5:33 AM ET Jordan Henderson has laughed off criticism from Roy Keane after the former Manchester United captain questioned the midfielder’s involvement in England‘s Euro 2020 squad. Henderson was selected in England’s 26-man squad but made his first appearance since February in the 1-0 friendly win over Romania on Sunday after recovering from a groin
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6:56 AM ET Andrew Cesare Richardson Maurizio Sarri has previously managed Juventus, Chelsea and Napoli. Giampiero Sposito/Getty Images Lazio all-but confirmed Maurizio Sarri’s arrival as manager on Wednesday when they tweeted an emoji of a cigarette — a nod to the new coach’s fondness of smoking. 🚬 — S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) June 9, 2021 Reports in Italy
11:30 AM ET Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez The Spain squad will be vaccinated by the country’s army ahead of Euro 2020, the national broadcaster RTVE has reported, after two members of the squad tested positive for COVID-19. Captain Sergio Busquets‘ positive test result on Sunday threw Spain’s preparations into disarray a week before the start
6:33 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has said teammate Neymar is still unfairly judged for his antics with Brazil during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Neymar drew widespread criticism from players and supporters alike for his theatrics during the tournament, with the forward later admitting he sometimes exaggerated his reactions. – Euro
4:30 AM ET Ian DarkeESPN.com writer Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most recognizable soccer voices.
10:28 PM ET Argentina scored twice in the first eight minutes but could not withstand Colombia‘s second-half pressure as the hosts rallied for a 2-2 draw in a thrilling World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni made five changes from the team that drew 1-1 with Chile last week and his side got
12:47 AM ET Members of the Brazil soccer team have criticised CONMEBOL’s last-minute decision to host the Copa America amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic, but said they would play in the 10-nation tournament that kicks off in Brasilia on Sunday. Brazil was unexpectedly chosen to stage the Copa America after co-host Colombia was removed amid
8:13 PM ET Nick JuddTransfer writer With most of the major European seasons now complete, the rumour mill has been sent into overdrive as clubs ponder their moves ahead of what will be a busy transfer window. Check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here. TOP STORY: Haaland keen on Chelsea
6:37 PM ET Spain defender Diego Llorente has tested positive for the coronavirus, with the Spanish football federation president saying there are likely to be more COVID-19 cases in the squad after captain Sergio Busquets returned a positive test on Sunday. – Euro 2020 on ESPN: Stream LIVE games and replays (U.S. only)– The most
4:30 PM ET Forward Karim Benzema was substituted after suffering a knock on the knee in the first half of France‘s Euro 2020 warm-up game against Bulgaria on Tuesday. – The most iconic moments in Euro history– Euro 2020 of kits! Every team’s home and away jerseys ranked The Real Madrid striker came off four