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Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJan 13, 2025, 05:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Contract talks between Napoli and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had broken down. Cesare Purini/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is nearing a move to Paris Saint-Germain, a source has told ESPN, with the two clubs set to meet on Monday to finalise the deal.

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 13, 2025, 06:37 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Plans have been revealed for a revamped Welsh League Cup that could hand Wrexham a

Jan 13, 2025, 04:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Mikel Arteta defended Kai Havertz and his Arsenal players after a wasteful FA Cup defeat to Manchester United, and said a potential striker signing is “not in my hands.” Editor’s Picks 2 Related Arsenal spurned a series of glaring chances in a 1-1 draw against United

Jan 13, 2025, 10:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former England captain Casey Stoney was named coach of the Canada women’s team on Monday in a three-year deal that runs through the next Women’s World Cup, with an option for 2028. The 42-year-old Stoney had been hired in 2021 by the San Diego Wave FC

Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJan 13, 2025, 10:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions What a weekend! European soccer didn’t disappoint, per usual, with a ton of talking points to discuss after a captivating slate of games. Barcelona thumped Clasico rivals Real Madrid to win the Spanish Supercopa, but more than the result, it showed

Jan 13, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MIAMI — Mauricio Pochettino has led some of the most distinguished clubs in Europe, but when he accepted the role of U.S. men’s national team manager, he made the choice to step into a new environment in the international game. Four months into the job, Pochettino

Jan 13, 2025, 03:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Scott McTominay has impressed at Napoli since his move from Manchester United. SSC NAPOLI/SSC NAPOLI via Getty Images Napoli manager Antonio Conte praised the impact of Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku — both in their first season at the club — after their 2-0 Serie A win

Jan 12, 2025, 07:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions There was no Premier League fixtures as the FA Cup took center-stage in England this weekend, with Manchester United‘s thrilling shootout win over Arsenal stealing the headlines. The Bundesliga returned with a bang, while Atletico Madrid quietly sealed Spain’s “Winter Champions” crown in Barcelona‘s and Real

Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCJan 12, 2025, 06:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — In the historic centre of Jeddah, in the old heart of the city, there’s a football pitch. It isn’t much: an uneven, astroturf surface, and two undersized goals. There are floodlights, and white lines painted on the ground, but

Open Extended Reactions Mikel Arteta has described Arsenal‘s FA Cup third-round defeat to Manchester United as a “one in a thousand” occurrence after losing in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at Emirates Stadium. Bruno Fernandes put the visitors in front on 52 minutes before Diogo Dalot was sent off nine minutes later for a late tackle