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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.)…

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May 7, 2024

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…

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May 7, 2024

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.…

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May 6, 2024

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…

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May 6, 2024

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,…

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May 5, 2024

Why St. Pauli-Hamburg rivalry is one of a kind, and how Bundesliga can benefit

HAMBURG, Germany — This Friday evening, FC St. Pauli could seal their return to the Bundesliga after a 13-year absence from Germany’s top flight. However, despite such a tantalizing prospect, one fan described a possible win as the “worst case for St. Pauli,” because the game is against local rivals Hamburg SV on “enemy territory” (stream LIVE at 12:30 p.m. on ESPN+). Friday marks the 51st recorded derby between St.…

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May 4, 2024

Pep: Foden primed to become one of City’s best

Pep Guardiola has backed Phil Foden to become one of Manchester City’s greatest-ever players after the England midfielder was named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Men’s Footballer of the Year. Foden won the award after the best individual season of his career during which he has scored 24 goals, including 16 in the Premier League. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Still only 23 and having already won…

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May 4, 2024

Source: Sancho to leave Man Utd in the summer

Manchester United expect Jadon Sancho to leave the club in the summer regardless of whether Erik ten Hag remains in charge or not, a source has told ESPN. Sancho was loaned to former club Borussia Dortmund in January following a public fall-out with Ten Hag. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The Dutchman’s future as manager is in doubt after a disappointing season, but a source has told…

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May 3, 2024

Sources: Man United leading race to sign Olise

Manchester United are considered front-runners to sign Michael Olise should the winger leave Crystal Palace this summer, sources told ESPN. Olise, 22, is understood to have a release clause in his contract that becomes active after the end of the season, and United’s new leadership group under minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe have identified Olise as key target in their summer rebuild. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)…

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May 3, 2024

Transfer Talk: Bayern, Madrid in off-field battle for Thiaw as well

The summer transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

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May 2, 2024

PSG’s Dembélé shows Arsenal what they’re missing: a clinical forwardApril 30, 2025
LONDON — Ousmane Dembélé handed Paris Saint-Germain a crucial UEFA Champions League advantage by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 semifinal first-leg win against Arsenal at the Emirates on Tuesday. Dembélé, who gave PSG an injury scare by limping off in the second half, now has 45 goal involvements in 45 games this season,… Read more: PSG’s Dembélé shows Arsenal what they’re missing: a clinical forward
Sources: Ancelotti to coach Brazil for June gamesApril 29, 2025
The Brazil Football Federation (CBF) expects Carlo Ancelotti to be coach of the national team in time to manage a pair of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers in June, sources have told ESPN’s Pedro Ivo Almeida and Victoria Leite. Although no official agreement is in place between Real Madrid manager Ancelotti and Brazil, discussions in recent… Read more: Sources: Ancelotti to coach Brazil for June games
How Arne Slot, Liverpool won the Premier League in 2024-25April 29, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England — With seconds remaining in Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, Arne Slot turned on the touchline and blew a kiss to his family in the stands. It was a quiet, understated gesture from the man who has, in that same manner, achieved the unthinkable in his debut season at Anfield. If… Read more: How Arne Slot, Liverpool won the Premier League in 2024-25
Wrexham plan ‘no superstars’ policy – ParkinsonApril 28, 2025
Wrexham will operate a “no superstars and no egos” policy when they target new signings for their Premier League push next season after being linked with Jamie Vardy and Kevin De Bruyne, manager Phil Parkinson said after clinching a record-breaking third promotion. Saturday’s 3-0 win against Charlton Athletic at Stok Cae Ras sealed promotion to… Read more: Wrexham plan ‘no superstars’ policy – Parkinson
Pep: City ‘machine’ not good despite FA Cup finalApril 28, 2025
Pep Guardiola said reaching the FA Cup final doesn’t come close to making up for Manchester City’s poor season. City beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday to set up a final against Crystal Palace next month. But after failing short in the Premier League, Guardiola insists securing Champions League qualification and winning the… Read more: Pep: City ‘machine’ not good despite FA Cup final
More than just the ‘Burrito Boys’: How a Bay Area taqueria built an amateur soccer team with Open Cup loreApril 27, 2025
JUST OFF THE corner of 24th and Mission streets in San Francisco sits a distinctive piece of domestic American soccer’s past and present. The past perches inconspicuously over El Farolito’s bar, where the 1993 U.S. Open Cup trophy sits tucked among an array of championship hardware. The present lies on the sign announcing the taqueria’s… Read more: More than just the ‘Burrito Boys’: How a Bay Area taqueria built an amateur soccer team with Open Cup lore
Wrexham’s latest promotion is a miracle. The next will be even harderApril 27, 2025
WREXHAM, Wales — Wrexham are one step away from the Premier League. The club with the Hollywood owners is now writing a script way beyond the most extraordinary plots in Tinseltown, but after achieving a historic third successive promotion, they are potentially one year away from joining Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal in football’s most… Read more: Wrexham’s latest promotion is a miracle. The next will be even harder
Ter Stegen back in Barça squad for Copa finalApril 26, 2025
Marc-André ter Stegen has been included in Barcelona’s squad for the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid after recovering from a knee injury ahead of schedule. Ter Stegen, 32, ruptured the patella tendon in his right knee in a LaLiga game in September and was expected to miss the remainder of the season. However,… Read more: Ter Stegen back in Barça squad for Copa final
Transfer rumors, news: Contract delay opens door to Barcelona exit for Raphinha?April 26, 2025
Raphinha is struggling to agree a new contract with Barcelona as Saudi Pro League clubs watch on, while Manchester United are keen on signing Atalanta midfielder Éderson. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades –… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Contract delay opens door to Barcelona exit for Raphinha?
Macarthur FC taking Football Australia to courtApril 25, 2025
Football Australia is set for a legal showdown with Macarthur FC amid claims soccer’s governing body misled club owners when they applied for entry into the A-League. Documents filed in the Federal Court claim FA breached consumer law and adopted unfair tactics when expanding Australia’s top-flight competition to 12 teams. A southwestern Sydney team was… Read more: Macarthur FC taking Football Australia to court