Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen odds, prediction, start time: 2023 Bundesliga picks, best bets for August 18

Getty Images Reigning champions Bayern Munich attempt to continue their dominance in the all-time series when they visit Werder Bremen for the opener of the 2023-24 Bundesliga season on Friday. Bayern are unbeaten in their last 31 meetings with Bremen, posting 27 victories and four draws since suffering a 5-2 loss in September 2008. The … Read more

Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United prediction, time, odds: 2023 English Premier League picks for Aug. 18

Getty Images Nottingham Forest will look to open their home slate in a positive fashion when they take on newly elevated Sheffield United in a key early-season English Premier League match on Friday. Nottingham Forest (0-1) lost their season opener 2-1 to Arsenal, despite having a chance to earn a draw late. Sheffield United (0-1) … Read more

Sources: USMNT’s Adams close to Prem return

United States captain Tyler Adams is on the verge of a move to Premier League side Bournemouth, sources have told ESPN. The USMNT midfielder was with Leeds United last season but, after their relegation from the Premier League, Bournemouth have activated a clause in Adams’ contract which will see him leave Elland Road for a … Read more

Sources: Chelsea join Barca in Fresneda race

play How Chelsea have navigated financial fair play rules despite big spending (2:32)Gab Marcotti explains how Chelsea have avoided the financial fair play rules despite spending nearly ?1 billion since Todd Boehly has taken over. (2:32) Aug 18, 2023, 06:59 AM ET Chelsea have entered the race to sign Iv?n Fresneda, sources have told ESPN, … Read more

England target 1st friendly vs. Messi at Wembley

play Nicol: Only way to stop Messi is to get physical (0:43)Steve Nicol believes the only way to stop the Inter Miami trident of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba is to “get numbers behind the ball”. (0:43) The English Football Association has spoken to the Argentine Football Association about taking one of football’s … Read more

Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo completes Liverpool medical

Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo has passed his Liverpool medical. The Japan international, 30, touched down on Merseyside in the morning after terms had been agreed between the two clubs. Liverpool are expected to announce his signing today. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports: “New Liverpool midfielder Endo spotted after medical tests completed. “He’s now set to … Read more

Torino signing Vlasic: Turin better than London

Nikola Vlasic is happy to have signed permanently with Torino. The midfielder had his media presentation yesterday after signing permanently from West Ham. “The club believe in me and it was important to feel the trust of the club and the coach,” Vlasic said. “I felt the desire to play again and it was an … Read more

Kane on German language barrier: I’ll score goals

play Kane: Bayern move motivation more than trophies (1:34)Harry Kane explains why he chose to swap Tottenham for Bayern Munich. (1:34) Harry Kane has said the German language barrier won’t matter to Bayern Munich fans if he becomes the prolific goalscorer they crave. The 30-year-old left Tottenham last week in a deal worth up to … Read more