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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

Dec 20, 2024, 07:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola has reaffirmed his belief in Manchester City‘s turnaround despite confirming a fresh injury blow, with defender Rúben Dias out for up to a month. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Last Sunday’s dramatic 2-1 defeat to Manchester United compounded City’s crisis, with the Premier League champions

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Dec 20, 2024, 08:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says Atlético Madrid are the best team in Spain at the moment as LaLiga’s top two prepare to meet at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday (stream LIVE at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+ in the U.S.). Barça were

Dec 20, 2024, 08:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has suggested that some of the criticism directed his way is “offensive” and down to his “silly accent.” The Australian manager has been routinely lambasted for his stubborn attacking approach at Tottenham since taking over as manager last summer. The criticism has

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 20, 2024, 08:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim has revealed Mason Mount is set for another long spell on the sidelines following his latest injury picked up in the 2-1 win against Manchester City. The midfielder was forced off after 14 minutes at the Etihad Stadium in what was just

Adriana García Dec 20, 2024, 08:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Diego Simeone has said he is seeking the solutions to help earn his first league win at Barcelona as Atlético Madrid coach on Saturday. The Argentinian manager has been in charge of the Rojiblancos since 2011. Atlético’s last LaLiga win at Barça was in

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentDec 20, 2024, 06:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona forward Raphinha has told ESPN that fatigue is the major reason for the team’s dip in form as they target a winning end to the year in Saturday’s top of the table clash against Atlético Madrid (stream LIVE at 3 p.m. ET

Dec 20, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Find out who is missing through injury, who’s in a race against time to prove their fitness and who has been ruled out through suspension for the next round of LaLiga fixtures. And as you plan your fantasy team for the next gameweek, check out the