5:19 AM ET Adriana Garcia The two players have been suspended following the charges Photo by John Walton – PA Images via Getty Images Velez Sarsfield have suspended defender Miguel Brizuela and winger Thiago Almada after they were charged with sexual abuse. A 28-year-old woman reported the two players for sexually abusing her on Dec. 4
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4:46 AM ET Adriana Garcia Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino has said his club and players have not created any controversy or shown “a lack of respect” by talking up their interest in signing Lionel Messi on a free transfer from Barcelona. PSG sporting director Leonardo and players Neymar and Angel Di Maria have spoken
5:00 AM ET Since Atletico Madrid last won the Spanish title in 2014, the average number of points needed to win La Liga has been 86. Even if Monday night’s 2-2 draw at home to Celta Vigo was disappointing, especially conceding such a late equaliser, it’s a very good bet that with 51 points in
6:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — For 120 minutes at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, Dean Henderson’s main concern was finding a way to stay warm. During flurries of snow on a freezing night in Manchester, West Ham United mustered just one shot on target as Manchester United won their FA Cup fifth-round
3:01 PM ET U.S. international forward Aron Johannsson is in talks with Polish side Lech Poznan, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Interia Sport and Sportowe Fakty were among the first to report the news. – Americans Abroad: Morris, Arriola show alternate path to Europe– Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) Johannsson, 30, has
4:34 PM ET Juventus have moved on to the Coppa Italia final after a 0-0 draw with Internazionale in Turin saw them advance 2-1 on aggregate on Tuesday night. Andrea Pirlo’s side came into the tie with a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Milan on the back of a Cristiano Ronaldo brace, as
11:10 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United‘s first-leg round-of-32 Europa League match against Real Sociedad has been switched to Juventus‘ Allianz Arena while Arsenal‘s tilt against Benfica will be held at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico due to the ongoing troubles caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The United Kingdom has strict quarantine rules for international travel, while
5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Pep Guardiola has warned Phil Foden that he is not guaranteed a place in the Manchester City team despite his heroics in the 4-1 win over Liverpool. – Stream ESPN FC on ESPN+ (U.S. only) Foden provided a goal and an assist as City romped to a comfortable victory at
3:17 PM ET The Premier League on Tuesday set in motion an action plan to eradicate racial prejudice and create more opportunities for minority ethnic groups in football. – Hislop: Football is ideal vehicle to drive social change – Stream Show Racism The Red Card on ESPN+ It builds on the existing actions taken by
5:04 PM ET Manchester United reached the FA Cup quarterfinals for the seventh season in succession as substitute Scott McTominay’s goal in extra time sealed a 1-0 win over West Ham United on Tuesday. – Stream FA Cup matches, replays on ESPN+ (U.S. only) Both sides lacked spark in a dire fifth-round clash with precious