Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 3, 2023, 12:35 PM ET LONDON — Manchester City lifted the FA Cup thanks to a 2-1 win over Manchester United at Wembley (stream a replay on ESPN+, US only), and are closing in on the treble. Ilkay Gundogan scored the quickest goal in the FA Cup final history after just 12
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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jun 3, 2023, 07:59 AM ET Carlo Ancelotti has said he has “no doubts” that Karim Benzema’s future lies at Real Madrid after ESPN reported that the forward had decided to leave the club and accept an offer from Saudi Arabia. Benzema, 35, had been expected to stay at Madrid until
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jun 3, 2023, 09:03 AM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is targeting the return of Lionel Messi and the signing of a defensive midfielder this summer. Messi, 35, will play his final game for Paris Saint-Germain this weekend, with his contract expiring at the end of June, and Xavi has not
Jun 3, 2023, 01:09 AM ET Girondins de Bordeaux‘s Ligue 1 promotion bid is in jeopardy after their final match of the season was called off on Friday when one of their supporters assaulted Rodez Aveyron goal scorer Lucas Buades. Bordeaux needed to better Metz‘s result to finish second and secure promotion to the top
Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 2, 2023, 05:00 AM ET History beckons between Manchester City and Manchester United. There are two “Doubles” on the line and even a “Treble” as the 189th Manchester derby plays out in the 142nd FA Cup final. Saturday’s clash at Wembley will either see Premier League champions City take
Jun 2, 2023, 04:52 PM ET Spain great Sergio Ramos will leave Paris Saint-Germain after their final game of the season on Saturday, both player and club confirmed on Friday. Ramos’ contract, which is due to expire this summer, will not be renewed, making him available on a free transfer. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,
Jun 2, 2023, 10:10 AM ET Jose Mourinho has been charged with using abusive language against a match official, UEFA said on Friday, after he was filmed shouting at officials following AS Roma‘s loss to Sevilla in the Europa League final. Mourinho was critical of the refereeing after the game, saying, “It was an intense,
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 2, 2023, 09:43 AM ET Manchester City‘s second-choice goalkeeper Stefan Ortega will start the FA Cup final against Manchester United, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. Ortega has played in every round during City’s run to Wembley and will keep his place in the team against United at the expense of usual No.
Associated Press Jun 2, 2023, 03:37 PM ET Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named Serie A player of the year on Friday and will be presented with his trophy on a bumper day of celebration for the southern team. Kvaratskhelia will receive the award before Napoli kick off their final match of the season on
Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCJun 2, 2023, 01:04 PM ET It’s Sunday, May 21 at Valencia‘s Mestalla stadium. It’s the 73rd minute, and Real Madrid are 1-0 down. Toni Kroos is about to take a free kick just outside the box. Vinicius Junior isn’t looking at Kroos as he sizes up the set piece; he’s facing