Jan 9, 2024, 04:30 AM ET Former France and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has said that he struggled with his mental health during his career, adding that he “must have been in depression.” The 46-year-old ended his glittering 20-year club career in 2014, which also included stints at Monaco, Juventus, Barcelona and New York Red
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 9, 2024, 04:46 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has refused to rule out making loan signings in the January transfer window after being forced to name a bench full of youngsters for the FA Cup win over Wigan Athletic on Monday. Antony was ruled out of
Jan 9, 2024, 04:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Nigeria striker Victor Boniface suggested on Monday he will miss this month’s Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a groin injury while training. The 23-year-old Bayer Leverkusen was sidelined for his country’s final warm-up friendly against Guinea on Monday and local media reported he will be
Graham Hunter, Spain writerJan 9, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Open Extended Reactions Alvaro Morata is having a brilliant season for Atletico Madrid, though he’ll be tested by his Spain and former Real teammates to the
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 8, 2024, 06:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WIGAN, England — In the debate about the importance of the FA Cup, Erik ten Hag can leave the chat. Floundering in the Premier League and out of Europe before Christmas, the Manchester United manager needs a trophy to underline to new minority owner
ESPN News Services Jan 8, 2024, 03:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Sporting Kansas City moved its April 13 home game against Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami CF to Arrowhead Stadium from the team’s Children’s Mercy Park. The team made the announcement on Monday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 8, 2024, 01:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Spanish champions Barcelona will face third-division side Unionistas de Salamanca in the Copa del Rey round of 16, while holders Real Madrid travel to Atlético Madrid. Unionistas beat LaLiga side Villarreal on penalties to progress to this stage and are the only
Associated Press Jan 8, 2024, 03:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Laurent Courtois was hired as head coach of CF Montreal on Monday after two seasons as head coach of Columbus Crew 2 in the third team MLS Next Pro. The 46-year-old Courtois replaced Hernan Losada, who was fired on Nov. 9 after Montreal failed
ESPN News Services Jan 8, 2024, 04:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions FIFA has again backed embattled Brazilian soccer confederation (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues. Emilio García, chief legal officer for world soccer’s governing body, visited the confederation’s headquarters on Monday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) His visit comes just days after a
Jan 8, 2024, 03:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions FA Cup holders Manchester City face a tricky trip to Tottenham Hotspur, while in-form Aston Villa have been drawn to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the fourth round. Third-placed champions City are a point above Spurs with a game in hand in the Premier League