Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 6, 2024, 06:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti praised Arda Güler after the playmaker finally made his Real Madrid debut in their 3-1 Copa del Rey win at Arandina, saying the 18-year-old “has everything you need to play for Real Madrid.” Güler signed for Madrid from Fenerbahce in
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Chelsea booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday with a 4-0 defeat of Championship side Preston North End at Stamford Bridge. Forward Armando Broja opened the scoring in the 58th minute with a superb header after he rose highest in the Preston box to divert Malo Gusto’s cross in
Jan 6, 2024, 12:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ivan Toney took another step in preparation for his return from a eight month suspension for gambling, scoring a hat trick in a behind-closed-doors friendly for Brentford B’s against Southampton under-23s on Saturday. Toney’s ban from all football-related activities — handed to him after being charged
ESPN News Services Jan 6, 2024, 02:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Martinique side Golden Lion suffered a humbling 12-0 defeat by Lille in the French Cup on Saturday midway through an 8,000-mile round trip to play the match. Golden Lion, the champions of Martinique and one of several overseas teams from the French territories
Jan 6, 2024, 06:06 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 interested in Dortmund’s
Tom Chambers Jan 6, 2024, 05:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Mauricio Pochettino famously dismissed the domestic cup competitions during his time in charge of Tottenham as little more than a distraction, but they are providing a soothing balm for what has been a painful Premier League campaign for his Chelsea team. For
Tim Vickery, South America correspondentJan 6, 2024, 11:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Mario Zagallo was one of the most important figures in Brazilian football, winning four FIFA World Cups with Brazil. (Photo by PEDRO UGARTE/AFP via Getty Images) Football lost one of its all-time greats — one of the most influential figures in the history
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 6, 2024, 09:15 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Timo Werner previously played in the Premier League with Chelsea. Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images
Newcastle United made light work of north-east rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak‘s double secured a 3-0 win and a place in the FA Cup fourth round at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Second-tier Sunderland might have fancied their chances with Newcastle on a run of five defeats in their last six Premier League games
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 6, 2024, 06:38 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Cedella Marley has resigned from her role as the Jamaica Football Federation’s (JFF) global women’s