Football

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 16, 2025, 07:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim said he was thankful that Amad‘s late hat trick against Southampton ‘helped’ a post-match conversation with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe go smoothly. United were facing defeat to the Premier League‘s bottom club before Amad scored three times in 12 minutes

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 16, 2025, 06:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid forward Endrick praised teammate Antonio Rüdiger for guiding him through his goal drought, dedicating his brace in their 5-2 Copa del Rey win over Celta Vigo on Thursday to the defender. Madrid survived a scare in the last 16 tie

Matt Foster Jan 16, 2025, 04:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out has sent a letter to FIFA and CONMEBOL over the investigation into Enzo Fernández after the Argentina star posted an allegedly racist and anti-gay chant on social media last summer. Chelsea midfielder Fernández, 23, posted a video of the

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 16, 2025, 03:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for forward Omar Marmoush, a source has told ESPN. Editor’s Picks 1 Related City and the Bundesliga side reached a compromise over a fee following talks on Thursday. The source added that the final

Lizzy Becherano Jan 16, 2025, 06:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami CF made two new signings ahead of its 2025 MLS campaign, adding defender Gonzalo Lujan and goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo to the roster. Lujan comes to Inter Miami from Argentine top-flight team San Lorenzo and joins the Herons on a contract through

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 16, 2025, 06:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — Ruben Amorim has inherited a mess at Manchester United. But amid the rubble at Old Trafford, the manager found Amad Diallo and at least for now, that’s enough to keep him, and United, going. For much of the game against Southampton

Adriana Garcia Jan 16, 2025, 12:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Eva Longoria are among the investors in an American group that has acquired Colombian top division side La Equidad. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The group is led by real estate investor Al Tylis, who is co-chairman of

ESPN News Services Jan 16, 2025, 02:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Defender John Tolkin transferred Thursday to Holstein Kiel of the Bundesliga from Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls. The 22-year-old Tolkin made his MLS debut in 2021 and has seven goals and 12 assists in 114 MLS appearances, including 107 starts. Tolkin

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 16, 2025, 12:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City have registered their interest in defender Andrea Cambiaso with his club Juventus, a source has told ESPN. City are exploring the possibility of a January deal for the 24-year-old Italy international, although they have not yet made a formal offer. A source

Adriana Garcia Jan 16, 2025, 12:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil do not have a chance to win the 2026 World Cup unless Neymar plays, according to the legendary Romário. A 1994 World Cup winner with Brazil, Romário believes the national team has quality but has not played well. “With Neymar in the next