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Man charged over tragedy chanting at Utd-Burnley

A 44-year-old man was arrested and charged for alleged tragedy chanting during Manchester United’s home game against Burnley in the Premier League, police said on Sunday. The man from Lancashire, England has been charged under Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986, which relates to causing harassment, alarm or distress. “As we have enforced recently, continued incidents of tragedy chanting by anyone will not be tolerated and will be…

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April 29, 2024

PSG clinches Ligue 1 title for 9th time in 12 years

Paris Saint-Germain have clinched the Ligue 1 title after AS Monaco’s away loss to Lyon on Sunday, putting them on 12 league wins in the club’s history. PSG were held to a surprise 3-3 draw against Le Havre on Saturday, meaning they had to rely on second-placed Monaco not winning if they were to be crowned champions this weekend. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Despite the draw…

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April 29, 2024

Sheffield Utd relegated, on track for PL record

Sheffield United have been relegated from the Premier League with three games remaining following their 5-1 defeat to Newcastle at St. James’ Park on Saturday. Chris Wilder’s side have already broken the record for most goals conceded in a 38-game Premier League season with 97, and remain on track to surpass Swindon Town’s mark of 100 goals conceded in the 1994-95 season, when the division contained 22 teams. – Stream…

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April 28, 2024

Poch: VAR call on Chelsea winner ‘damaged’ Prem

A VAR decision ruling out what looked to be a late winner for Chelsea at Aston Villa on Saturday has damaged the Premier League, the London club’s manager Mauricio Pochettino said. His side thought they have completed a remarkable comeback when substitute Axel Disasi netted in second-half stoppage time, but the goal was ruled out after a VAR review penalised a push by Benoit Badiashile in the build-up. – Stream…

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April 28, 2024

Transfer Talk: Bayern target Leverkusen’s Wirtz for 2025

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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April 27, 2024

Hayes: Big crowd could edge Chelsea past Barça

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes said on Friday that she hopes the large crowd headed to Stamford Bridge will help her team beat Barcelona in the second leg of the Women’s Champions League semifinal on Saturday. Chelsea announced later on Friday that the game was officially a sellout, marking the first time that the men’s team’s 40-000-capacity stadium will be sold out for a women’s game. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,…

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April 27, 2024

Forest row shows size of task refs face in adapting to demands of VAR era

The timing was impeccable. Just 48 hours after Nottingham Forest’s outrageous social media statement called the impartiality and integrity of Premier League referee Stuart Attwell into question, after they were denied three penalty appeals against Everton, UEFA announced that Attwell had been appointed as a VAR for Euro 2024. It perfectly illustrates the disconnect with refereeing today. Fans on social media call for Attwell to never referee again, and he’s…

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April 26, 2024

Man City remind Arsenal of their ruthless late-season form as title race pressure mounts

BRIGHTON & HOVE, England — Manchester City have been here before. No team responds to their rivals’ results in a tight Premier League title run-in like Pep Guardiola’s side, and they ensured that there will be at least one team pushing league leaders Arsenal right to the finish line with a ruthless 4-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. Erling Haaland may have missed the trip…

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April 26, 2024

Transfer Talk: Milan, Juve interested in Lille’s Tiago Santos

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April 25, 2024

Mbappé makes history to put PSG on brink of title

Paris St Germain closed in on a record-extending 12th Ligue 1 title as Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe each scored twice in a 4-1 away victory against second-from-bottom Lorient on Wednesday.

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April 25, 2024

Conte: McTominay better now than at Man UnitedMay 3, 2025
Napoli manager Antonio Conte praised Scott McTominay’s rise to prominence, highlighting the Scotland midfielder’s growing maturity and influence as the Serie A leaders head into the decisive final weeks of the Serie A title race. Conte’s side are in a strong position before Saturday’s match at Lecce, holding a three-point lead ahead of inconsistent second-placed… Read more: Conte: McTominay better now than at Man United
Man United look like different (good) team as Europa League final gets closerMay 2, 2025
BILBAO, Spain — A performance out of nowhere and a result no one saw coming: Manchester United breathed new life into their ailing season by shocking Athletic Club in the Europa League semifinals Thursday night. A stunning 3-0 victory in Bilbao means Ruben Amorim’s team — battered and bruised by a miserable campaign in the… Read more: Man United look like different (good) team as Europa League final gets closer
Source: Chicago Fire in talks with Kevin De BruyneMay 2, 2025
Chicago Fire FC is in talks with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne on a designated player contract, a source confirmed to ESPN, and look to have the inside track to sign the Belgium playmaker if he moves to MLS. De Bruyne announced last month that he would leave Man City at the end of… Read more: Source: Chicago Fire in talks with Kevin De Bruyne
Birmingham break EFL points record with winMay 1, 2025
Birmingham City broke the English Football League (EFL) record for most points in a season, after a 2-0 away win against Blackpool on Wednesday took the club to an unprecedented 108 points. The club, minority owned by Tom Brady, had already secured the League One title and promotion back to the second-tier Championship. They have… Read more: Birmingham break EFL points record with win
N.C. Courage add ex-City Group staffer BowleyMay 1, 2025
The North Carolina Courage on Wednesday added a new chief soccer officer who has had success as City Football Group’s head of coaching support during Manchester City’s rise under manager Pep Guardiola. Now, Dr. Ceri Bowley will take on his first role at the top of a technical staff pyramid for the NWSL club, which… Read more: N.C. Courage add ex-City Group staffer Bowley
Sources: Madrid’s Rüdiger (knee) out for 2 monthsApril 30, 2025
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger is expected to be out of action for up to two months, sources have told ESPN, after undergoing knee surgery on Tuesday. Sources have told ESPN that Rüdiger was expected to be unavailable for up to two months, which would see him miss the remainder of the LaLiga season and… Read more: Sources: Madrid’s Rüdiger (knee) out for 2 months
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