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Tom HamiltonJan 24, 2025, 08:07 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions The English Football Association (FA) has blocked the English Football League’s Welsh clubs’ plans to join a

Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim has said all options remain on the table regarding Marcus Rashford‘s future at Manchester United with just a week to go before the transfer deadline. Rashford was omitted from the squad again for Thursday’s 2-1 win over Rangers in the Europa League. United chose to name nine substitutes instead of

Open Extended Reactions Mikel Arteta has said his Arsenal players “recognise” the need for a new signing this month and he is talking to his squad about possible targets. Sources have told ESPN that the Gunners are scouring the January market for reinforcements after their decision not to sign a forward last summer was compounded

Associated Press Jan 24, 2025, 09:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Arne Slot’s dad wasn’t impressed with Liverpool‘s midweek win over Lille in the Champions League. The Liverpool manager mentioned his dad’s reaction when discussing how difficult it is to break down defensive-minded opponents. “That is difficult for fans [having to be patient]. My father

Adriana Garcia Jan 24, 2025, 05:11 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho hit out at VAR referee Paolo Mazzoleni following Thursday’s goalless draw with Lyon in the Europa League. Mourinho believed Lyon defender Saël Kumbedi was lucky on two occasions to have escaped without being shown a red card. According to Mourinho,

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 24, 2025, 07:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti has insisted Vinícius Júnior is “very happy” and “wants to make history at Real Madrid” despite interest in the star forward from the Saudi Pro League. ESPN has reported that representatives of the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund contacted Vinícius’

Jan 24, 2025, 06:08 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Newcastle United‘s travel plans for their Premier League clash against Southampton could be affected by Storm Eowyn, manager Eddie Howe admitted on Friday. Record high winds from Storm Eowyn have battered parts of the United Kingdom on Friday. A red warning — the highest alert level

Jan 24, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid are starting to accept that Trent Alexander-Arnold will stay at Liverpool in this window, while Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko could be set to leave the Emirates Stadium amid interest from Borussia Dortmund. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around

Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — Among the songs at the end of Manchester United‘s UEFA Europa League match with Rangers, the home fans started to sing Ruben Amorim’s name. The Portuguese head coach says he doesn’t like it because he doesn’t yet think he deserves the honour. But on this occasion, he will have

Open Extended Reactions NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said Thursday that expansion efforts are “not done” with the league set to name its newest franchise next week. ESPN sources have confirmed reports that Denver will be awarded the 16th franchise when that announcement is made next week. Editor’s Picks 2 Related “Obviously, there’s been a lot