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Boehly backs Pochettino as job speculation quells

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has backed manager Mauricio Pochettino amid speculation around his future, saying he has been impressed by the team’s upturn in form and “beautiful football.” Chelsea followed their 2-0 win over Tottenham last Thursday with a resounding 5-0 triumph over West Ham on Sunday to remain in contention for European football next season. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) – Why are Chelsea keeping Pochettino…

Sources: Man Utd eyeing Fulham CB Adarabioyo

Manchester United are interested in signing Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo this summer, sources have told ESPN. Adarabioyo is out of contract at Craven Cottage at the end of the season and could move to Old Trafford on a free transfer. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Newcastle, Chelsea and Tottenham have also expressed an interest in the 26-year-old, who has made 20 Premier League appearances this season and…

Bar none: Woodwork ‘unfair’ to PSG in UCL exit

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappé gets the credit when his team wins. And to his credit, he took the blame when they lost on Tuesday. The France international said his team’s loss to Dortmund in the Champions League semifinals — which finished 2-0 on aggregate after PSG’s 1-0 loss in the second leg — was down to missed chances, a few of which came from him. – Stream on ESPN+:…

Sources: United won’t rush decision on Ten Hag

Manchester United’s owners will take their time before making a decision about Erik ten Hag’s future, sources have told ESPN. Ten Hag’s position as manager is at risk following a disappointing season, but new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team have continued to plan for the Dutchman to be in charge for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 25. – Stream on ESPN+: Watch FA…

Belichick burns Brady over Birmingham relegation

Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick ribbed his six-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady on Sunday over Birmingham City’s relegation from the Championship into English football’s third tier. Brady became a minority owner of Birmingham in August 2023 after entering into a partnership with the club’s owners, Knighthead Capital Management LLC, and become chairman of the advisory board at the club. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)…

7 things from women’s football: The WSL title race is back on! Barça, Bayern seal titles

Barcelona and Bayern Munich wrapped up their respective domestic titles, while Paris Saint-Germain picked up another Coupe de France trophy. In the Women’s Super League, a hectic three minutes at the end of Manchester City vs. Arsenal preceded a goal-fest at Chelsea that breathed life back into the title race. – Stream on ESPN+: NWSL, LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Although Man City have kept themselves in the title hunt with…

Argentina’s WC-winning coach Menotti, 85, dies

World Cup winning coach Cesar Luis Menotti, who led Argentina to the title in 1978, has died at the age of 85, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Sunday. Menotti, who played for Rosario Central, Boca Juniors and Santos, began his coaching career at Newell’s Old Boys and won the Argentine championship with Huracan in 1973, before taking over as head coach of the Argentine national team in 1974.…

Ange: Teammate row in loss shows they care

Ange Postecoglou said he had “nothing to address” after Tottenham defenders Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal had to be separated by goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario during the team’s 4-2 defeat at Liverpool. Despite two late goals by Richarlison and Son Heung-min, Spurs were unable to salvage a point from the game and are now relying on fourth-placed Aston Villa collecting just a point from their final two games, combined with Spurs…

Girona beat Barça, qualify for UCL for first time

Girona have qualified for the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history after beating Barcelona 4-2 at Montilivi on Saturday. The win over Barça, Girona’s second against their Catalan rivals this season, moves them 13 points clear of fifth-placed Athletic Club with just four games to go and into second place. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Girona had trailed Barça 2-1 heading in half-time,…