Jan 17, 2024, 07:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Kylian Mbappé has said European football’s increasingly busy schedule is beginning to mirror the NBA season, and warned of the effects of basketball-style load management. In an interview with British GQ, Mbappé said such practices could create a wedge between players, teams, and supporters who attend
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Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 17, 2024, 08:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández came out fighting on Wednesday, claiming that he would step down as head coach if he thought the players were no longer with him. ESPN reported on Tuesday that Xavi is fighting to keep the players onside with
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 17, 2024, 08:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinícius Júnior‘s development as a player and person ahead of Real Madrid‘s Copa del Rey round-of-16 tie with Atlético Madrid on Thursday, saying adding variety to the forward’s game has made him “more dangerous.” Vinícius, 23, starred in Madrid’s
Adriana Garcia Jan 17, 2024, 05:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Benfica have denied reports that they are negotiating with Manchester United over the potential transfer of João Neves. Amid reports that United’s priority is to sign the holding midfielder, Benfica stated they have no intention to sell Neves to United or any other club
Adriana Garcia Jan 17, 2024, 07:54 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Athletic Club‘s Ander Herrera has said the Champions League format needs to be “improved” but added that he is against the Super League proposal which he described as “absolutely ridiculous.” The European Super League’s backer, A22 Sports, announced their project for a Champions League
Rajan Hothi Jan 16, 2024, 06:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The winter transfer window is now open in Europe, and 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: Man United eye
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJan 16, 2024, 11:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions And so he’s gone. Once again in his third season. Once again, under a cloud. Once again, with opinion divided. Roma‘s decision to sack Jose Mourinho was taken by club owners the Friedkin family late Monday and communicated to the manager
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJan 16, 2024, 01:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Giovanni Reyna is determined to leave Borussia Dortmund in January and has already been offered to top European clubs, sources have told ESPN. United States international Reyna has hardly played for Dortmund this season, appearing for just 320 minutes in 12 games in all
Multiple Contributors Jan 16, 2024, 12:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is fighting to keep the players onside with a section of the first-team squad losing faith in him, several sources have told ESPN. Barça were beaten 4-1 by Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final on Sunday, but sources say
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJan 16, 2024, 04:43 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended Reactions A month after announcing his retirement, Giorgio Chiellini is back with LAFC as a player development coach. The club announced Tuesday that Chiellini will work with coach Steve Cherundolo in