Champions League: Man City, Madrid struggle as Liverpool fly

Champions League: Man City, Madrid struggle as Liverpool fly

Nov 27, 2024, 09:11 PM ET Matchday five of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League is in the books and the 36-team table is starting to take shape. Paris Saint-Germain are facing an uphill task to qualify for the knockouts after losing to Bayern Munich, Real Madrid are struggling to deliver the performances that won them…

Transfer rumors, news: Messi could extend his Miami contract

Transfer rumors, news: Messi could extend his Miami contract

Nov 27, 2024, 07:02 PM ET Lionel Messi could be set to extend his stay in MLS with Inter Miami, while Bayern Munich hope AC Milan’s Theo Hernández can replace Real Madrid-linked Alphonso Davies. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s…

LAFC declines 2025 option for club legend Carlos Vela

LAFC declines 2025 option for club legend Carlos Vela

Nov 27, 2024, 06:38 PM ET LAFC declined the contract option for Carlos Vela, but remains in discussions with the Mexican forward about his future. Vela initially stepped away from the Los-Angeles based team after the conclusion of the 2023 season when his contract expired, before resigning with LAFC mid-season on a one-year contract on…

Liverpool remain perfect in Europe as Madrid misery continues

Liverpool remain perfect in Europe as Madrid misery continues

Nov 27, 2024, 05:50 PM ET LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool maintained their 100% start to the UEFA Champions League with a 2-0 win against Real Madrid on Wednesday that leaves the reigning European champions in danger of missing out qualification for the knockout stages. Second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo at Anfield…

Mbappé penalty miss show lack of confidence - Ancelotti

Mbappé penalty miss show lack of confidence – Ancelotti

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Nov 27, 2024, 06:09 PM ET Carlo Ancelotti said Kylian Mbappé is suffering from “a lack of confidence” after the forward missed a penalty in Real Madrid’s 2-0 Champions League defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday. Mbappé had the chance to level the game at 1-1 in the 61st minute — after…

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Arne Slot glad to end team's hoodoo

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Arne Slot glad to end team’s hoodoo

Nov 27, 2024, 06:07 PM ET Arne Slot celebrated Liverpool’s 2-0 Champions League win against Real Madrid by saying the Spanish giants had become a “pain in the a–” for the club after ending a 15-year winless run against the reigning European champions. Second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo — Kylian Mbappé…

USA keeper Naeher 'nervous' to tell Hayes about retirement

USA keeper Naeher ‘nervous’ to tell Hayes about retirement

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentNov 27, 2024, 01:56 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. United States women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher said she was “nervous” to tell manager Emma Hayes about her intention to retire from international soccer, but that it was a “great conversation”…

Champions League live blog: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

Champions League live blog: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

Nov 27, 2024, 10:05 AM ET Welcome to the second day of matchday five of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season. It’s another day of Europe’s premier club competition in its new format with nine matches across the continent on Wednesday, providing exciting matchups, top talent and drama. Enjoy the play-by-play from all the games…