Feb 28, 2024, 08:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Manchester United defender John O’Shea was named Republic of Ireland‘s interim head coach on Wednesday. O’Shea, who made 118 appearances for Ireland during a 17-year playing career, will take charge of the friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland in March. Crystal Palace assistant boss Paddy McCarthy
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Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCFeb 28, 2024, 09:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Salah is one of a handful of bonafide stars in the Premier League, but it’s not stopped it being an absolute juggernaut of a league. John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images You hear it again and again. Sports is entertainment, entertainment is
Open Extended Reactions Northern Ireland’s Casement Park is due to host five fixtures at Euro 2028. Liam McBurney/PA Images via Getty Images A UEFA delegation will visit Belfast on Wednesday, a source has told ESPN, amid concerns over a funding row that has placed doubt over the re-construction of Casement Park, a venue scheduled to host
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 28, 2024, 04:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Saudi Pro League (SPL) teams are targeting a number of Premier League stars ahead of the summer transfer window, a source has told ESPN. Established players like Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson, Raphaël Varane, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and
Adam Brown Feb 27, 2024, 06:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window is still a way from reopening in Europe, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY:
ESPN News Services Feb 27, 2024, 06:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erling Haaland sent a warning to Manchester City‘s rivals after scoring five goals in their 6-2 FA Cup rout of Luton Town on Tuesday, saying he was back to his best and that “we’re ready to attack.” Haaland had scored only three goals
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentFeb 27, 2024, 07:30 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions The United States men’s national team will take on five-time World Cup winners Brazil in a friendly on June 12 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, the U.S.
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 27, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag said he “doesn’t care” that new partial-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is yet to publicly confirm he will stay on as Manchester United manager next season. The United coach has a contract at Old Trafford until 2025, but there has been speculation
Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag is fighting to save his job as Manchester United manager. The 54-year-old has yet to be given the unequivocal backing of the club’s new football leadership regime, led by new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and the team are outsiders to secure Champions League qualification — eight points adrift
Jeff Kassouf Feb 27, 2024, 09:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions For the 2024 NWSL season, Nike took over the kit design process for the league’s 14 teams and, for the first time ever, is releasing all new primary and secondary kits for every team in the league in a single season. Courtesy of Nike/NWSL For