2:00 PM ET Cesar Hernandez Diego Cocca has been appointed as the new manager of Mexico’s men’s national team, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) announced Friday. Liga MX’s Tigres had effectively confirmed the move on Thursday after revealing in a statement that they had terminated Cocca’s contract as manager with an agreement already in place
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8:18 AM ET The break between the Champions League group stage and knockout rounds always feels a bit strange. The competition drives and dictates the European soccer season to the point where we follow the top-four races in the top leagues as closely as we do the title races — or more so, due to
8:56 AM ET Mark Ogden Rob Dawson Potential bidders for Manchester United believe the club’s owners, the Glazer family, are aiming to secure a partner investor at Old Trafford rather than a full sale of their controlling stake in Premier League team, sources have told ESPN. Raine Group, the New York-based investment bank, are overseeing
9:48 AM ET Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City have already been “condemned” after being charged with breaking 113 Premier League regulations, but he insisted he is “fully convinced” the club will be found “innocent.” The reigning champions are facing the prospect of fines, points deduction or even relegation from the Premier League if the
9:36 AM ET Associated Press Champions League holders Lyon were drawn against Women’s Super League leaders Chelsea in the draw for the quarterfinals on Friday. Lyon won their sixth European title in seven years last season but finished second in their group in December behind Arsenal. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Arsenal
9:24 AM ET Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to win the Premier League title on the pitch rather than rely on any fallout from the charges against rivals Manchester City. A four-year Premier League investigation concluded on Monday with City accused of breaching Financial Fair Play rules over 100 times between 2009 and 2018. –
5:45 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Real Madrid and Barcelona are exploring the possibility of facing each other in the United States again next summer, various sources have told ESPN. The Clasico rivals played in Las Vegas on July 24 last year, with Barca prevailing 1-0 in front of a crowd of almost 63,000
8:30 AM ET Erik ten Hag has defended Alejandro Garnacho following criticism of the teenager’s performance in the 2-2 draw with Leeds United. Garnarcho, who started the game but was substituted after 59 minutes with Leeds leading 2-0, faced criticism online after being partly at fault for the visitors’ second goal. – Stream on ESPN+:
4:59 AM ET Adriana Garcia Chelsea forward Joao Felix has defended Vinicius Junior‘s style of play following constant criticism and racist abuse of the Real Madrid forward by fans of opposing teams. The Brazil international is the most fouled player in Europe’s top seven leagues, and Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti had said Vinicius is targeted
4:00 AM ET Chelsea are set to let a host of players, including USMNT star Christian Pulisic, depart in the summer, while other clubs are busy making plans for the future. ESPN’s Insider Notebook has the latest. Jump to: Man United could sign Sabitzer permanently | Atletico target Thuram in the summer | Ansu Fati