Julio Furch watches his goal roll in to double Santos Laguna’s lead over the New York Red Bulls. Goals shortly before and after halftime lifted Mexico’s Santos Laguna to a 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Tuesday in Harrison, New Jersey, in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal. The
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Ajax produced a stunning 4-1 victory over the Spanish giants, while Tottenham won 1-0 away to progress to the quarterfinals. Craig Burley says the arrogance shown at every level of Real Madrid is to blame for their current domestic and European troubles. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti predicts Real Madrid’s disastrous UCL exit to Ajax will
Germany’s Manuel Neuer says while Germany had their struggles in 2018, the latter stages in the UEFA Nations League they showed progress leading into 2019. Germany coach Joachim Low has told Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels and Thomas Muller they will not be considered for future international selection. Low, along with assistant coach Marcus Sorg and
Landon Donovan? Sebastian Giovinco? MLS stars tell ESPN which iconic players in league history deserve to be immortalized like David Beckham. Gary Smith is set to be named Nashville SC’s manager for its debut MLS season, sources have told ESPN FC. Smith, 48, is entering his second season as manager of Nashville’s USL team, which
The Exploding Heads look at February’s impactful signings, Brendan Rodgers’ return to the Premier League and Kepa’s antics during the Carabao Cup final. FIFA confirmed on Tuesday that Chelsea have officially appealed against a transfer ban imposed after they were found guilty of breaching rules on overseas players under the age of 18. Chelsea, who
Shaka Hislop’s power rankings are back and while Tottenham may have fallen out of his top 10, there’s an all too familiar face atop his rankings. BARCELONA, Spain — Sergi Samper has confirmed that he will sign for Japanese club Vissel Kobe after his Barcelona contract was cancelled, ending an 18-year stay. Samper, who made
Alejandro Moreno and Ross Dyer run the rule over the latest transfer rumours, including whether Jose Mourinho is set for a return to Real Madrid. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals, and keep track of who has joined the big boys. Transfer Talk will continue
Ross Dyer and Craig Burley make their picks for this week’s Champions League second legs, highlighted by Dortmund-Spurs and PSG-Man United. Following Real Madrid’s second El Clasico defeat in four days, the ESPN FC crew delve deeper into the behind the scenes issues at the Spanish giants Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong has told Dutch
7:51 PM ET England rode a trio of first-half goals to a 3-0 victory over Japan to win the SheBelieves Cup on Tuesday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. England knew going in that a win against Japan was all they’d need to take home top spot in the exhibition tournament after having beaten Brazil
The FC crew credit Hugo Lloris and Harry Kane for Tottenham’s return to the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2011. Craig Burley says the arrogance shown at every level of Real Madrid is to blame for their current domestic and European troubles. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti predicts Real Madrid’s disastrous UCL exit