ESPN Apr 16, 2025, 09:15 AM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions Wednesday marks the second and final day of the quarterfinal second legs for the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season. Europe’s premier club competition has been whittled down to eight teams as the semifinals await the four winners. Enjoy the play-by-play from Wednesday’s games:…
Apr 16, 2025, 02:09 PM ET Micky van de Ven has said Tottenham Hotspur players want to win the Europa League for under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou. The Australian manager has faced growing calls to be sacked after a disappointing season that sees Spurs languish in 15th place in the Premier League. Their 4-2 loss to…
Apr 16, 2025, 12:19 PM ET Chelsea are moving in the right direction and developing a playing style that will help them in the long run, coach Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday in an impassioned defence of his players who were jeered over the weekend. Chelsea initially found themselves 2-0 down in Sunday’s draw with…
Apr 16, 2025, 10:05 AM ET Gabon forward Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 following a fall from the 11th floor of a building in China, the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) said on Wednesday. Boupendza, who joined Zhejiang FC earlier this year, was in good form with four goals in six matches….
André Onana will return to the Manchester United team for their crucial Europa League clash against Lyon, head coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed. Onana was omitted for the 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday after making two errors in the first game against Lyon last week. But the goalkeeper will return for the second…
Ian DarkeApr 16, 2025, 05:00 AM ET Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most recognizable soccer…
Apr 16, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has set out his priorities for a summer transfer and would join Real Madrid over Manchester City, while Manchester United are keen on RB Leipzig and Netherlands international attacking midfielder Xavi Simons. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around…
UEFA have announced that Linkin Park will play a pre-match show before the Champions League final kicks off on May 31.
Apr 16, 2025, 05:25 AM ET Harry Kane has said he adapted his penalty-taking technique after watching Brazilian forward Neymar and other high-profile spot-kick specialists. The England captain said he used to go for power and precision but now tries to spot an early move from the goalkeeper before taking a penalty. “There’s quite a…
Apr 16, 2025, 05:15 AM ET Matildas star Mary Fowler has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and is in a race against time to play in next year’s home Asian Cup. Manchester City had been hopeful the brilliant winger had avoided the dreaded injury, suffered when she appeared to wrench her right knee while…