Italy pick Barcelona’s Dragoni, 16, in WWC squad

Jul 2, 2023, 11:24 PM ET Sixteen-year-old Barcelona midfielder Giulia Dragoni has made Italy’s Women’s World Cup squad. Getty Images Italy have included Barcelona‘s 16-year-old midfielder Giulia Dragoni in their 23-player squad for the Women’s World Cup released on Sunday. Dragoni made her debut in a home friendly against Morocco on Saturday, which finished goalless. … Read more

Vieira named Strasbourg coach on 3-year deal

Jul 2, 2023, 04:58 PM ET French club Strasbourg appointed Patrick Vieira as their new manager on a three-year contract, the Ligue 1 club said on Sunday. Former France international Vieira coached Premier League side Crystal Palace from 2021 to this year. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The 47-year-old guided Palace to … Read more

Almada leads Atlanta to shutout win over Union

ByReuters Thiago Almada scored his eighth goal and contributed his MLS-leading 10th assist, and Atlanta United overcame a first-half injury departure to Giorgos Giakoumakis to earn a 2-0 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Union on Sunday afternoon. Brooks Lennon added his second goal of the season for Atlanta (8-5-8, 32 points), which won for just … Read more

Inter Milan seek Chelsea compromise over Lukaku talks

Inter Milan remain hopeful of convincing Chelsea to release Romelu Lukaku for a new loan. Chelsea prefer an outright sale for the Belgium international, but Inter are pushing for a compromise. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports: “Inter are expected to contact Chelsea again next week in order to advance on Romelu Lukaku deal. “New round … Read more

Arsenal and Xhaka rethink sale plans

Arsenal are rethinking sale plans for Granit Xhaka. The Switzerland midfielder is expected to leave for Bayer Leverkusen once Arsenal complete the signing of West Ham captain Declan Rice. However, the Athletic says Xhaka may now not be leaving. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been reluctant to lose the midfielder, no matter the changes planned … Read more