Month: February 2022

9:45 AM ET Manchester United will begin a crucial three-month period when they face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday. What happens between now and the end of the season will have a critical impact on the big decisions that must be taken by United’s owners,

3:45 AM ET Manchester United’s Anthony Elanga was struck by an object thrown by the stands while celebrating a goal. Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images Leeds United are facing punishment by the English Football Association after Sunday’s Premier League loss to Manchester United was marred by a series of off-field incidents, including visiting player Anthony Elanga being hit

5:34 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has said Sergino Dest is an example of the progress being made at the club after a “spectacularly good” performance against Valencia. Dest, 21, was struggling with fitness issues when Xavi was appointed in November and subsequently spent the best part of two months

5:33 AM ET Adriana Garcia Sergio “Kun” Aguero said he is in talks with Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni to be a part of his backroom staff ahead of the World Cup. Aguero suffered an arrhythmia while playing a league game with Barcelona on Oct. 30 and six weeks later, announced he had to retire from

10:43 AM ET Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel believes “now is not the time to laugh or make jokes” about Romelu Lukaku as the Belgium striker continues to struggle with his form. Lukaku touched the ball just seven times in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, the fewest number for a Premier League player appearing for

6:29 AM ET Boston Celtics investors have bought a 55% stake in a holding company which owns Serie A club Atalanta. Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images A group of investors led by the co-owner of the Boston Celtics, Steve Pagliuca, have reached an agreement to buy a 55% stake in a vehicle that controls Italian Serie A football

4:41 AM ET Adriana Garcia Brazil forward Neymar has expressed his interest in playing in Major League Soccer in the future. Neymar is under contract with Paris Saint-Germain until June 2025 but is already thinking about his future. Asked if he would like to retire in Brazil, Neymar, 30, said on a podcast: “I don’t

6:43 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are planning a series of friendly matches in the United States this summer, sources have told ESPN. The three clubs, who continue to lead the push for a European Super League, have approached AC Milan about the possibility of being the fourth team