Soccer

Multiple ESPN writers Jul 15, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Euro 2024 is over. The tournament in Germany ended with Spain beating England 2-1 to lift the trophy and cement their place in history, We asked ESPN FC’s writers what they made of things throughout the month and what their highlights have been.

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 15, 2024, 03:00 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — As sunsets go, the one being enjoyed by the “Messi Generation” of Argentina players is almost impossible to top. It’s full of gorgeous hues and

Open Extended Reactions World champions Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in Sunday’s Copa América final, cementing a record 16th continental title, thanks to an extra-time game-winner from substitute Lautaro Martínez. Plagued by security issues that marred the lead-up to the event at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, the final was initially a cagey affair

Jul 14, 2024, 09:08 AM ET Open Extended Reactions After a Euro 2024 tournament filled with upsets, late winners and brilliant goals, we’re heading into the final between Spain and England. Will La Roja win their fourth European title, or will England clinch their first-ever trophy at the Euros? We bring you all the highlights,

Open Extended Reactions BERLIN — Come Sunday night, it will be done. Spain‘s collection of wonderkids, comeback kids and kids-at-heart, under the watchful eye of everyone’s favorite substitute teacher, coach Luis de la Fuente, will have delivered the country Euro 2024, a European crown for three out of the past five tournaments. Or England, having

Open Extended Reactions The Euro 2024 final is set, with three-time European champions Spain attempting to prevent England‘s men from winning the tournament for the first time and, in the process, ending their 58-year wait for international glory since lifting the World Cup in 1966. It promises to be a clash of styles in Berlin

Open Extended Reactions Gareth Southgate has reacted to claims England could be feted to win Euro 2024 by insisting: “I’m not a believer in fairytales but I am a believer in dreams.” The Three Lions face Spain in Berlin on Sunday 28 years on from Germany‘s victory in London at Euro ’96, a tournament forever

Lizzy Becherano Jul 12, 2024, 04:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa defended his players’ involvement in clashes with Colombia fans following their Copa América semifinal match at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, before criticizing the U.S. and CONMEBOL over the organization of the competition. Following Uruguay’s semifinal

Jul 12, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s here! After a grueling, entertaining and drama-filled month, Sunday night brings the final of the 2024 Copa America, as defending champions Argentina host Colombia in Miami. Which team will reign supreme? Will Argentina and Lionel Messi cruise to victory, or can Colombia shock them? (Game

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJul 12, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BERLIN — Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal have had a lot of fun this summer. They were having a great time after Spain destroyed Georgia 4-1 in the Euro 2024 round of 16 as the TV cameras cut to them playing rock, paper,

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jul 12, 2024, 05:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Dani Carvajal has said Spain teammate Rodri would be the perfect fit at Real Madrid and that he has been encouraging the Manchester City midfielder to return to his homeland while at the European Championships in Germany. Rodri joined Manchester City in

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 11, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions During Gregg Berhalter’s tenure as manager of the United States men’s national soccer team, he always seemed to do just enough to meet modest expectations. But he also never

Jul 11, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Euro 2024 and the Copa América are down to two teams each, but which players have impressed and which have struggled during both tournaments? We asked the writers who have been covering the action to pick a player whose stock has risen over the past month,

Open Extended Reactions DORTMUND, Germany — Ollie Watkins lived the dream in a split second in Dortmund, the one that all schoolkids repeat day after day in the playground. A winning goal in stoppage time, which sends your country into a major final, after coming off the bench as a substitute. Beat that. And what

James Rodríguez served up his sixth assist of the tournament to help 10-man Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0 in Charlotte on Wednesday to set up a Copa América final against Argentina. Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the first semifinal on Tuesday to book their place in Sunday’s final in Miami Gardens. Victory for Colombia Wednesday meant

Jul 10, 2024, 11:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Can you believe it? After being thrilled and awed by Spain and France on Tuesday, now we get the second Euro 2024 semifinal as the Netherlands take on England in Dortmund, Germany. The Dutch have managed their way through the Euros with skill and timely moments

Lizzy Becherano Jul 9, 2024, 11:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Argentina entered the tournament as reigning Copa América and World Cup champions, with nothing left to prove — just another trophy to play for. Lionel Messi no longer yearns for the validation of his country or feels the burden of

Luis Miguel Echegaray, ESPNJul 9, 2024, 10:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions East Rutherford, NJ — Under a hot, sticky sky in New Jersey, Argentina and Lionel Messi sealed their second consecutive Copa América final (and fourth in last five) thanks to a 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday. Thanks to goals from Manchester City‘s