6:46 PM ET LONDON — It is the dichotomy at the heart of Christian Pulisic‘s career right now that at the same time he is learning not to feel the need to “save” the United States men’s national team, Chelsea are searching for a talisman as Romelu Lukaku continues to falter. Pulisic revealed in an
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5:07 PM ET Caitlin Murray MLS commissioner Don Garber says he has full faith in the leadership of the Portland Timbers, even as the club is the subject of three ongoing investigations for its handling of allegations of abuse. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday ahead of the new MLS season beginning on Saturday, Garber said
4:53 PM ET Dusan Vlahovic celebrates after opening the scoring for Juventus. Getty Dusan Vlahovic scored the quickest-ever Champions League goal by a debutant starter as Juventus and Villarreal drew 1-1 in their round-of-16 first leg clash at La Ceramica on Tuesday. The Serbia international joined the Bianconeri in January from rivals Fiorentina from a sensational
5:30 PM ET Aramide Oladipo Jurgen Klopp has said he is happy that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola views Liverpool as a “pain in the a–” and urged his side to continue pushing the Premier League champions in the title race. Liverpool will go three points behind league leaders City with a win over Leeds
5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Fred has called on Manchester United to come up with a long-term plan for success at Old Trafford while suggesting the players are keen for clarity on the identity of the club’s next permanent manager. United are looking for a coach to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after placing Ralf Rangnick
9:17 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ralf Rangnick believes Manchester United have no divine right to reach the latter stages of the Champions League and said on Tuesday his players must prove that they belong among Europe’s elite. United have won only two knockout ties in the competition since reaching the final under Sir Alex Ferguson
11:11 AM ET Associated Press Dom Dwyer’s deal with Atlanta United includes team options for 2024-25. Getty Images Dom Dwyer agreed to a two-year contract with MLS club Atlanta United FC on Tuesday, a deal that includes team options for 2024-25. The 31-year-old forward spent last year with Toronto FC following four seasons with Orlando City
7:15 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur are expected to try and fend off interest in Harry Kane by opening fresh contract talks at the end of the season, sources have told ESPN. Kane pushed to leave Spurs last summer after becoming frustrated at the club’s failure to win silverware — Tottenham’s last trophy remains the 2008
9:32 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has accused some players of “cheating” by using concussion protocols to waste time in matches. The issue of how such injuries are managed in matches has been raised in recent days after Leeds defender Robin Koch attempted to carry on after suffering a blow to his head
8:55 AM ET Adriana Garcia LaLiga president Javier Tebas has said he would like to see Barcelona sign Erling Haaland and Real Madrid to land Kylian Mbappe this summer for the good of the competition. Borussia Dortmund striker Haaland has been linked with a move at the end of the season with Barca and Madrid