Open Extended Reactions England‘s so-called “Golden Generation” probably thought the struggle to live up to that moniker ended with their playing days. Shortly after Sven Goran-Eriksson’s side went to Munich and thrashed Germany 5-1 in a 2002 World Cup qualifier, a slightly giddy Football Association chief executive named Adam Crozier coined the phrase to describe
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Jan 10, 2024, 05:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Napoli‘s struggling title defence took another turn for the worse on Wednesday as star striker Victor Osimhen took to social media to berate the agent of Kvicha Kvaratskhelia. Osimhen’s comments came after Mamuka Jugeli, the agent in question, told a media outlet in Georgia that the
Open Extended Reactions Tottenham have beaten off late competition from Bayern Munich to sign Genoa defender Radu Drăgusin, sources have told ESPN. Spurs have agreed a deal worth around €25 million ($27.3m) plus a further €5m in add-ons which will also see defender Djed Spence join the Italian club on a six-month loan with an
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 10, 2024, 04:44 AM ET Open Extended Reactions André Onana is set to miss Cameroon‘s first game at the Africa Cup of Nations to make himself available for Manchester United‘s Premier League fixture against Tottenham, a source has told ESPN. Onana was given permission by the Cameroonian FA to skip a warm-up
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 10, 2024, 04:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The head of Spain’s refereeing body said on Tuesday that “no team in the world” puts pressure on referees like Real Madrid, criticising the club’s television channel for broadcasting videos highlighting controversial refereeing decisions ahead of each game. Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
Adriana Garcia Jan 10, 2024, 05:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi has criticised Lionel Messi for lacking “respect” for the French club following his departure in June 2023. The Argentina captain said in September that he resents that PSG did not honour him after his World Cup heroics. – Stream
Open Extended Reactions There has to come a point where Chelsea are about more than Cole Palmer and injuries. Both issues were exposed in an unflattering light by Middlesbrough on Tuesday as Hayden Hackney gave the Championship side a 1-0 lead in their Carabao Cup semifinal clash with the second leg to come at Stamford
Adam Brown Jan 9, 2024, 06:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The transfer window is now open in Europe, and there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Chelsea, Arsenal monitor Onana
Open Extended Reactions Ajax are interested in signing Jordan Henderson from Al Ettifaq, sources have told ESPN, but face competition from the Premier League and the Bundesliga for the England midfielder’s signature. Former Liverpool captain Henderson, who left Anfield last summer, is reportedly keen to return to the Premier League only months after moving to
ESPN News Services Jan 9, 2024, 04:57 PM ET Liverpool‘s German manager Juergen Klopp paid tribute to compatriot Franz Beckenbauer on Tuesday, saying he was inspired by his country’s World Cup-winning player and coach throughout his career. Beckenbauer, who captained the team to World Cup victory in 1974 and won the tournament again as manager