Aug 1, 2023, 02:21 PM ET The New England Revolution on Tuesday placed coach and sporting director Bruce Arena on administrative leave pending an investigation from Major League Soccer into allegations he made “insensitive and inappropriate remarks.” Arena, a former two-time coach of the U.S. men’s national team, has been in charge of the Revolution … Read more
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admits he a new midfield signing. Simeone feels his squad is short of a defensive midfielder. The coach said: “We need a means to share that spot with Koke and give that position more competition. The season is long, the characteristics of those we have around Koke are not pure … Read more
Getty Images With a month to go until the transfer window closes, Harry Kane remains a Tottenham player. That is a state of affairs, however, that seems unlikely to last through to September as Bayern Munich circle. Monday’s face-to-face talks did not bring with them the resolution that Kane might have been hoping but it … Read more
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone hopes Real Madrid can sign Kylian Mbappe. Up for sale at PSG, Mbappe is a top target for Real Madrid this summer. On Real signing Mbappe, Simeone told AS: “I would love it, it would be extraordinary for the League, so that it continues to be one of the best. … Read more
Aug 1, 2023, 06:00 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, Juve mull swap deal for star strikers Chelsea are prepared to send forward … Read more
play Lordanic: We’re running out of words for James’ brilliance (1:38)Marissa Lordanic and Mark Ogden react to England’s emphatic win over China in their final group stage game. (1:38) ADELAIDE, Australia — This was a perfect evening for England. They were without Keira Walsh, they had a new-look 3-5-2 formation and coach Sarina Wiegman had … Read more
Aug 1, 2023, 07:00 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament 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 Australia and New … Read more
Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo has opened up about the role he can play in the team this season. A January signing from PSV Eindhoven, Gakpo took a few weeks to settle but eventually found his feet with Jurgen Klopp‘s team. The 24-year-old is now working hard in preseason, as he hopes to cement a regular … Read more
play Marsden: Big worrying signs for Spain after Japan demolition (2:10)Sam Marsden reacts to Spain’s disastrous performance in their 4-0 loss to Japan at the World Cup. (2:10) WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Aitana Bonmat? said Spain are “pissed off” after suffering a shock 4-0 loss to Japan on Monday, but the midfielder hopes they can … Read more
play Recapping Australia’s incredible night vs. Canada (0:58)Marissa Lordanic looks back on a huge night for Australia as they beat Canada 4-0 to advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup. (0:58) Jul 31, 2023, 10:06 PM ET MELBOURNE — Steph Catley stood and stared at the ball she had just placed on the … Read more
