Sid Lowe, Spain writerNov 18, 2023, 04:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Gareth Bale’s recommendation came with recrimination and regret. It also came with a grin and on the set of a comedy game show, but, as with many a joke, there was truth in his words, a hint of hurt, too. This week, during
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Goals from Anthony Lozano and Bryan Rochez led Honduras to a 2-0 win against Mexico in the opener of a two-legged Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal series that will serve as a qualifier for next year’s Copa America. Hosted in Honduras’ Estadio Nacional Chelato Ucles on Friday, the match first began with early complications for Mexico
ESPN News Services Nov 17, 2023, 01:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona will take on Mexican giants Club América in a friendly match at Dallas’ Cotton Bowl on Dec. 21, the LaLiga club announced Friday. The game will be Barcelona’s last before their winter break and is scheduled just one day after they are
England ensured a top seeding at Euro 2024 with a laboured 2-0 home victory against Group C makeweights Malta on Friday that will not live long in the memory of an underwhelmed Wembley crowd. Until the 75th minute all that separated Gareth Southgate’s lacklustre side from 171st-ranked Malta was an early own goal by Enrico
Federico Chiesa scored twice as Italy secured a 5-2 home victory against North Macedonia in a Group C clash on Friday, giving them an edge ahead of a deciding encounter with Ukraine on Monday for a place at Euro 2024. The victory ensures that Italy only need a draw against Ukraine to secure a top-two
Nov 17, 2023, 08:00 PM ET Australia‘s players will donate a portion of their match fees from their World Cup qualifying fixture with Palestine on Tuesday towards Oxfam’s ongoing humanitarian efforts in Gaza, with midfielder and player’s union president Jackson Irvine calling the ongoing conflict in the region “unfathomable.” The Socceroos will face Palestine in
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 17, 2023, 04:21 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions D.C. United has hired Ally Mackay to be its general manager and chief soccer officer, sources have confirmed to ESPN. The Washington Post was first to report the news.
Danny Lewis Nov 17, 2023, 07:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window has closed throughout Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Barca want to
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Nov 17, 2023, 05:05 AM ET Real Madrid‘s injury problems continued to mount as Vinícius Júnior was forced off during Brazil‘s 2-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to Colombiaon Friday. The Madrid forward provided an assist for Gabriel Martinelli to put Brazil in front, before being substituted in the 27th minute in
Nov 17, 2023, 12:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Chile head coach Eduardo Berizzo resigned on Thursday after a goalless draw with Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier in Santiago. The former Sevilla manager announced his decision to leave to reporters after the match. Chile sit eighth in the South American qualifying standings with five