Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 16, 2024, 09:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LaLiga will formally report a gesture aimed by Vinícius Júnior at Rayo Vallecano fans after Real Madrid‘s 3-3 draw on Saturday, as well as fan chanting which preceded it, sources have told ESPN. Vinícius was a second-half substitute in the LaLiga clash
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Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Dec 16, 2024, 08:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal will miss Saturday’s huge game against Atlético Madrid after being ruled out for up to four weeks with an ankle ligament injury picked up in the loss to Leganés. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The 17-year-old picked up the
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 16, 2024, 06:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Kylian Mbappé has been named in Real Madrid‘s squad for their Intercontinental Cup final against Pachuca after taking part in the team’s training session on Monday. Mbappé suffered a thigh injury in Madrid’s 3-2 Champions League win over Atalanta last Tuesday, with
Dec 16, 2024, 06:03 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Chelsea must manage games better and learn to deal with stressful situations, manager Enzo Maresca said after Marc Cucurella was sent off at the end of Sunday’s 2-1 home win against Brentford in the Premier League. Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson scored as Chelsea secured their fifth
Dec 16, 2024, 06:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions South Korean winger Yang Min-Hyeok departed Seoul for London on Monday to join Tottenham Hotspur midseason, where he will link up with fellow international Son Heung-Min. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Spurs signed Yang from Gangwon FC in July on a contract valid through 2030. The 18-year-old
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 16, 2024, 05:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Harry Maguire has said he hasn’t given up hope of extending his stay at Manchester United after “positive” conversations about a new contract. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Maguire’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season, although United have an
Open Extended Reactions In case it wasn’t already obvious with their league-leading tally of 16 trophies and arguably the largest fanbase in Concacaf, Club América have once again proven on Mexico’s loftiest stage that they’re the undisputed kings of Liga MX. After Sunday’s 1-1 draw clinched the 2024 Apertura title with a 3-2 aggregate victory
Open Extended Reactions Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. In this week’s
Dec 15, 2024, 03:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim said he was proud of his players for believing something “magic” could happen in “Fergie time” after earning his biggest win yet as Manchester United manager with a 2-1 win against rivals Manchester City. United were trailing 1-0 before Bruno Fernandes struck an 88th-minute
Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola made the stark admission that he is “not good enough” as Manchester City manager after Manchester United produced a stunning late fightback to seal a 2-1 derby win and inflict an eighth defeat in 11 games on the crisis-hit champions. City midfielder Phil Foden accused his team of “youth-team defending”