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Why the pressure is piling on Xavi as Barcelona seek consistency
Sid Lowe, Spain writerJan 19, 2024, 03:22 PM ET Head coach Xavi of Barcelona watches during the Spanish Super Cup final between Real Madrid and Barcelona in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Jan. 14. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images) “It would have to be the coup of a lifetime, like Money Heist,” the Unionistas de Salamanca […]
What to expect from college football in 2024: Realignment, a 12-team playoff and a Saban-less SEC
Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterJan 19, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University The minute after Michigan was presented the national championship trophy in Houston, the college football season — and its accompanying predictions — flipped to 2024. If ever there was a Y2K year in […]
After 16-year-old Casey Phair became the youngest-ever World Cup player with Korea, the NWSL is next
Jan 18, 2024, 10:55 AM ET Casey Phair made her senior international debut at 16 during the recent Women’s World Cup, and now she is going pro, signing with Angel City FC on Thursday. Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images Casey Phair was 16 years and 26 days old when she stepped onto the field for South Korea for […]
Bundesliga 2024 predictions: Can Leverkusen hold off Bayern?
Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterJan 18, 2024, 09:05 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. The Bundesliga didn’t waste time shifting into gear in its return to action last week. Jadon Sancho recorded a beautiful, game-clinching assist to Marco Reus in his first match back with Borussia Dortmund. Eintracht Frankfurt weathered […]
Women’s soccer depth chart for Europe’s elite: Who is key?
Jan 17, 2024, 04:00 AM ET With the winter break coming to an end and the UEFA Women’s Champions League returning on Jan. 24, it’s a good time to assess the strength of the top clubs across Europe. The transfer window is open until the end of the month, so things could change, but here’s […]
Nick Saban and Peewee from Grand Bay: The legendary coach and his most famous caller
Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterJan 16, 2024, 07:07 AM ET Close Dave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. ON A THURSDAY night in September, Nick Saban sat in front of a crowd of fans with a headset on, […]
De Bruyne’s brilliant return for Man City, Real humble Barca in Supercopa, more
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJan 15, 2024, 11:59 AM ET It’s been another wild weekend in European soccer, with the return of the German Bundesliga aligning with some eye-opening results in the Premier League, Spanish Supercopa and Serie A. We had the transcendent return of Kevin De Bruyne, as Man City shrugged off a […]
Should the NWSL abolish the college draft?
Jan 15, 2024, 10:24 AM ET No 1 pick Ally Sentnor, left, poses for pictures with NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman on draft night. Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports Moments after players heard their names announced in Friday’s 2024 National Women’s Soccer League draft, they walked backstage to a large piece of glass they could autograph to create […]
AFCON kit rankings – A whopping 18 manufacturers go from boring to bold
Ed Dove, Special to ESPNJan 15, 2024, 06:41 AM ET Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica The Africa Cup of Nations has contributed some of the most eye-catching and memorable kits in the history of football. […]
The VAR Review: Should Garnacho have been given a penalty against Spurs?
Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. – How VAR decisions have affected […]