Open Extended Reactions England‘s so-called “Golden Generation” probably thought the struggle to live up to that moniker ended with their playing days. Shortly after Sven Goran-Eriksson’s side went to Munich and thrashed Germany 5-1 in a 2002 World Cup qualifier, a slightly giddy Football Association chief executive named Adam Crozier coined the phrase to describe
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Adriana Garcia Jan 10, 2024, 05:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi has criticised Lionel Messi for lacking “respect” for the French club following his departure in June 2023. The Argentina captain said in September that he resents that PSG did not honour him after his World Cup heroics. – Stream
Jan 10, 2024, 05:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Napoli‘s struggling title defence took another turn for the worse on Wednesday as star striker Victor Osimhen took to social media to berate the agent of Kvicha Kvaratskhelia. Osimhen’s comments came after Mamuka Jugeli, the agent in question, told a media outlet in Georgia that the
Open Extended Reactions Tottenham have beaten off late competition from Bayern Munich to sign Genoa defender Radu Drăgusin, sources have told ESPN. Spurs have agreed a deal worth around €25 million ($27.3m) plus a further €5m in add-ons which will also see defender Djed Spence join the Italian club on a six-month loan with an
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 10, 2024, 04:44 AM ET Open Extended Reactions André Onana is set to miss Cameroon‘s first game at the Africa Cup of Nations to make himself available for Manchester United‘s Premier League fixture against Tottenham, a source has told ESPN. Onana was given permission by the Cameroonian FA to skip a warm-up
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 10, 2024, 04:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The head of Spain’s refereeing body said on Tuesday that “no team in the world” puts pressure on referees like Real Madrid, criticising the club’s television channel for broadcasting videos highlighting controversial refereeing decisions ahead of each game. Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
Open Extended Reactions There has to come a point where Chelsea are about more than Cole Palmer and injuries. Both issues were exposed in an unflattering light by Middlesbrough on Tuesday as Hayden Hackney gave the Championship side a 1-0 lead in their Carabao Cup semifinal clash with the second leg to come at Stamford
Adam Brown Jan 9, 2024, 06:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The 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: Chelsea, Arsenal monitor Onana
Chelsea suffered a surprise 1-0 loss at second-tier Middlesbrough in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday with Hayden Hackney’s goal giving Mauricio Pochettino’s wasteful side plenty to do in the return. The 21-year-old Hackney’s silky finish from an Isaiah Jones pass stunned the visitors in the 37th minute at the Riverside
Cesar Hernandez Jan 9, 2024, 04:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Liga MX side Chivas have reached a deal with the San Jose Earthquakes for United States winger Cade Cowell, sources have told ESPN MX. According to multiple reports, Chivas will pay the MLS side $4 million for the 20-year-old Mexican-American. – Stream on ESPN+: