Nov 29, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be sidelined for at least the next two weeks with a hamstring injury, manager Jürgen Klopp confirmed on Wednesday. Alisson went down clutching his hamstring in the closing stages of Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Saturday. – Stream on
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Adriana Garcia Nov 29, 2023, 06:02 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has encouraged Lionel Messi to continue playing for “as long as he can.” Messi, 36, who recently completed his first season with MLS side Inter Miami CF, has not given an indication as to when he will retire from football.
Associated Press Nov 29, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayern Munich goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer signed a one-year contract extension on Tuesday after his successful return from a broken leg. The new contract is a sign of faith in the 37-year-old, who returned to action with Bayern last month following more than
Nov 29, 2023, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions How much is too much? It’s a question people are asking more frequently with regard to young footballers, as some of the game’s biggest breakthrough stars are racking up thousands of minutes before they turn 21. The issue rose to prominence once again during the last
Open Extended Reactions Despite the effort of Christian Pulisic, pictured, AC Milan suffered a 3-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, potentially derailing the Italian club’s campaign. Davide Spada/LaPresse via AP MILAN — So much for best-laid plans. AC Milan‘s chances of advancing to the knockout phase of the Champions League,
Open Extended Reactions Eddie Howe said he had to “control” himself after Newcastle‘s Champions League prospects suffered a major setback when Kylian Mbappé scored a contentious 98th minute penalty to earn a 1-1 draw for Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes. Referee Szymon Marciniak — the man who refereed the 2022 World Cup Final —
ESPN News Services Nov 28, 2023, 07:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Another pair of goal records on Erling Haaland‘s bulging resume had Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola sounding on Tuesday — tongue-in-cheek — like he was growing tired of answering questions about his prolific scorer. The 23-year-old became the fastest to score 40 Champions
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Nov 28, 2023, 07:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández says his side took a “big step forward” after reaching the Champions League knockout rounds for the first time since 2021. João Cancelo and João Félix strikes helped Barça come from a goal down to beat FC Porto
Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Kylian Mbappé might be heading for the exit door at Paris Saint-Germain, but if this season is his last shot at UEFA Champions League glory with his hometown club, he is making sure it doesn’t end in the group stages — just ask Newcastle United‘s distraught players after the 24-year-old’s
ESPN Nov 28, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions Champions League soccer is back for matchday five! Europe’s premier club competition returns for 2023-24 with eight matches on Wednesday across the continent, providing exciting matchups, top talent and drama. Enjoy the play-by-play from all the matches as AC Milan host Borussia Dortmund,