Pulisic: Wish Chelsea gave me ‘more opportunity’

play Pulisic ’embracing’ AC Milan challenge, laments lack of opportunity at Chelsea (0:26)Christian Pulisic says he is “excited for a new challenge” with AC Milan after closing a chapter with Chelsea. (0:26) Jul 13, 2023, 01:45 PM ET Christian Pulisic said on Wednesday that he wished he had been given more of an opportunity to … Read more

FIFA offers free WWC tickets amid poor NZ sales

play The USWNT train for the first time in New Zealand ahead of the World Cup (2:03)The USWNT prepare to win their third consecutive World Cup after arriving in New Zealand. (2:03) Jul 13, 2023, 07:35 AM ET FIFA said it is giving away 20,000 free tickets for Women’s World Cup games in Auckland, Hamilton, … Read more

What Messi’s MLS, Apple, Adidas deal means for everyone else

The moment seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi announced he would head to the U.S. to begin his MLS career, the “Messi effect” immediately took hold. Inter Miami CF‘s social media following exploded, ticket prices skyrocketed and upcoming fixtures sold out. And all before he even signed a contract. Ahhh, the contract. As the league … Read more

LIVE Transfer Talk: Spurs eye Juve’s Vlahovic if Kane joins Bayern

Jul 13, 2023, 10:42 AM 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: Vlahovic in Spurs’ sights if Kane leaves Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing Juventus striker Dusan … Read more

Barcelona sign Vitor Roque, 18, in EUR40m deal

play Why it made sense for Gundogan to leave Man City for Barcelona (0:42)Julien Laurens and Nedum Onuoha discuss Ilkay Gundogan’s decision to join Barcelona on a free transfer. (0:42) Jul 12, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Barcelona have confirmed the signing of forward Vitor Roque from Athletico-PR for a fee of around EUR40 million ($44m). … Read more

Panama bounces U.S. from Gold Cup in shootout

ByESPN Panama beat the United States 5-4 in a shootout in the Gold Cup semifinals at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on Wednesday night. Jesus Ferreira cancelled out Iv?n Anderson’s extra-time strike for Panama to send the game to penalties with the match tied 1-1 and Thomas Christiansen’s side won it from the spot to … Read more

Barcelona president Laporta makes clear Fati plans

Barcelona president Joan Laporta denies they’re seeking to sell Ansu Fati. The winger has been linked with Wolves this summer. But Laporta told Sport: “No, he is under contract. “From Ansu, everything points to the fact that this season will be much better than the last one, which was almost a recovery from a complicated … Read more

Brother not surprised Man Utd eyeing Fiorentina midfielder Amrabat

The brother of Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat says a move to Manchester United could happen. Nordin Amrabat admits there’s a good relationship between Sofyan and United manager Erik ten Hag. “He wants to go to the top, you are not going to trade Italy for the middle bracket of the Premier League,” Nordin Amrabat told … Read more

Barca president: We are better than Real Madrid

Jul 12, 2023, 05:45 AM ET Joan Laporta was re-elected as Barcelona president in March 2021. Marc Graupera Alom?? / AFP7 via Getty Images Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said his team is better than bitter rivals Real Madrid and can not only retain LaLiga next season, but also win the Champions League. Barca returned … Read more