Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Sep 23, 2023, 04:32 PM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said his side’s incredible comeback against Celta Vigo on Saturday was a reflection of the generational change in society. Robert Lewandowski scored twice in the last 10 minutes before João Cancelo struck in the 89th minute as Barça came from two
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Associated Press Sep 23, 2023, 05:19 PM ET Brazil coach Fernando Diniz on Saturday left Manchester United winger Antony out of his squad for the team’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers in October as the player faces allegations of violence towards women. Antony had been called up for Brazil’s first two qualifiers this month but was
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane scored a hat trick in their 7-0 demolition of VfL Bochum on Saturday to take his league goal tally to seven and set a club record for most goals by a player in his first five Bundesliga matches. Kane’s three goals put him above club great Gerd Meller, Miroslav Klose
Wrexham suffered a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Stockport County on Saturday, although the Welsh side remain in the playoff places after nine games. Stockport forward Isaac Olaofe netted a hat trick, while strikes from Louise Barry and Paddy Madden added to the hosts’ tally. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The
Juventus‘ unbeaten start to the season ended with a 4-2 loss at Sassuolo after Wojciech Szczesny‘s goalkeeping errors contributed to their defeat in Serie A on Saturday. The Polish international suffered a howler after 12 minutes when Armand Lauriente‘s long-range shot deflected off Szczesny’s gloves and into the net. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Sep 23, 2023, 08:08 AM ET Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said forward Vinícius Júnior is fit and available for the team’s derby clash with Atletico Madrid in LaLiga on Sunday, adding that there is “zero risk” if the forward is involved. The Brazil international has been out of action
Sid Lowe, Spain writerSep 23, 2023, 06:00 AM ET “The change was good for me. I’m happy.” Saturday night atop Montjuic in Barcelona, and in eight words João Félix had summed it all up, ensuring that no more are really necessary. Nothing to add. Might as well stop reading, then. There can be few cases
Danny Lewis Sep 22, 2023, 07:48 PM ET The summer transfer window has closed for Europe’s top leagues, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Weston McKennie is playing
ESPN News Services Sep 22, 2023, 05:43 PM ET United States striker Folarin Balogun missed two penalties as AS Monaco lost 1-0 to local rival Nice in France’s Ligue 1 on Friday. Balogun was making his first start for Monaco after joining from Arsenal and had his first spot kick saved by goalkeeper Marcin Bulka
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentSep 22, 2023, 05:30 PM ET Erik ten Hag has admitted he doesn’t know why his Manchester United team have conceded so many goals during their shaky start to the season. United recorded more clean sheets in the Premier League than any other team last season but so far this term they have