Julien Laurens, CorrespondentApr 19, 2024, 12:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Zinedine Zidane has not been contacted by Bayern Munich to take over as manager when Thomas Tuchel leaves at the end of the season, sources have told ESPN. Zidane, a three-time Champions League winner during his managerial reign at Real Madrid, has been heavily
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Apr 19, 2024, 05:52 PM ET João Cancelo has revealed the extent of the social media abuse he received following Barcelona‘s Champions League elimination at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, including comments wishing death upon his family. Barça led 3-2 from the first leg in Paris but lost 4-1 on Tuesday as they
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterApr 19, 2024, 04:30 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 Haji Wright rescued Coventry City in injury time of the FA Cup quarterfinal against Wolves,
Open Extended Reactions Arsenal and Liverpool have their own problems right now as they attempt to reignite their Premier League title hopes. But the aching bodies, tired minds and damaged morale that managers Mikel Arteta and Jürgen Klopp must overcome are suddenly threatening to halt Manchester City and Pep Guardiola, too. If the Premier League
Adam Brown Apr 18, 2024, 06:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Liverpool were eliminated from the Europa League quarterfinals by Atalanta on Thursday night as their 1-0 second-leg win saw them lose 3-1 on aggregate at Gewiss Stadium. They got off to the perfect start when Mohamed Salah scored from the spot after the Reds
Jude Bellingham stands, arms outstretched, facing the crowd, celebrating another goal. It’s a pose that LaLiga players, coaches and fans have gotten used to seeing this season. From San Mamés to Balaídos, Montilivi to Montjuic — and, of course, at the Santiago Bernabeu — Bellingham’s 16 goals have helped Real Madrid top the table. Going
Apr 18, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2023-24 Champions League quarterfinals are all wrapped up with plenty of drama, a penalty shootout and brilliant goals. Paris Saint-Germain bounced back to knock out Barcelona, and Borussia Dortmund delivered their own comeback to send Atlético Madrid packing. Elsewhere, Manchester City and Real Madrid went
Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER — It’s clear that Manchester City have established themselves within football’s elite since Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan began to transform the club in 2008, but Real Madrid occupy an even higher echelon in the game’s hierarchy, delivering a painful reminder by dethroning the European champions and ending Pep Guardiola’s
Apr 17, 2024, 03:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Champions League soccer is back for the quarterfinals! Europe’s premier club competition returns with two high-stakes, heavy-weight matches on Wednesday, providing exciting storylines, top talent and drama. Enjoy the play-by-play from both of the games as Arsenal play Bayern Munich after drawing 2-2 in the first
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentApr 16, 2024, 05:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona came into the second leg tie against PSG with a one goal lead, but lost 6-4 on aggregate after going a man down and falling apart. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Barcelona‘s wait for a first Champions League semifinal appearance since 2019 goes
ESPN Apr 16, 2024, 02:37 PM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions Champions League soccer is back for the quarterfinals! Europe’s premier club competition returns with two high-stakes, heavy-weight matches on Tuesday, providing exciting storylines, top talent and drama. Enjoy the play-by-play from both of the games as Barcelona host Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid
Graham Hunter, Spain writerApr 16, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Open Extended Reactions I don’t think that this is particularly widely known or properly understood, but Jude Bellingham was always “scheduled” to be playing in the
ESPN News Services Apr 15, 2024, 07:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions A 6-0 win — including a four-goal night by one of his star players in Cole Palmer — should have left Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino with no issues following the game. But that was far from the case, as the Argentine took his
Megan Swanick Apr 15, 2024, 03:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The New York Red Bulls remain top of the MLS Power Rankings for a second straight week despite only getting a draw vs. Chicago. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports It’s Monday, another week of MLS action is in the books, which means it’s time for ESPN’s
Open Extended Reactions Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. – How VAR
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterApr 14, 2024, 03:22 PM 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 Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso hailed their Bundesliga triumph as “something extraordinary” after they secured
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterApr 14, 2024, 04:03 PM 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 LEVERKUSEN, Germany — The unwanted moniker of “Neverkusen” that has hung over this club can
Apr 15, 2024, 01:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayer Leverkusen won the first Bundesliga title in their history with a 5-0 win over Werder Bremen on Sunday, securing the championship with five games to play. Alonso’s team remain unbeaten in all competitions this season having broken Bayern Munich‘s German record of 32 games without