4:55 PM ET Roman Yaremchuk’s goal was enough to secure a draw for Benfica. Getty Roman Yaremchuk headed home from close range to secure a 2-2 draw for Benfica against Ajax, leaving the teams’ Champions League round-of-16 tie level at 2-2 following the first leg at Estadio da Luz. Yaremchuk reacted quickest after Ajax goalkeeper Remko
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1:50 PM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Ousmane Dembele has been an “exemplary professional” since he took over after restoring the France forward to the side following a standoff over his contract renewal. Dembele, 24, was jeered by Barca supporters earlier this month when he was an unused substitute in
10:49 AM ET Thomas Partey’s apology was notable for its length and its authenticity. But why did he, and why do so many players, feel the need to atone? JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images Towards the end of January, Thomas Partey apologized to Arsenal fans for the red card he received in the match against Liverpool
11:36 AM ET Associated Press United States men’s national team midfielder Weston McKennie has two broken bones in his left foot and will miss the U.S.’ final three World Cup qualifiers next month, Juventus confirmed on Wednesday. McKennie got hurt while playing for the Serie A club in a Champions League second-round, first-leg match at
4:32 AM ET London’s Wembley Stadium is unlikely to be considered as a potential venue for this season’s Champions League final in the event of the fixture being moved from the Russian city of Saint Petersburg, sources have told ESPN. UEFA confirmed on Tuesday that they are “constantly and closely monitoring” the political situation involving
4:41 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United remain convinced they can attract their top targets to Old Trafford in the summer even if they miss out on a place in the Premier League top four, sources have told ESPN. Back-to-back wins over Brighton and Leeds United have moved Ralf Rangnick’s side into the Champions League
5:00 AM ET Adriana Garcia Neymar is the most fouled player in the Europe’s top leagues, according to a survey by BeSoccer Pro. The company, which specialises in football statistics, reveals that the Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil international has been fouled 1040 times since 2016. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Don’t
9:28 AM ET Adriana Garcia Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email The second El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona of the 2021-22 LaLiga season will be played on March 20, the league announced on Wednesday. The meeting between the two sides will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, and broadcast live on ESPN+,
8:30 PM ET The U.S. men’s national team will likely be without midfielder Weston McKennie for their coming World Cup qualifying matches. Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images Juventus and United States midfielder Weston McKennie is looking at a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a broken left foot in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Villarreal in the UEFA
8:43 PM ET Weston McKennie is helped from the pitch during Juventus’ 1-1 draw with Villarreal on Tuesday. EPA/Domenech Castello With the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying roughly a month away, it appears the United States will have to prepare for a Weston McKennie-sized hole in midfield. McKennie, who has been the United States’