Nov 14, 2023, 12:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Liverpool and Colombia winger Luis Díaz has reunited with his father for the first time since the latter’s kidnapping ordeal, the Colombian football federation said on Tuesday. Luis Manuel Díaz, 58, was released on Thursday by the leftist National Liberation Army (ELN) 12 days after he
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ESPN News Services Nov 14, 2023, 12:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The New York Red Bulls have parted ways with head coach Troy Lesesne and sporting director Denis Hamlett, the MLS club announced on Tuesday. The Red Bulls said they opted not to renew Lesesne’s contract, while also dismissing assistant coach Zach Prince. Lesesne’s
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCNov 14, 2023, 01:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City’s dominance has been impressive, though it has a lot to do with their resources compared to their peers’. But you might be surprised as to just how big these resource gaps are in Europe’s top leagues. Anthony Devlin/Getty Images Are
Adriana Garcia Nov 14, 2023, 08:07 AM ET Brazilian defender Dani Alves is to be tried on sexual assault charges in Spain, EFE reported on Tuesday. In an order, Section 21 of Barcelona’s high court confirmed Alves’ prosecution, concluding that the victim’s and witnesses’ statements as well as expert corroboration provide enough evidence to try
Adriana Garcia Nov 14, 2023, 06:58 AM ET Neymar knows he faces a lengthy recovery for his serious knee injury, according to Brazil’s national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar. The Al Hilal forward underwent successful surgery to repair anterior cruciate ligaments and meniscus injuries in his left knee on Nov. 2 in Brazil. No recovery estimate
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 14, 2023, 07:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are resigned to losing André Onana to the Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] in January although the goalkeeper is yet to make a decision about whether he will play if he’s called up by Cameroon, sources have told ESPN. United manager Erik
Nov 14, 2023, 07:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayern Munich have signed 17 year-old Australian winger Nestory Irankunda on a “long-term contract,” the Bundesliga club announced on Monday. The Adelaide United winger will move to Bavaria on July 1, 2024 as FIFA regulations prevent him from moving to Europe until he turns 18 in
Nov 14, 2023, 06:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and Chelsea defender Levi Colwill not represent England in Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia, the Football Association (FA) announced on Tuesday. Bellingham missed Madrid’s 5-1 win over Valencia on Saturday due to “anterior instability of the left shoulder,
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Nov 13, 2023, 04:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona sporting director Deco says Xavi Hernández remains the “perfect coach” for the club despite a recent slump in performances. Xavi guided Barça to the LaLiga title last season — which was his first full campaign in charge of the club after
Nov 13, 2023, 10:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas will take temporary charge of Italian Serie B side Como, the club confirmed on Monday. Fabregas will replace Moreno Longo as manager, after the Italian won just 16 of his 45 games in charge. The job will mark the 36-year-old’s senior