Austria outplayed a toothless Germany to win 2-0 in their friendly on Tuesday, ending their year on a high while piling more pressure on the embattled Euro 2024 hosts who had Leroy Sane sent off early in the second half. Marcel Sabitzer‘s low drive in the 29th minute put the dominant hosts, who have qualified
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ESPN News Services Nov 21, 2023, 07:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Brazil vs. Argentina Conmebol World Cup qualifier at Maracana Stadium on Tuesday was delayed after clashes between the police and fans in the stands in Rio de Janeiro. Lionel Messi led the Argentine team to the locker room before the kickoff after
Nicolas Otamendi scored with a towering header to give Argentina a 1-0 away win over Brazil in a bad-tempered World Cup qualifier that was delayed by half an hour on Tuesday after police clashed with fans at Maracana Stadium. It was Brazil’s first-ever home loss in a World Cup qualifier, having entered the game 51-13-0 in
Open Extended Reactions Italy could face a difficult group at Euro 2024 with indifferent qualifying form meaning they will be in Pot 4 for the finals draw next month. The finalised draw pots have been created based on group position and points in qualifying. Italy, who are the holders after beating England on penalties in
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterNov 21, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended Reactions It stood to reason that the United States men’s national team would have cause to celebrate Monday. With qualification for the Copa America and the Concacaf Nations League all but
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentNov 21, 2023, 10:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has sent Gavi a letter wishing him well after the Barcelona midfielder was ruled out for the rest of the season, a source told ESPN. Pérez sent the letter in the name of the club, offering Madrid’s full
Nov 21, 2023, 09:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr have announced their engagement. Photo by Elsa – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Australian football star Sam Kerr and U.S. women’s national team player Kristie Mewis announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday. After months of speculation, Mewis confirmed reports of their
Nov 21, 2023, 11:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions FC Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan’s achievements at the club have been officially recognized, as he was named MLS Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year on Tuesday. Under his guidance, Cincinnati finished top of the Eastern Conference table as well as claiming its first Supporters’ Shield trophy
Open Extended Reactions Efforts to introduce a temporary ban on Premier League sides loaning players from associated clubs has failed to garner enough support at Thursday’s shareholders’ meeting, sources have told ESPN. Although the Premier League refused to confirm exact numbers, ESPN has been told the vote ban such loans was 13-7 in favour, falling
Germany overcame the U.S. in a 3-2 thriller in the U-17 World Cup in Indonesia. The United States were knocked out of the Under-17 World Cup in Indonesia after a late winner saw them lose 3-2 to Germany in the round of 16. The game was played at a frenetic pace, with Charles Herrmann‘s 14th-minute free kick