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Pep Guardiola will escape sanction for his provocative goal celebration in front of Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas during Manchester City’s 4-1 win at the Etihad on Saturday, sources have told ESPN. The City manager reacted to Julian Alvarez’s first-half equalising goal by appearing to taunt Liverpool substitute Tsimikas as the defender walked past Guardiola’s technical area after warming up further down the touchline. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)…

Katie Johnson’s goal on the final play of the match gave Angel City FC a 2-1 victory against the Orlando Pride in the lone National Women’s Soccer League match on Sunday. Claire Emslie converted on a penalty for Angel City (1-1-0) in the first half at Orlando’s Exploria Stadium after Alyssa Thompson, selected first in the 2023 NWSL draft, was taken down on a breakaway in the box. Emslie sent…

Nike has revealed a collection of brand-new kits that will be worn by 13 different countries at the upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup. The array includes fresh home strips for the two host nations: Australia and New Zealand, along with a bold if potentially divisive new home jersey for the United States, who go into the tournament as back-to-back world champions. There are also new kits for European champions England,…

Second-half goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson helped Newcastle United to a 2-0 home win over Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday and leapfrog Erik ten Hag’s side in the bid to secure Champions League qualification. Newcastle created plenty of chances throughout but did not convert, thanks in part to another solid performance from United goalkeeper David De Gea, until Willock arrived unmarked to convert an Allan…

Karim Benzema scored three goals in seven first-half minutes as Real Madrid thrashed Real Valladolid 6-0 on Sunday to cut Barcelona’s lead in LaLiga to 12 points. The hat trick moved Benzema up to 14 league goals this season and second on the list of top scorers — three behind Barca’s Robert Lewandowski. Rodrygo’s opener from a smooth counter-attack after 22 minutes opened the flood gates as Benzema took charge…

The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard remains an option for Barcelona this summer, according to Sport. Approaching the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena, it is reported…

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Gabriel Jesus scored his first goals for six months as Arsenal maintained control of the Premier League title race with a 4-1 defeat of relegation-threatened Leeds United on Saturday. Jesus, starting a league game for the first time since returning from a knee injury last month, converted a 35th-minute penalty after being clipped in the box by Luke Ayling. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Ben White doubled…

The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Napoli defender Kim Min-Jae is open to making the switch to Liverpool, according to Foot Mercato. It is reported that the 26-year-old would be keen on the move if…

Tottenham acting head coach Cristian Stellini has admitted the club has endured a “chaotic” fortnight but denied Spurs are in crisis after Antonio Conte’s departure. Conte’s exit was confirmed on Sunday night following an explosive news conference on March 18 in which the 53-year-old criticised Spurs’ owners and the players’ attitude after allowing a 3-1 lead to slip to draw 3-3 at Southampton. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more…