Getty Images LONDON — A spending spree running towards the billion-pound mark can bring you many things, including a collection of some of the most heralded young talent in the global game. What it cannot bring you, on the evidence of proceedings in east London, is a team that has learned what to do when … Read more
Aug 17, 2023, 08:26 PM ET After a month’s worth of some wild results and memorable matches, it all comes down to this. Spain take on England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final from Sydney. Spain were the first to book a spot, defeating Sweden in the first semifinal, then England eliminated tournament co-hosts … Read more
ByESPN Wrexham pulled off an incredible second-half comeback to recover from 4-1 down to draw 5-5 against Swindon Town on Saturday at the recently renamed Stok Racecourse. The Welsh club, owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, endured a terrible first half and trailed 4-1 at the break. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, … Read more
ByMark Ogden Olga Carmona sealed Women’s World Cup glory for Spain in Sydney with a first-half goal that clinched a 1-0 victory against England. Carmona scored a stunning late goal in the 2-1 semifinal win against Sweden and the left-back struck again to claim Spain’s first Women’s world title and ensure that the country became … Read more
Getty Images A Women’s World Cup that has been rife with upsets concludes on Sunday when teams that have never appeared in the final — Spain and England — collide in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final at Stadium Australia in Sydney. The four-week long, 32-team tournament saw Germany, Brazil, Italy and reigning Olympic champion … Read more
ShareTweet According to Corriere dello Sport (via SportWitness), Manchester United are willing to pay more than Inter Milan to sign Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard this summer. Inter recently opened talks with the German champions to sign the versatile defender, but they are reluctant to pay more than ?26 million. Bayern currently value their prized … Read more
ShareTweet Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai produced a fantastic performance during the club’s 3-1 Premier League triumph over Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon. The Merseyside giants made the worst possible start at Anfield as they conceded after just 3 minutes on the clock. They had some nervous moments thereafter, but managed to pull level through Luis Diaz … Read more
Aug 19, 2023, 01:52 PM ET Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted that Alexis Mac Allister did not deserve his red card against Bournemouth but praised his side’s recovery in claiming a 3-1 win with 10 men at Anfield on Saturday. Mac Allister, a summer signing from Brighton, was shown a red card for a high … Read more
Aug 19, 2023, 06:09 PM ET European soccer is back in full force, with the English Premier League, Spanish LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and French Ligue 1 all under way. This weekend, we saw Tottenham clinch their first win with new manager Ange Postecoglou against Manchester United and a comeback win for Real Madrid, with … Read more
play Lawson: Lasting legacy will give Matildas tangible World Cup prize (2:07)Sophie Lawson reacts to Australia’s 2-0 defeat to Sweden in the third-place playoff game at the Women’s World Cup. (2:07) Aug 19, 2023, 08:17 PM ET BRISBANE, Australia — A momentous month in Australian sport has ended; a home Women’s World Cup that captivated … Read more
