4:31 PM ET Associated Press United States men’s national team defenders DeAndre Yedlin and Walker Zimmerman have praised the ability of coach Gregg Berhalter, amid an ongoing investigation by U.S. Soccer into a 1991 incident during which he kicked his future wife in the legs. Yedlin and Zimmerman said they understand there could be uncertainty
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5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Pep Guardiola has revealed he’s thinking about unleashing some “ridiculous” tactical ideas against Manchester United on Saturday. Manchester City will have just 48 hours to prepare for the trip to Old Trafford following Wednesday’s Carabao Cup quarterfinal against Southampton. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) But, speaking at
6:34 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Erik ten Hag has told Marcus Rashford that if he keeps his level of “effort and focus” he can continue his goalscoring streak. Rashford found the net for the six game in a row after coming on as a substitute to score twice in the 3-0 win over Charlton Athletic
7:06 PM ET Associated Press FIFA president Gianni Infantino met with special prosecutors in Switzerland on Tuesday as part of their criminal investigation into his undisclosed meetings with the country’s attorney general during a wider probe of soccer officials. Criminal proceedings against Infantino were recommended in 2020 by a previous special prosecutor — who was
5:30 PM ET NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England — Newcastle United qualified for the Carabao Cup semifinals for the first time since 1976 as second-half goals from Dan Burn and Joelinton sealed a 2-0 quarterfinal win on Tuesday against Leicester at St. James’ Park. A man of the match performance by Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward had threatened to
5:00 AM ET Sam Marsden Alex Kirkland It’s January, which means it’s now time for the Spanish Supercopa to take centre-stage with four of the best teams in LaLiga doing battle for the prize, founded in 1982. This year, we’ve got the two biggest teams in Spain, Real Madrid and Barcelona, as well as Copa
10:08 AM ET Adriana Garcia Joao Felix has been granted permission by Atletico Madrid to undergo a medical in London as his loan move to Chelsea nears completion, sources have told ESPN. Chelsea and Atletico are in advanced talks for the Portugal forward to join the Premier League side on a six-month loan, with sources
6:00 AM ET Adriana Garcia Mexican team Pachuca unveiled a permanent throne for the late Brazil legend Pele at their Hidalgo stadium. Since Pele died on Dec. 29 at the age of 82, many tributes have taken place around the world to honour the three-time World Cup winner. Prior to Monday’s 5-1 home league win
8:59 AM ET Dani Alves in action for Brazil at the 2022 World Cup. Alex Livesey – Danehouse/Getty Images Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves is under investigation over an allegation that he sexually assaulted a woman in a nightclub in Spain last month, Catalonia’s Supreme Court said on Tuesday. Alves denies any wrongdoing. The
7:05 AM ET Associated Press Noel Le Graet has been French football federation president since 2011. Lionel Hahn/Getty Images A sports agent has accused French football federation president Noel Le Graet of improper conduct over several years, saying he only was interested in her sexually. The 81-year-old football executive has previously faced claims of sexual harassment,