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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 2, 2025, 07:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti said “we’ll see” if Real Madrid can add to their squad during the January transfer window, after the LaLiga giants had an approach for Trent Alexander-Arnold rejected earlier this week. Editor’s Picks 2 Related ESPN reported on Tuesday that Premier

Associated Press Jan 2, 2025, 12:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell as the fourth head coach in the Major League Soccer team’s history on Thursday. The 47-year old Carnell spent two seasons as manager of St. Louis CITY SC and was the team’s inaugural head coach. He went 22-15-25

Adriana Garcia Jan 2, 2025, 08:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Constant transfer speculation is giving Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso extra motivation to play at his best, according to the United States international. Cardoso, 23, has thrived with Betis since joining the LaLiga club a year ago from Brazilian outfit Internacional. Tottenham, AC Milan

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 2, 2025, 08:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Frenkie de Jong has said he is disappointed at how few trophies he has won with Barcelona and that he will only stay at the club if he feels he can still contribute on the pitch. The 27-year-old joined Barça from Ajax

Constantin Eckner Jan 2, 2025, 09:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Eight months ago, Bayern Munich found themselves teetering on the edge of a crisis that few could have predicted. The Bundesliga crown, typically their birthright, had slipped through their grasp. In Europe, the Bavarians fell short once again, eliminated by Real Madrid in the

Adriana Garcia Jan 2, 2025, 05:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City midfielder Rodri has said he cannot understand why Cristiano Ronaldo questioned his selection as the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo said that Vinícius Júnior deserved the prize over Rodri because the Real Madrid forward

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 2, 2025, 04:56 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 Jonas Eidevall has long been pursued by NWSL clubs. Photo by Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty

Open Extended Reactions LONDON — At some point this month, Arsenal will have to make the same judgement call they did in the summer: do we have enough in attack to win the Premier League? Wednesday’s 3-1 win at Brentford on New Year’s Day was inconclusive. Manager Mikel Arteta has said the search for solutions

LONDON, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Arsenal began the new year in style as they recovered from an early sucker-punch to beat Brentford 3-1 away and move back into second place in the Premier League on Wednesday. Bryan Mbeumo gave the hosts a 13th minute lead with Brentford’s first attack but Gabriel Jesus continued his recent

Field Level Media Jan 1, 2025, 01:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New York City FC loaned homegrown midfielder James Sands to the German Bundesliga side FC St. Pauli. The loan announced Wednesday runs through June 30, but can be extended through 2025-26 if certain conditions are met. Editor’s Picks 1 Related NYCFC previously loaned