Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has established himself as one of the best players in the world. Alex Caparros/Getty Images Five years have gone by since Vinicius Junior left Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo for Spanish giants Real Madrid. And in that half decade, the young winger has a claim to have changed football on both sides … Read more
Jul 23, 2023, 05:00 PM ET The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Chelsea interested in PSG’s Mbappe Chelsea are exploring a move to sign Paris Saint-Germain … Read more
West Ham assistant manager Billy McKinlay says places are up for grabs after their 2-2 draw with preseason opponents Dagenham & Redbridge. Maxwel Cornet and Divin Mubama were both on target against Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday. McKinlay told whufc.com: “The international boys have come back a bit later as we know so, as I’ve … Read more
West Ham assistant manager Billy McKinlay says they’ll spend Declan Rice‘s fee wisely. Rice left for Arsenal week in a ?105m move. McKinlay, after their 2-2 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge, said: “I think it’s always difficult to spend money in terms of getting the right money for the right player anyway, whether people know … Read more
Getty Images The opening match for Sweden and South Africa in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will get underway Sunday at Wellington Regional Stadium. Sweden is the favorite in Group G which features South Africa, Italy, and Argentina. In their last international affair on April 11, Sweden tied with Norway 3-3. On the other … Read more
play Gomez: Absolutely no doubt Messi would score free kick (1:17)Herculez Gomez reacts to Lionel Messi’s sensational goal to win the match for Inter Miami in stoppage time. (1:17) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Sometimes in this game of ours, an ending is so perfectly written it defies belief. There is no point in analyzing or … Read more
Jul 22, 2023, 10:22 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the 2023 World Cup as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from … Read more
play Why England will be disappointed despite winning start (1:32)Sam Marsden and Marissa Lordanic give their verdict on England’s performance after their 1-0 win vs. Haiti. (1:32) BRISBANE, Australia — Minutes after England’s nervy 1-0 win over Haiti at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, striker Georgia Stanway summed up the feelings in the camp perfectly. … Read more
Ola Aina has joined Nottingham Forest from Torino. The Nigeria international has put pen-to-paper on a one-year deal to become Forest’s first signing of the summer, with options for the future also agreed in the contract. Aina told the club’s website: “I’m very excited to be here and I can’t wait to get started. “I … Read more
Getty Images Happy Saturday! We’re here with your daily dose of Women’s World Cup coverage. Higher-ranked teams are still winning, but not all victories are created equal. The big winners on Friday and Saturday? Sophia Smith after her Player of the Match performance, Haiti goalkeeper Kerly Theus for making 10 saves against England in a … Read more
