1:03 AM ET Juan Ignacio Dinenno shone as Pumas defeated Cruz Azul in Tuesday’s CCL semifinal first leg. Hector Vivas/Getty Images Juan Ignacio Dinenno‘s two first-half goals led Pumas to a 2-1 win over visiting Cruz Azul in Tuesday’s CONCACAF Champions League semifinal first leg. The second leg will be played in Mexico City on April 12.
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7:10 PM ET Longtime anthem singer for the Portland Timbers and Thorns, Madison Shanley wore a t-shirt that read ‘You knew’ before Sunday’s game against the Galaxy. Kayla Plummer Madison Shanley has been singing the national anthem at Portland Timbers games since 2009. She’s done the same for the Portland Thorns since the team’s inaugural season
5:50 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — For nearly 70 minutes, Atletico Madrid put on a Diego Simeone masterclass at the Etihad Stadium. And then Phil Foden came on. The 21-year-old England midfielder was introduced in the 68th minute and less than 90 seconds later Manchester City were 1-0 in front and on their
4:48 PM ET Phil Foden set up Kevin De Bruyne for a crucial goal as Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Tuesday night at the Etihad Stadium. The match between the reigning Premier League and LaLiga champions saw the hosts dominate possession and chances, with the visitors
4:53 PM ET A late goal from Luis Diaz put Liverpool in a commanding position to reach the last four of the Champions League after a 3-1 win over Benfica in their quarterfinal first leg at Lisbon’s Estadio da Luz on Tuesday. Early goals from Ibrahima Konate and Sadio Mane had Liverpool in total control
12:05 PM ET Christian Pulisic insists he is not worried about his contract situation at Chelsea and praised his team-mates for maintaining their form amid ongoing takeover talk. The USMNT international was speaking at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday ahead of a Champions League quarterfinal, first leg clash against Real Madrid as the Blues seek to
1:25 PM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is close to agreeing a new long-term contract with the club, his agent confirmed on Tuesday. Araujo’s deal is due to expire in 2023 and ESPN reported last month that both Manchester United and Liverpool were keen on signing the Uruguay international. Barca’s previous
11:27 AM ET The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Tuesday the Football Union of Russia (FUR) had withdrawn its appeal against football’s world governing body FIFA as well as the Polish, Swedish and Czech Republic Football Associations. FIFA and European governing body UEFA decided together that all Russian teams, whether national or
11:06 AM ET Associated Press Former UEFA president Michel Platini has filed a criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino. A statement on behalf of Platini, who during his time as president was Infantino’s boss, was released Tuesday. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Don’t have ESPN? Get instant access Platini’s lawyers
8:55 AM ET Alphonso Davies has been out for three months after being diagnosed with a minor heart condition. Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images Defender Alphonso Davies could be in line to make his first return from a heart problem that had sidelined him for over three months when Bayern Munich take on Villarreal in