Whitham, 13, nets Gotham preseason goal

play Lawson: Women’s transfer records not slowing down any time soon (2:43)Sophie Lawson reacts to NWSL expansion side Bay FC signing striker Racheal Kundananji for a reported fee of $787,600. (2:43) Thirteen-year-old soccer phenom McKenna “Mak” Whitham on Tuesday scored the last-minute winning goal as a nonroster invitee for NJ/NY Gotham FC in a preseason … Read more

Ronaldo given 1-match ban for obscene gesture

[[“value”:” play Gab & Juls react to Ronaldo’s ‘obscene gesture’ in Al Nassr win (1:20)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back on an apparent obscene gesture from Cristiano Ronaldo in Al Nassr’s 3-2 win over Al Shabab. (1:20) Feb 28, 2024, 06:25 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to … Read more

4 things from Nations League finals: Spain win trophy, Germany seal Olympic spot

[[“value”:” play Lawson: ‘Little surprise’ to see Spain as Nations League champions (1:10)Sophie Lawson reviews Spain’s 2-0 win over France to become champions of the inaugural edition of the UEFA Women’s Nations League. (1:10) Feb 29, 2024, 04:30 AM ET The inaugural UEFA Women’s Nations League is over and, strangely, the third-place playoff held more … Read more

Chelsea eyeing move to sign 17-G/A South American forward but Man City could scupper deal

[[“value”:” ShareTweet Chelsea are showing a keen interest in Uruguayan forward Luciano Rodriguez but face competition from Manchester City, according to HITC football. The highly rated South American forward currently plays for Liverpool Montevideo and his performances have attracted the attention of the Premier League elite. The report says Chelsea chiefs are … Read more

Romano: Man Utd could replace Antony with £43m French attacker

[[“value”:” ShareTweet According to respected journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United could consider Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise as a replacement for Antony this summer. Antony is currently in his 2nd season with the Red Devils, but has yet to make any significant contributions. He has registered 1 goal and 1 assist in the FA Cup … Read more

Florida-based Patels confirm West Brom takeover

[[“value”:” Feb 28, 2024, 01:18 PM ET Florida-based entrepreneur Shilen Patel and his father Kiran C. Patel have acquired an 87.8% stake in West Bromwich Albion, the English second-tier club said on Wednesday. The purchase was approved by league governing body EFL this month. Shilen Patel, who also owns a minority stake in Italian Serie … Read more

Man Utd to face Liverpool in FA Cup quarterfinals

[[“value”:” play Full reaction to FA Cup quarterfinal draw (1:45)Dan Thomas is joined by Shaka Hislop, Steve Nicol and Kieran Gibbs to give their reactions to some potentially massive quarterfinal draws of the FA Cup (1:45) Feb 28, 2024, 05:01 PM ET Great rivals Manchester United and Liverpool are set for a blockbuster FA Cup … Read more

Casemiro saved Man United’s last shot at a trophy — and maybe Ten Hag’s job

[[“value”:” play Hislop: Man United showed ‘lack of quality’ in attacking third (1:09)Shaka Hislop breaks down the issues that Manchester United still face, despite advancing in FA Cup. (1:09) NOTTINGHAM, England — Mark Robins is etched in Manchester United history as the player who saved Sir Alex Ferguson’s managerial job with an FA Cup winner … Read more