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Manchester United endured a miserable 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday after visiting winger Yankuba Minteh scored one goal and created another, with the hosts not helped by a howler from goalkeeper André Onana. Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter were also on the scoresheet in the second half for Brighton,

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 19, 2025, 01:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Kylian Mbappé admitted he is now close to his best after scoring twice in Real Madrid‘s 4-1 win over Las Palmas on Sunday, saying “I’ve adapted to the team now, and I can play as I want.” Madrid went behind inside the

Manchester City‘s Phil Foden scored twice and created another goal in an outstanding first-half display as they hammered Ipswich Town 6-0 at Portman Road on Sunday to roar back into the Premier League‘s top four. The comprehensive win moved City to 38 points and into fourth position on goal difference ahead of Newcastle United, but

Jan 19, 2025, 11:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) are continuing to express interest in a deal for Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior, sources have told ESPN. Officials from PIF, who control the four largest clubs in the Saudi Pro League, held informal talks with the forward’s representatives in

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 19, 2025, 12:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — The most shocking aspect of Manchester United‘s dismal 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday is that there was little surprise at all. Anyone who watched the first 80 minutes against Southampton — the Premier League‘s worst team —

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 19, 2025, 07:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Betis are closing in on a loan deal for Manchester United winger Antony, a source has told ESPN. A number of clubs have expressed an interest in signing the Brazil international in January. Real Betis are leading the race and although an agreement

Jan 19, 2025, 06:20 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Mikel Arteta has admitted he is “very worried” about William Saliba‘s injury after the Arsenal defender missed Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday. Arsenal’s squandering of two Premier League points was compounded by concerns about Saliba, who was not even in the squad after

Lizzy Becherano Jan 19, 2025, 06:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino believes that Matko Miljevic and Jack McGlynn showed character when arguing over the penalty opportunity in the first minutes of the 3-1 victory over Venezuela. Daniel Pereira‘s foul on forward Patrick Agyemang inside the box

Inter Miami CF began their preseason with a 2-2 draw against Club America in regular time on Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada before winning in penalties (3-2). Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano made his managerial debut after being appointed to the role on Nov. 26, 2024, initiating a new chapter

Danny Lewis Jan 18, 2025, 06:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Al Hilal have identified Mohamed Salah and Rodrygo as possible replacements for Neymar, while Manchester United are reportedly ahead of Manchester City in the race to sign Nuno Mendes. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers