Chelsea want the probable appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach to be the dawn of a new era, but accompanying speculation over a summer transfer move for Paris Saint-German forward Neymar creates a sense that history is repeating itself. After completing the takeover of Chelsea last May, co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital
Football
Associated Press May 11, 2023, 12:18 PM ET United States captain Tyler Adams is unlikely to play again for Leeds this season. Adams underwent hamstring surgery in March and Leeds manager Sam Allardyce confirmed Thursday he does not expect the defensive midfielder to feature in the team’s final three games as it battles to avoid
May 10, 2023, 11:03 PM ET The Colorado Rapids suspended winger Max Alves on Wednesday in connection with alleged unlawful sports gambling, a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN. The Rapids released a statement announcing a player had been suspended, but did not identify him: “We are aware of the reports regarding a
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens May 11, 2023, 05:00 AM ET According to FIFA, Barca’s winning streak was the longest-ever in any professional league. Isabel Infantes/PA Images via Getty Images Barcelona‘s run of 62 consecutive wins in Liga F was ended by Sevilla on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw. Cristina Martin-Prieto gave Sevilla
May 10, 2023, 07:11 PM ET Simone Inzaghi was full of praise for his Inter Milan side after a 2-0 win against rivals AC Milan in the away first leg of their Champions League semifinal but said they should have scored more than two goals in an “extraordinary” first half. Edin Dzeko gave Inter the
MILAN — Inter Milan took control of Wednesday’s all-Italian Champions League semifinal with a 2-0 win over rivals AC Milan at San Siro Stadium. Simeone Inzaghi’s side were the ‘away’ team in a fearsome atmosphere but defied a hostile crowd to race into a two-goal lead after just 11 minutes, as Edin Dzeko opened the
May 10, 2023, 03:09 PM ET Europe’s premier club competition is down to its final four, with AC Milan hosting eternal rivals Inter Milan in the second of the Champions League‘s semifinal showdowns. Don’t miss a moment of the action as ESPN brings you all the latest updates, commentary and analysis beginning at 2 p.m.
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez May 10, 2023, 09:43 AM ET Pep Guardiola has told ESPN Argentina that Lionel Messi “will do the impossible” to return to former club Barcelona when his Paris Saint-Germain contract ends this summer. Messi’s father and agent Jorge Messi issued a statement on Tuesday denying that the forward has an agreement
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentMay 10, 2023, 02:12 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Chelsea’s Gaga Slonina became the USMNT’s youngest-ever goalkeeper when he made his debut in January. Rich Gordon/ISI Photos/Getty Images Chelsea goalkeeper Gaga Slonina and San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell headline the 21-player
Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMay 10, 2023, 12:53 PM ET Gareth Bale rejected the opportunity to come out of retirement to play for Rob Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned Wrexham because “he doesn’t want to play football anymore,” according to the former Tottenham, Real Madrid and Los Angeles FC forward’s long-term agent. Bale, 33, announced