Football

Champions Bayer Leverkusen battled past hosts Borussia Dortmund 3-2 with two goals from Patrik Schick on Friday to move within a point of leaders Bayern Munich with a sixth straight league win. In a frenetic opening the visitors struck three times in the first 19 minutes as they enjoyed a perfect start to the year

Lizzy Becherano Jan 10, 2025, 11:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami announced on Friday that the team will travel to Peru and Panama to compete in two preseason matches, touring across North, South and Central America before the 2025 MLS campaign kicks off. The Herons are set to initiate the tour on Jan.

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 10, 2025, 03:13 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions United States men’s national team defender Tim Ream said that head coach Mauricio Pochettino continues to stress to his players the importance of having a winning mentality. Ream, 37,

Jan 10, 2025, 02:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Robin Fraser will take charge of of Toronto FC as the team’s new manager, the MLS side said on Friday, after former head coach John Herdman resigned amid the Canada Soccer drone scandal. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Fraser, a former assistant coach with the club who

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 10, 2025, 01:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City are closing in on the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov after reaching an agreement with Lens for his transfer, sources have told ESPN. Editor’s Picks 2 Related City are on the verge of sealing a deal worth more than £40 million for

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 10, 2025, 01:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said the team still need to improve their mentality to win the big trophies this season as they prepare for Sunday’s Supercopa final against Real Madrid (watch LIVE on ESPN+). Editor’s Picks 2 Related Barça thumped Madrid 4-0

Open Extended Reactions Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has refused to be drawn on speculation linking Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia with a January move to Anfield. Kvaratskhelia has been tipped to leave Serie A this month after failing to make progress in contract negotiations, with his deal set to expire in 2027. Editor’s Picks 2

Open Extended Reactions Arsenal midfielder Jorginho‘s representative has held exploratory talks with Palmeiras as uncertainty grows over his future at Emirates Stadium, sources have told ESPN. The midfielder’s agent, João Santos, is gathering potential options given his contract with the Gunners is due to expire at the end of the season. Sources stressed that talks

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 10, 2025, 06:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Mallorca have criticised security measures in Jeddah after players’ family members complained of being harassed by fans after their Spanish Supercopa semifinal defeat to Real Madrid. Mallorca were beaten 3-0 at the Al-Jawhara Stadium on Thursday — with second-half strikes from Jude

Jan 10, 2025, 07:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a concussion during the team’s Carabao Cup semifinal win over Liverpool on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Bentancur collapsed on the pitch in the sixth minute of the contest before being taken off