ByESPN News Services Lionel Messi maintained his record of scoring in every game for Inter Miami CF as his new team cruised into the Leagues Cup semifinals with a 4-0 win over Charlotte FC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday. Messi’s eighth goal in five games since his arrival came with just four minutes remaining … Read more
Courtney Cronin looks back on the USWNT’s early exit from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Marissa Lordanic reacts to Australia’s 2-0 win over Denmark to advance into the World Cup quarterfinals. The Nigeria Football Federation needs to learn that poor organisation and planning guarantees failure — not just for the Super Falcons to progress … Read more
Getty Images The Premier League season is back underway and Erling Haaland’s golden boot defense is off to a great start with a brace in Manchester City’s 3-0 opening-day victory over newly promoted Burnley at Turf Moor. In a match that included quite a few familiar faces with former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany on … Read more
Getty Images After being pushed to the brink by FC Dallas and surviving a penalty shootout to make it to the last eight of Leagues Cup, Inter Miami were able to survive adversity and advance, with the help of another two goals from Lionel Messi, of course. But while Messi has been excellent, in … Read more
Getty Images Lionel Messi has taken North American soccer by storm with seven goals while leading Inter Miami CF to the last eight of Leagues Cup, but we’ll have to wait a little longer for his official Major League Soccer debut. Initially, that his first MLS was planned for Aug. 20 against Charlotte FC, but … Read more
play Why Frank Leboeuf ‘loves’ a transfer to Chelsea for Tyler Adams (1:04)Frank Leboeuf responds to reports suggesting Chelsea are interested in signing Tyler Adams. (1:04) Chelsea are closing in on signing United States midfielder Tyler Adams after triggering his ?20 million ($25.5m) buyout clause, sources have told ESPN. The Leeds United midfielder is expected … Read more
play Spain manager not ‘interested’ in Damaris Egurrola topic (0:27)Spain manager Jorge Vilda speaks ahead of his team’s quarterfinal clash against former La Roja midfielder Damaris Egurrola, who switched allegiance to represent Netherlands. (0:27) WELLINGTON, New Zealand — There was something apt about Spain shrugging off the distraction of an earthquake in Wellington to reach … Read more
France are aware of the pressure that a revived Australia side will be under as host nation in their Women’s World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, and expect a tough test in front of a packed and partisan crowd at Lang Park. Read More
Getty Images After missing out on Champions League soccer, Liverpool enter the new season with new faces in midfield and the same defensive questions that they ended their 2022-23 campaign with. It’s hard to consistently compete for a Premier League title but a mix of injuries and defensive ineffectiveness put Liverpool into a hole that … Read more
ShareTweet According to French outlet L’Equipe, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has instructed the club to sign Bayern Munich star Benjamin Pavard this summer. The Mancunian giants have already made three signings in Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund, and Pavard could be the next in line with Harry Maguire set to leave … Read more
