Getty Images Lionel Messi is kind of a big star in Argentina. Just a few months removed from bringing home the 2022 World Cup, Messi returned to his home country on Monday. His presence caused such a stir that he needed a police escort to get home after being mobbed by fans. Back in December, … Read more
Getty Images Lionel Messi is recognizable everywhere — from Barcelona to Paris and from Toyko to Los Angeles. But what about when he is back in his native Argentina? Well, we already saw the crazy scenes during the World Cup winners’ parade back in December, and then there is what took place in the Argentine … Read more
5:08 AM ET Sources told ESPN that Erling Haaland is expected to be fit for Manchester City’s match against Liverpool. Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has withdrawn from the Norway squad for their games against Spain and Georgia through injury, the Norweigan FA said on Tuesday. Haaland picked up a groin issue … Read more
play Conte blasts Spurs in sensational postmatch conference (1:20)Antonio Conte lets loose on Tottenham in a furious postmatch news conference following the 3-3 draw with Southampton. (1:20) Mar 20, 2023 If Tottenham Hotspur are serious about challenging for trophies and ridding the club, once and for all, of its reputation for promising much but delivering … Read more
play Why France sacked Corinne Diacre just four months before World Cup (1:42)Sophie Lawson explains why the French Football Federation sacked Corinne Diacre who led France to the Women’s Euro 2022 semifinals. (1:42) 4:00 AM ET Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard is in line to take over the France women’s team, replacing Corinne Diacre who … Read more
6:48 PM ET Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off in Fulham’s 3-1 FA Cup defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is facing a lengthy ban after the Football Association said the standard punishment for his dismissal during their 3-1 FA Cup quarterfinal defeat by … Read more
play Zendejas explains ‘chaos’ behind decision to pick USMNT (0:49)Alejandro Zendejas explains his decision to play for the USMNT over Mexico. (0:49) 4:18 PM ET Alejandro Zendejas said the opportunity to reunite with former teammates played a role in his decision to commit his international future to the United States over Mexico. Zendejas previously appeared … Read more
6:36 AM ET Jorge Sampaoli has become the second Sevilla manager to leave the club this season. Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images Sevilla have dismissed coach Jorge Sampaoli following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Getafe which left them just two points clear of the bottom three in LaLiga with 12 games to … Read more
play Laurens: Mbappe captaincy a new era for French football (1:35)Julien Laurens explains Didier Deschamps’ decision to select Kylian Mbappe as the new France captain. (1:35) 8:32 PM ET Didier Deschamps informed the France squad on Monday evening that Kylian Mbappe will be the new captain, sources told ESPN. The Paris Saint-Germain forward, who has … Read more
play How Crystal Palace let Patrick Vieira down (1:07)Julien Laurens thinks Patrick Vieira was let down by the lack of investment in the squad as Crystal Palace fires the French manager. (1:07) 4:06 AM ET Crystal Palace have appointed Roy Hodgson on a contract until the end of the season, the club announced on Tuesday. … Read more
