1:23 PM ET Associated Press The German football federation (DFB) maintained its trust in Hansi Flick as national team coach on Wednesday despite the disappointing World Cup performance. Federation president Bernd Neuendorf said the body has “full confidence” in Flick to lead the team through the 2024 European Championship, which Germany is scheduled to host
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1:30 PM ET Associated Press DOHA, Qatar — Brazil forward Vinicius Junior praised Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti for his success at the World Cup. Vinicius arrived in Qatar without knowing if he was going to get a chance to start for Brazil, but heading into Friday’s quarterfinal match against Croatia no one questions his
3:56 PM ET Manchester United fell to a 4-2 defeat in a friendly with LaLiga side Cádiz on Wednesday, despite coming back from two goals down to temporarily draw level at the Nuevo Mirandilla. After early goals Carlos García and Anthony Lozano inside the first 14 minutes for the home side, United fought back through
10:42 AM ET Wednesday is the first rest day of the World Cup and with that, a good opportunity to reflect on the individual brilliance we’ve seen so far this winter in Qatar. The final eight teams are set to battle Friday and Saturday, but with the Round of 16 meaning we’re past the midway
10:18 AM ET AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Kyle Walker said he will not “roll out a red carpet” for Kylian Mbappe and added the in-form France forward must not stand in England‘s way of reaching a World Cup semifinal. The Manchester City defender is set to be handed the responsibility of stopping Mbappe, who is
5:02 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said he is “not going to hide” the club’s interest in Jude Bellingham and added it would be harder to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. Borussia Dortmund‘s Bellingham has been one of the key players in England‘s run to the World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar. – Stream on
6:59 AM ET Raheem Sterling made his England debut in 2012. Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images Police have arrested two men as their investigation into the break-in at the home of England and Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling continues. Sterling missed England’s 3-0 win against Senegal at the World Cup round of 16 on
5:37 AM ET Eden Hazard has announced that he will retire from international football following Belgium‘s disappointing World Cup campaign in Qatar. Belgium were dumped out of the tournament at the group stage with the Real Madrid forward failing to make an impact on the team. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)– FIFA
6:55 AM ET Mario Ferri ran onto the pitch during the World Cup game between Portugal and Uruguay. Richard Sellers/Getty Images The protester who ran onto the field during the World Cup game between Portugal and Uruguay holding a rainbow flag has told Reuters that FIFA president Gianni Infantino intervened to ensure he was set free
6:29 AM ET Erik ten Hag has said Manchester United are “looking to the future” following Cristiano Ronaldo‘s acrimonious departure from the club. Ronaldo is a free agent after he mutually agreed to terminate his contract with United in November following a controversial interview before the World Cup. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more