last month there were no updates on a possible

High-profile veteran players Guillermo Ochoa, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, Raúl Jiménez and Henry Martín have been left out of Mexico‘s 31-man preliminary roster for this summer’s Copa América. With an eye towards the 2026 World Cup, the squad list includes a total of 10 players that are 23 or younger, signifying a generational change for the

May 10, 2024, 12:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Feyenoord coach Arne Slot said on Friday that the deal for him to succeed Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool manager will be done “in a matter of days.” Sources have confirmed to ESPN that Liverpool have reached an agreement with the Dutch club that will see Slot

May 10, 2024, 02:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Kylian Mbappé has announced he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, after which he is expected to join Real Madrid. The announcement brings Real Madrid closer to ending their years-long pursuit of the France international, who is widely regarded as one of

Adriana Garcia May 10, 2024, 12:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil coach Dorival Júnior has included Endrick in his 23-man squad for the Copa América while Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, Tottenham‘s Richarlison and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro are among the high-profile absentees. Dorival also confirmed that Richarlison had missed out on the squad after

Lizzy Becherano May 10, 2024, 10:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo Martino confirmed Jordi Alba will miss the match against CF Montréal on Saturday at Saputo Stadium and also shut down transfer rumors amid injury concerns. The Spaniard has been absent since the 3-2 win over Sporting Kansas City

May 10, 2024, 11:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Malik Tillman helped PSV win the Eredivisie title while on loan this season. Photo by Photo Prestige/Soccrates/Getty Images United States forward Malik Tillman has made a permanent move to PSV Eindhoven after spending this season on loan from Bayern Munich, it was announced on Friday. Tillman scored

May 10, 2024, 09:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Treble-chasing Bayer Leverkusen are offering fans free club tattoos to commemorate their Bundesliga-title winning season and record unbeaten run, the club said Friday. Xabi Alonso’s team, who are undefeated across all competitions this season, reached the Europa League final after a 2-2 comeback draw against Roma

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 10, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — Erik ten Hag said on Friday that he believes Manchester United‘s new owners have the “common sense” to see that he should be allowed to continue as manager. Ten Hag has overseen a disappointing second season at Old Trafford leading to

Adriana Garcia May 10, 2024, 07:56 AM ET Real Betis defender Félix Martí Garreta is receiving treatment in hospital after suffering a head injury following a fall in his home. Garreta, 20, is on a season-long loan at Spanish second division club SD Amorebieta from Betis. “The Amorebieta Sports Club reports that the footballer Félix

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez May 10, 2024, 07:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinícius Júnior on Friday after the forward’s starring role in Real Madrid‘s Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, saying “this is Vinícius’ moment.” The Brazil international was the outstanding player in Madrid’s 2-1 comeback win over Bayern at

Open Extended Reactions Mauricio Pochettino has raised the possibility of walking away from Chelsea at the end of the season and said “it is not going to be the end of the world” if he leaves the club. Sources have told ESPN that the Chelsea hierarchy are waiting for the Premier League campaign to finish

Adriana Garcia May 10, 2024, 05:59 AM ET Grêmio’s stadium seen amid the flooding in Rio Grande do Sul. Photo by CARLOS FABAL/AFP via Getty Images Brazil’s sports minister Andre Fufuca has called for the country’s football confederation (CBF) to temporarily suspend all football activities following the unprecedented natural disaster in Rio Grande do Sul. At

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 10, 2024, 04:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus are leading the race to sign Manchester City defender Yan Couto this summer, a source has told ESPN. Couto has impressed on loan at Girona this season with his form earning a first call-up to the Brazil national team. –

May 10, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal forwards Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli to do their talking on the pitch amid limited starting opportunities as Arsenal continue their pursuit of the Premier League title. Both Jesus and Martinelli have found themselves out of Arteta’s starting line-up in recent