ESPN News Services Dec 20, 2024, 06:47 PM ET Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany and RB Leipzig counterpart Marco Rose struggled to discuss Bayern’s 5-1 victory on Friday and a planned Christmas ceremony at the Allianz Arena was cut short after a car drove into crowds at a market in the eastern German city of
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Field Level Media Dec 20, 2024, 10:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions UC Santa Barbara midfielder Manu Duah was selected No. 1 overall by San Diego FC in Friday’s 2025 MLS SuperDraft, making him the first draft pick in the expansion club’s history. Duah, a native of Ghana, played one season for the Gauchos and
Dec 20, 2024, 01:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Everton manager Sean Dyche has said he has “nothing but support” from The Friedkin Group following the U.S firm’s takeover of the club. The American ownership group takes over British-Iranian billionaire Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1% majority share of the club, which will move next season from its
Lizzy Becherano Dec 20, 2024, 11:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opener between Inter Miami and Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium has had slow ticket sales in the 24 hours since sales started, with 31 sections still showing more than 100 available tickets in the online portal. FIFA
Dec 20, 2024, 12:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Atlanta United on Friday named Ronny Deila as the club’s head coach through the 2027 MLS season. Deila is making a return to MLS, having coached New York City FC to the MLS Cup in 2021. “We’re thrilled to welcome Ronny as the new head coach
Two leagues will be rewarded with an extra place in next season’s UEFA Champions League (UCL) based on performance in Europe this season. Last season, Borussia Dortmund of the German Bundesliga and Bologna from Italian Serie A were the lucky recipients, with clubs in Germany and Italy outperforming those from England, France and Spain. With
Harry Kane returned from injury as Bayern Munich stamped their authority over the Bundesliga in commanding style by thrashing fourth-placed RB Leipzig 5-1 on Friday in a game that featured two goals in the opening two minutes for the first time in the league’s history. Kane suffered a thigh injury against Borussia Dortmund last month. Having lost
Field Level Media Dec 20, 2024, 12:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Orlando City SC sent forward Facundo Torres to Brazil‘s Palmeiras for a reported club-record $14 million transfer fee on Friday. The 24-year-old Uruguayan departs as the MLS franchise’s all-time leading scorer after tallying 47 goals and 25 assists in 123 matches across all
Open Extended Reactions Dele Alli failed to create an impact for Everton during his time on Merseyside. Getty Dele Alli has confirmed his future lies away from Everton despite having continued training at the club since his contract expired in the summer. Alli joined Everton from Tottenham in January 2022 but went on to make just
Open Extended Reactions Friday, Dec. 20 marks five years since Mikel Arteta took charge of Arsenal. Over the course of his 257 games at the helm, Arteta has delivered 152 victories and restored the Premier League club as a credible contender for the game’s biggest prizes. Arteta arrived at Arsenal with a five-phase plan to