Open Extended Reactions Every top head coach is only as good as the sporting director charged with building the squad from which they select their team. So Manchester United‘s decision to part company with Dan Ashworth, just five months after hiring him from Newcastle United in the first place, highlights how much of a hurry
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Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by London rivals Fulham on a grey wet Sunday at Craven Cottage as Raul Jimenez scored early for the hosts and William Saliba equalised for the visitors at the start of the second half. Jimenez stunned title-chasing Arsenal in the 11th minute, racing away down the right and
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 8, 2024, 04:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Dan Ashworth has left his position as sporting director at Manchester United after just five months, sources have told ESPN. Ashworth officially arrived in July after a settlement — running into millions of pounds — was reached with former club Newcastle United. The 53-year-old
Dec 8, 2024, 10:05 AM ET West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has undergone surgery on a lower limb fracture he suffered during a “road traffic accident” on Saturday, the Premier League club has said. “Michail will continue to be monitored in hospital over the coming days,” West Ham said in a statement on Sunday.
Dec 8, 2024, 06:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Franz Beckenbauer passed away at the age of 78 in January this year. Werner Schulze/ullstein bild via Getty Images Bayern Munich have honoured club and Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer by retiring his No. 5 jersey. Widely regarded as Germany’s greatest ever player, Beckenbauer passed away at the
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentDec 7, 2024, 10:21 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions CARSON, Calif. — As the LA Galaxy players waited to hoist their sixth MLS Cup trophy, midfielders Gastón Brugman, Edwin Cerrillo and Mark Delgado met on the field and
Open Extended Reactions CARSON, California — LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney said the LA Galaxy are “on top again” after defeating the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday and claiming their first MLS Cup title in 10 years. “This is kind of the stamp that we’re back,” said Vanney post-game. “At the Galaxy,
ESPN News Services Dec 7, 2024, 02:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City cannot think about winning a fifth consecutive Premier League title, manager Pep Guardiola said, with the team mired in a run of poor performances. Guardiola’s side had to settle for a point in a 2-2 league draw with Crystal Palace on
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 7, 2024, 05:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti said Jude Bellingham is “back” after the Real Madrid star scored his fifth goal in five LaLiga games in their 3-0 win at Girona on Saturday. Bellingham opened the scoring in the 36th minute at Montilivi, before creating a second
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Dec 7, 2024, 02:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Hansi Flick lamented another “really bad” performance as Barcelona were held to a 2-2 draw at Real Betis on Saturday, dropping points for the fourth time in five LaLiga games. Barça twice led through Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres but a Giovani