Dec 12, 2023, 11:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Charlotte FC announced the appointment of former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith as its head coach on Tuesday. Smith replaces Christian Lattanzio, who led the club to the playoffs for the first time since joining Major League Soccer in 2022 but was fired after a heavy
Month: December 2023
ESPN News Services Dec 12, 2023, 02:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Eddie Howe said Newcastle United supporters can help lift the team through to the Champions League round of 16 when they host AC Milan at St. James’ Park in their final group game on Wednesday. Newcastle have lost their last three away games
Dec 12, 2023, 10:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Premier League shareholders have voted to limit the length of new player contracts to a maximum of five years. Clubs have been known to offer players long-term deals — Chelsea being most synonymous with the practice — in a method of spreading the cost of transfers
First-half goals from Romarinho, N’Golo Kanté and Karim Benzema earned Saudi champions Al Ittihad a 3-0 win over Auckland City at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Tuesday to progress to the second round of the Club World Cup. Making their first appearance in the tournament since their run to the semifinals in 2005,
Dec 12, 2023, 03:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed that Erling Haaland will miss Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Red Star Belgrade but added that he expects him to be back in training on Thursday. Haaland, who is Man City’s top scorer with 19 goals in all competitions this
Dec 12, 2023, 08:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Juventus and Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini retired from professional football on Tuesday, calling time on a career which began in 2000. Chiellini’s final game came in Saturday’s MLS Cup final, where his LAFC team were beaten 2-1 by Columbus Crew. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,
A much changed Arsenal were pegged back to draw 1-1 away at Dutch league leaders PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday as both sides concluded their Group B campaign, having already secured a berth in the last-16. Eddie Nketiah put Arsenal ahead three minutes before the break but the home side equalised five
Dec 12, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Champions League soccer is back for the final match day! Europe’s premier club competition has provided plenty of exciting matchups, top talent and drama in the 2023-24 season. With eight matches on Tuesday across the continent, we’ll know who advances to the round of 16, who
Tyler Fulghum Dec 12, 2023, 04:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Lakers left Las Vegas as the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament champions. LeBron James added another MVP trophy to his mantle. Anthony Davis was downright dominant in the championship game, posting 41 points, 20 rebounds, five assists and four blocks. Perhaps the unsung
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterDec 12, 2023, 03:39 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions A law firm representing 21 PGA Tour players, including former Masters champion Danny Willett, sent a letter to the PGA Tour’s policy board Sunday,