play Are the years of struggles ending for Man United? (1:45)Janusz Michallik lauds the impact of Erik ten Hag on the Manchester United team as they win 1-0 away vs. Wolves. (1:45) 5:30 PM ET Erik ten Hag has said Manchester United need to add a striker to their squad during the January transfer window, … Read more
Brentford players celebrate after scoring a goal against Liverpool in the Premier League. Getty Images 2:28 PM ET Brentford pulled off a shock win over Liverpool in the Premier League at the Community Stadium on Monday, beating the Reds for the first time since 1938. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate knocked the ball into his own … Read more
play Xavi: Everybody wanted to be Pele (0:32)Barcelona manager Xavi Hern?ndez pays tribute to Brazilian football legend Pele, calling him a “reference for a whole generation.” (0:32) 11:29 AM ET The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for football brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye … Read more
9:21 AM ET Carlo Ancelotti has called for “zero tolerance” for racism after Vinicius Junior was subjected to racist abuse by fans — but stopped short of criticising LaLiga, after the Real Madrid winger accused them of failing to act on the issue. Videos posted on social media showed Vinicius, 22, being insulted as he … Read more
play Red card chaos as Barcelona held by Espanyol (3:05)Both sides are reduced to 10 men, with Espanyol surviving a second red card thanks to a VAR intervention in the 1-1 draw. (3:05) 11:21 AM ET Espanyol have filed a complaint against Barcelona for fielding an ineligible lineup after Robert Lewandowski started Saturday’s Catalan derby. … Read more
play Why Cristiano Ronaldo is ending his career in ‘football obscurity’ (1:44)Craig Burley is disappointed Cristiano Ronaldo has “followed the money” and signed with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. (1:44) 8:39 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo will be officially unveiled as an Al-Nassr player on Tuesday at an open training session in front of the club’s … Read more
play How would Mudryk fit into Arteta’s plans at Arsenal? (2:08)Don Hutchison and Julien Laurens explain what Mykhailo Mudryk could bring to Arsenal. (2:08) 12:18 PM ET Arsenal have submitted a second offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk, sources have told ESPN. The Gunners had an opening bid of around EUR65 million rejected last … Read more
play Should Graham Potter be worried about his future at Chelsea? (1:44)Julien Laurens believes Graham Potter is “under pressure” at Chelsea ahead of facing Man City twice in one week. (1:44) 8:26 AM ET Chelsea are closing in on a EUR37 million deal to sign Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, sources have told ESPN. The 21-year-old … Read more
play Ogden questions if Gakpo would have been right for Man Utd (1:29)Mark Ogden explains why Manchester United missed out on Cody Gakpo, who looks set for a Liverpool move. (1:29) 7:47 AM ET Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has suggested Cody Gakpo might be their only major signing of the January window, saying the club … Read more
USATSI Teams on strong runs of form face off Monday in the English Premier League when Brentford host Liverpool. The Reds (8-4-4) have won four straight league games and enter this match sixth in the Premier League table. The 2021-22 league runners-up are two points out of the top four as they try to rebound … Read more
