Month: December 2021

11:00 AM ET Ian DarkeESPN.com writer Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most recognizable soccer voices.

8:59 AM ET Rebecca Welch made history in April when she became the first woman to referee an English Football League match. Naomi Baker – The FA/The FA via Getty Images Rebecca Welch will become the first woman to referee an FA Cup third round match when she oversees Birmingham City‘s clash with Plymouth Argyle on

2:17 PM ET Liverpool‘s Mohamed Salah headlines a group of six foreign-based players in Egypt‘s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon, while there is a return for Aston Villa midfielder Mahmoud Trezeguet. Coach Carlos Quieroz named a 25-man squad on Wednesday, recalling Trezeguet for the first time since the winger injured

4:57 PM ET Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw against Brighton on Wednesday. Chris Lee – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images Striker Danny Welbeck scored a last-minute equaliser as Brighton & Hove Albion held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Striker Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring on 28 minutes with

5:05 PM ET Manchester City will head into the new year with an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League after Phil Foden‘s first-half goal earned them a 1-0 win at Brentford on Wednesday. Foden stroked home in the 16th minute from Kevin de Bruyne’s pass and it proved sufficient to seal a

5:17 PM ET Adam Brown Jorginho and Chelsea saw a potential win over Brighton slip through their hands. Robin Jones/Getty Images A win on Tuesday was vital for Chelsea as they looked to keep pace in the Premier League title race, and they looked to have sealed a victory before a late goal saw them drop