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Multiple contributors Jan 17, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The transfer window is open across Europe as clubs look to do some mid-season 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

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 17, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Erling Haaland has signed a mammoth 10-year contract at Manchester City. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The striker was under contract at the Etihad Stadium until 2027, but has extended his deal until 2034. The exact numbers involved have not been made public by City,

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 16, 2025, 06:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — Ruben Amorim has inherited a mess at Manchester United. But amid the rubble at Old Trafford, the manager found Amad Diallo and at least for now, that’s enough to keep him, and United, going. For much of the game against Southampton

Adriana Garcia Jan 16, 2025, 12:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Eva Longoria are among the investors in an American group that has acquired Colombian top division side La Equidad. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The group is led by real estate investor Al Tylis, who is co-chairman of

Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer • 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 Emily Keogh Close Emily Keogh Correspondent Jan 16, 2025, 04:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Chelsea are leading the race to

LONDON — Arsenal came from behind to beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday and close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points. Son Heung-Min gave Spurs a 25th-minute lead against the run of play after his shot from the edge of the box deflected off William

Jan 15, 2025, 11:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City forward Phil Foden conceded his team’s defense of the Premier League title is over following their 2-2 draw at Brentford on Tuesday. Foden, 24, scored twice to give City a commanding lead heading into the final 20 minutes before goals from Yoane Wissa and

Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJan 14, 2025, 11:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain have received a first offer from Tottenham for their France forward Randal Kolo Muani, sources have told ESPN. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Spurs, 11th in the Premier League table, are looking to bolster their forward unit and submitted a loan offer with

Open Extended Reactions NOTTINGHAM, England — Arne Slot is no stranger to being serenaded on the touchline. Adored at previous club Feyenoord Rotterdam, the Liverpool head coach has quickly grown accustomed to hearing supporters at Anfield — and in away ends up and down the country — singing his praises from the terraces as his

Jan 14, 2025, 12:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Kyle Walker has been left out of the Manchester City squad at Brentford. James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images Manchester City‘s wantaway defender Kyle Walker has been left out of the squad for the clash against Brentford on Tuesday as he explores a move away from the club.

Jan 14, 2025, 04:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Gabriel Jesus suffered the knee injury during Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted Gabriel Jesus‘ injury “does not look good” amid reports the striker has suffered an ACL rupture. “We know more

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

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

Open Extended Reactions The Premier League season is just past the halfway point, and VAR controversy has never been far away. But which of the contentious decisions have truly been controversial? And when have they fallen under the label “referee’s call”? ESPN can reveal the official list of VAR errors as logged by the Premier

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

Joshua Zirkzee scored the winning penalty for 10-man Manchester United against Arsenal after their hectic FA Cup third-round tie finished 1-1 after extra time at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Arsenal’s Kai Havertz was the only one of the first four penalty takers to miss, denied by a brilliant stop from Altay Bayindir, before Zirkzee

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 11, 2025, 04:52 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Jaedyn Shaw will not play under new San Diego Wave head coach Jonas Eidevall. Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images United States women’s national team forward Jaedyn Shaw is set

Alex Kirkland Sam Marsden Jan 11, 2025, 09:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid eased past Mallorca and Barcelona comfortably beat Athletic Club to set up a Clásico showdown in the Spanish Supercopa final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday (2 p.m. ET, stream LIVE on ESPN+, U.S. only). It’s the third season in a