Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentApr 10, 2024, 02:16 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions The MLS board of governors approved changes to the league’s roster rules on Tuesday, designed to allow teams more flexibility in how rosters are constructed, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Rodrigo de Paul opened the scoring for Atlético Madrid on Wednesday night. Atlético Madrid struck twice in a dominant first half but had to survive a late fightback from Borussia Dortmund before earning a 2-1 win in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. The Spaniards, looking for their first semifinal spot in seven years, put
ESPN News Services Apr 10, 2024, 11:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Rodri has admitted that Manchester City‘s relentless schedule in pursuit of a second straight treble of major trophies has taken a toll on him. “Every one of us can do better, even myself, but we need to rest to be honest,” Rodri said
Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCApr 10, 2024, 09:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Police in Bilbao have opened an inquiry into four Athletic Club players after the squad held an impromptu street party to celebrate their Copa del Rey win, the news agency EFE reported on Wednesday. Athletic won their first major trophy in 40 years
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCApr 10, 2024, 01:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions You may have seen this already. It’s the 67th minute of the Champions League quarterfinal first leg at the Emirates between Arsenal and Bayern Munich. The visitors are 2-1 up and Arsenal keeper David Raya is about to restart play with
Apr 10, 2024, 07:04 AM ET Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has said he dealt with a cocaine addiction after the end of his playing career as he struggled with the transition into retirement. Murphy, who now works as a broadcaster in the sport, said on the Ben Heath podcast: “When you don’t have football,
Adriana Garcia Apr 10, 2024, 04:52 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden refused to say his team are favourites to reach the Champions League semifinals after City’s thrilling 3-3 draw at Real Madrid in the first leg on Tuesday. Having led 1-0 after two minutes at the Bernabéu, City trailed 2-1
Apr 10, 2024, 05:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Six suspects were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the killing of South African footballer Luke Fleurs, who was shot when his car was hijacked in Johannesburg last week, police have confirmed. The 24-year-old former junior international, who played for one of the country’s most popular
Associated Press Apr 10, 2024, 03:08 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Roma’s Gianluca Mancini was seen waving the flag after a 1-0 win over Lazio. Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images AS Roma defender Gianluca Mancini has been fined €5,000 euros ($5,430) but avoided a ban for waving a flag with a giant rat at the end
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentApr 10, 2024, 05:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Benni McCarthy is facing an uncertain future as part of Manchester United‘s coaching staff with the former South Africa striker’s contract set to expire in the summer, sources have told ESPN. McCarthy arrived at Old Trafford as part of Erik ten Hag’s coaching team