Ballon d’Or winner Luis Suarez dies at age 88

Jul 9, 2023, 09:58 PM ET Luis Su?rez Miramontes, the so-called “Golden Galician” who is the only Spanish man to win soccer’s most prestigious individual award, the Ballon d’Or, has died, according to former club Inter Milan. He was 88. Inter did not indicate the cause of Su?rez’s death when announcing his passing on Sunday. … Read more

Sinclair leads Canada’s squad into her 6th WWC

Canada national team striker Christine Sinclair, 40, is the all-time international leading goalscorer with 190 goals. AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File Jul 9, 2023, 05:14 PM ET Christine Sinclair will travel to her sixth Women’s World Cup as she leads a 23-player Canada squad named on Sunday that is hungry to build on their breakthrough Olympic … Read more

Richarlison: Conte rant in meeting lasted 2 hours

play Why Harry Kane holds all the cards over his future (1:53)Rob Dawson discusses Harry Kane’s future amidst interest from Bayern Munich in the striker. (1:53) Jul 8, 2023, 11:11 AM ET Tottenham striker Richarlison has said former manager Antonio Conte shouted at him for around two hours in a team meeting. The Brazil international … Read more

Al-Ettifaq coach Gerrard seeks Henderson talks about Liverpool exit

Al-Ettifaq intend to test the resolve of Liverpool with an offer for Jordan Henderson. The Reds captain is a target for new Al-Ettifaq coach Steven Gerrard. The pair played together at Liverpool before Gerrard left for LA Galaxy. Al-Ettifaq are ready to back Gerrard in the market with a mega spending spree now prepared. And … Read more

SNAPPED! Chelsea introduce new kit – without shirt sponsor

Chelsea have launched their new kit without a shirt sponsor. The Blues cut ties with Three at the end of last season and have suffered a series a setbacks in their pursuit of a replacement. A deal with Paramount+ was blocked by the Premier League after complaints from existing broadcast partners. Then an agreement with … Read more

‘Unreal’ – Journo: ?86m star would be ‘brilliant’ signing for Liverpool but Chelsea have also opened talks

ShareTweet Real Madrid star Federico Valverde will be a ‘brilliant’ acquisition for Chelsea or Liverpool if either club manage to secure his signature in this transfer window, as per the transfer insider Dean Jones. Having endured a disappointing campaign last term, the Merseyside club have prioritised revamping their engine room this summer. Jurgen Klopp reportedly … Read more

Mexico beat Costa Rica to reach Gold Cup semis

ByReuters Two second-half goals were the difference as Mexico shut out Costa Rica in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals in Arlington, Texas. Mexico will face either Guatemala or Jamaica on Wednesday in Las Vegas in the semifinals. The winner will in the final on July 16 in Inglewood. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more … Read more

Mbappe slams ‘divisive’ PSG amid contract saga

play Why Mbappe beat Messi to the top ESPN FC 100 forward spot (0:54)Gab & Juls explain why Kylian Mbappe had to be named the world’s best forward in the ESPN FC 100. (0:54) Jul 8, 2023, 11:37 AM ET Kylian Mbapp? has described his own club Paris Saint-Germain as a “divisive team,” amid a … Read more