Madrid's Ancelotti says Mbappé 'can do better' after pen miss

Madrid’s Ancelotti says Mbappé ‘can do better’ after pen miss

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 4, 2024, 06:05 PM ET Carlo Ancelotti insisted that Kylian Mbappé “can do better” after missing his second penalty in a week in Real Madrid’s 2-1 LaLiga defeat to Athletic Club on Wednesday. Álex Berenguer put Athletic ahead in the 53rd minute at San Mamés, and Mbappé had the chance…

Man United show progress in loss, Arsenal chase Liverpool

Man United show progress in loss, Arsenal chase Liverpool

LONDON — Arsenal stepped up their pursuit of Premier League leaders Liverpool by sealing a 2-0 win against Manchester United at the Emirates on Wednesday, once again highlighting their peerless ability to score from set-pieces. Second-half goals from Jurriën Timber and William Saliba, both from corners, clinched a comfortable win for the Gunners which left…

Atlético vs Getafe Game Analysis

Arsenal 2-0 Man United (Dec 4, 2024) Game Analysis

Jurrien Timber and William Saliba both scored from corners to give Arsenal a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, cutting the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool and ending Ruben Amorim’s unbeaten start. The Gunners threatened from set pieces but little else in a strangely subdued first half, with Thomas…

Atlético vs Getafe Game Analysis

Athletic 2-1 Real Madrid (Dec 4, 2024) Game Analysis

Kylian Mbappé missed his second penalty in a week as LaLiga champions Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Athletic Club on Tuesday, their fourth loss in the last seven games in all competitions. Unbeaten for almost two months, Athletic dominated proceedings and took the lead thanks to a close-range effort by Alex Berenguer in…

Fiorentina's Edoardo Bove conscious after collapsing vs. Inter

Fiorentina confirm Edoardo Bove out of intensive care

Edoardo Bove is on loan at Fiorentina from Roma. Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is no longer in intensive care and his recovery is progressing, the general manager of the Italian Serie A club said on Wednesday. Bove collapsed on Sunday during a home game against Inter Milan. The match was suspended…

Leagues Cup to continue in 2025 despite scheduling conflicts

Leagues Cup to continue in 2025 despite scheduling conflicts

The Leagues Cup is set to return in 2025 with teams from Liga MX and MLS participating in the month-long tournament during the summer, sources told ESPN. Rumors of a potential pause began to emerge when Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner said the team “is out of Leagues Cup” during a recent zoom call…