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Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCMay 8, 2024, 07:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MADRID — Before this Champions League semifinal second leg, coach Thomas Tuchel said his Bayern Munich players needed to “connect with their inner child” at the Santiago Bernabeu, remembering childhood dreams of playing in games like this. On Wednesday, Real Madrid showed why

Adam Brown May 8, 2024, 08:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip is swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP

Open Extended Reactions Amnesty International has challenged FIFA to publish a review investigating its responsibilities towards migrant workers harmed while building stadia and infrastructure in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup. The independent review, commissioned by FIFA following the tournament between November and December of 2022, had its findings approved by the FIFA Council in

May 8, 2024, 06:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Thomas Tuchel said the linesman apologised to him for a late offside call in Bayern Munich’s Champions League semifinal exit at the hands of Real Madrid on Wednesday, while Matthijs de Ligt described the call as a “disgrace.” De Ligt thought he had equalised in stoppage-time

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez May 8, 2024, 07:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid forward Joselu said “even my best dreams” couldn’t come close to his match-winning Champions League performance on Wednesday, after scoring twice in three minutes to beat Bayern Munich 2-1. Substitute Alphonso Davies had put Bayern ahead in the 68th minute

Doug Greenberg, ESPNMay 8, 2024, 06:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid pulled out yet another stunning win Wednesday to defeat Bayern Munich and advance to the UEFA Champions League Final. They’ll face Borussia Dortmund, who will be looking to cap off a magical run as the ultimate underdog. The LaLiga champions open as

May 8, 2024, 10:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Champions League soccer is back for the semifinals! Europe’s premier club competition returns with a high-stakes, heavyweight match on Wednesday, providing exciting storylines, top talent and drama. Enjoy the play-by-play as Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in the second leg of the semifinals after a thrilling

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentMay 8, 2024, 01:47 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions St. Louis City is among the MLS sides pursuing Borussia Dortmund attacker Marco Reus, sources have told ESPN. Reus, who will turn 35 at the end of this month,

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 8, 2024, 10:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are interested in signing Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo this summer, sources have told ESPN. Adarabioyo is out of contract at Craven Cottage at the end of the season and could move to Old Trafford on a free transfer. – Stream on ESPN+:

May 8, 2024, 01:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Spanish football federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss of national team player Jenni Hermoso after a High Court judge admitted the case, the court said on Wednesday. Rubiales faces one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for