AC Milan and Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Sunday he had decided to end his football career. The 41-year-old’s Milan contract expires at the end of June and will not be renewed following a season plagued by injuries, prompting him to end a remarkable and successful career. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) But Ibrahimovic later revealed in a news conference that no one knew the big…
During the build to Saturday’s Scottish Cup final, Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou was loath to discuss his future — or anything else that could distract him and his squad from the task at hand. “Do you think the person who wins The Masters or Wimbledon thinks about all these other things? Or does he think about winning?” Postecoglou retorted, in typical fashion, when it floated that he could both focus…
LONDON — Manchester City lifted the FA Cup thanks to a 2-1 win over Manchester United at Wembley (stream a replay on ESPN+, US only), and are closing in on the treble. Ilkay Gundogan scored the quickest goal in the FA Cup final history after just 12 seconds, only for United to equalise before half-time through Bruno Fernandes’ penalty, awarded after a VAR check when Jack Grealish handled in the…
In their fourth Champions League final in five years, Barcelona used their experience to write a new chapter in their history, leaning on the lessons of the past to banish any final demons and come from two goals down to beat VfL Wolfsburg 3-2 on Saturday. It was a win that started with a loss five years previous, though. Humbling. That’s the easiest way of describing Barcelona’s first Champions League…
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Erik ten Hag has set high standards at Manchester United this season, but Bruno Fernandes might be even more demanding. After watching his team beat Chelsea 4-1 to add a top-four finish to the Carabao Cup, Ten Hag declared his first year at Old Trafford as a success. Fernandes, though, disagrees. And he won’t change his mind even if United beat Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday and lift the…
As the controversial “Festival of Football” nears its crescendo, APL chief executive Danny Townsend has told ESPN the concept’s debut had delivered on its key goals and that planning for an expanded and improved effort for next year is already underway. Concluding when Melbourne City and the Central Coast Mariners face off in the A-League Men grand final on Saturday, this year’s festival is the first since the leagues signed…
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak has apologised for speaking at a business event tied to a far-right politician and will officiate next week’s Champions League final, UEFA said on Friday. Marciniak’s appointment for the game between Manchester City and Inter Milan on June 10 was at risk after a Warsaw-based anti-racism group alerted UEFA to his conference appearance this week. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Marciniak, who officiated…
Real Madrid were the world’s most valuable club in 2022 with a worth of $6.07 billion (£4.9bn), according to Forbes. For a second straight year, the Spanish giants topped the 30-club list compiled by the American business magazine, with Manchester United second, valued at $6bn (£4.8bn). – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) LaLiga champions Barcelona, who ranked first in 2021, are third with a valuation of $5.51bn (£4.4bn).…
England and Tottenham forward Harry Kane has said he hopes artificial intelligence can revolutionise injury prevention, with a number of players set to miss the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Sarina Wiegman’s England side won Euro 2022 last year but enter this summer’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand without stars Leah Williamson, Fran Kirby and Beth Mead. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) A number of other leading…