Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJan 4, 2024, 04:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Sevilla defender Sergio Ramos confronted a supporter after Thursday’s 2-0 defeat to Athletic Club at the Sanchez Pizjuan, shouting at them to “shut up and show some respect.” Ramos, 37, broke away from his post-match interview with DAZN to challenge the fan with
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Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 4, 2024, 07:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández called for “respect for the reigning champions” as his side came from behind to beat Las Palmas 2-1 to remain seven points behind joint LaLiga leaders Real Madrid and Girona. Ilkay Gündoğan scored a stoppage-time penalty to seal
Associated Press Jan 4, 2024, 12:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MetLife Stadium officials plan to remove 1,740 seats to widen the field for World Cup matches as they hope to host the 2026 final but will retain a narrower surface for this year’s Copa America. The stadium in suburban East Rutherford, New Jersey, is
Juventus overcame an early error and came back from a goal down to rout last-placed Serie A club Salernitana 6-1 on Thursday and reach the Coppa Italia quarterfinals. The Bianconeri will face Frosinone next week. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) An errant pass from Juventus defender Federico Gatti led to a goal
Associated Press Jan 4, 2024, 06:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions A justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the country’s ousted soccer confederation president should be returned to office. Justice Gilmar Mendes annulled a Rio de Janeiro court ruling dated Dec. 7 that removed Ednaldo Rodrigues and all his executives from their jobs
Jan 4, 2024, 03:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions U.S. men’s national team team goalkeeper Zack Steffen will return to MLS after completing a move to the Colorado Rapids from Manchester City, the clubs announced Thursday. Steffen, 28, has signed a three-year contract through 2026 with a club option for an additional year. In order
ESPN News Services Jan 4, 2024, 02:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NWSL champion NJ/NY Gotham FC continued its ambitious recruitment drive this offseason, announcing the signings of U.S. women’s national team midfielders Rose Lavelle and Emily Sonnett on Thursday. The 2019 Women’s World Cup winners were available in free agency and have signed contracts
Danny Lewis Jan 4, 2024, 06:50 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: Mbappé to decide
Open Extended Reactions In the end, Real Madrid chose the comfortable route, the path of least resistance, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Extending Carlo Ancelotti’s deal, which was due to expire on June 30, 2024, by another two seasons means, above all, playing the percentages. You know what you get and what you
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 4, 2024, 07:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are nearing an agreement to loan Jadon Sancho to Borussia Dortmund, a source has told ESPN. The two clubs have been in negotiations since the beginning of the January transfer window and are close to agreeing terms for a loan deal until