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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 10, 2025, 09:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — Ruben Amorim has played down the prospect of Manchester United strengthening their squad in the January window but insisted that he wants to keep his best players following speculation that Kobbie Mainoo could leave Old Trafford. Editor’s Picks 2 Related United’s

Jan 10, 2025, 08:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed he “likes” Marc Guéhi as a player but has played down talk of an imminent move for the Crystal Palace defender. Editor’s Picks 1 Related ESPN reported earlier this week that Chelsea are monitoring Guéhi, who spent the majority of

Jan 10, 2025, 08:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is looking forward to facing his neighbours Salford City in their FA Cup third-round clash on Saturday. The match between the two Manchester sides is expected to have extra spice, with Salford owned by former Manchester United players Ryan Giggs, Gary

Jan 10, 2025, 05:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano said on Thursday it was “impossible” to even consider bringing Neymar to the club to link up with his former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez due to Major League Soccer‘s salary cap rules. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Neymar struck

Multiple contributors Jan 10, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The transfer window is open across Europe as clubs look to do some midseason business. But what are ESPN’s reporters hearing about some of the deals that could be done, and which clubs are hoping to make moves? Every Friday during January we’ll bring

Jan 10, 2025, 05:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are tracking Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, while Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior remains on the radar of the Saudi Pro League. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades

Adam Brown Jan 9, 2025, 06:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona are interested in Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres while Liverpool are ready to join the race for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s

Jan 9, 2025, 02:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo midway through his trademark celebration after scoring against Al Okhdood. FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo opened his account for 2025 at the first attempt on Thursday, marking the 24th year in a row that he has scored in professional football. The 39-year-old converted

The wife of former Mexico international Carlos Vela has stated that the player and family are safe after their Malibu home burned down in the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California. “Our beautiful Malibu home burned down yesterday … We are still in shock with everything that’s happening,” Saioa Cañibano posted on social media. Editor’s

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 9, 2025, 04:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti called the on-field spat between Real Madrid and Mallorca‘s players “unnecessary” after Madrid’s 3-0 win in their Spanish Supercopa semifinal in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Jude Bellingham put Madrid ahead in the 63rd minute in Jeddah