Barcelona fend off Madrid in fiesty Dallas Clasico

ByAlex Kirkland Ousmane Demb?le, youngster Fermin Lopez and Ferran Torres scored as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-0 in El Cl?sico at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday. Demb?le, 26 — who ESPN has reported is close to a move to Paris Saint-Germain — put Barca ahead in the 15th minute, collecting Pedri‘s pass and … Read more

Co-hosts NZ exit World Cup after draw vs. Swiss

ByReuters Switzerland celebrate after a draw against New Zealand takes them top of Group A to advance to the last-16 of the Women’s World Cup. Joe Allison – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images New Zealand have been sent crashing out of the Women’s World Cup on goal difference after being held to a 0-0 draw against … Read more

USWNT not in sync, unhappy after Dutch draw

play Did Coach Andonovski make the right moves vs. the Netherlands? (1:07)Ali Krieger shares her thoughts on Vlatko Andonovski’s lineup against the Netherlands in the World Cup. (1:07) AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Players on the United States women’s national team believe their performance against the Netherlands wasn’t good enough, but they expect to improve as … Read more

Colombia teen Caicedo ‘healthy’ after collapse

Jul 29, 2023, 08:05 AM ET Teenage Colombia striker Linda Caicedo is healthy two days after she collapsed in training, coach Nelson Abadia said on Saturday, adding the frightening incident was partly due to the pressure of playing in her first Women’s World Cup. Caicedo, who is expected to play Sunday when Colombia face Germany … Read more

Pep: Saudi money has changed transfer market

play Could Mbappe take Al Hilal’s mega offer? (1:03)Julien Laurens breaks down the likelihood Kylian Mbappe could join Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal for a huge offer. (1:03) Jul 28, 2023, 10:33 PM ET Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia has changed football’s transfer market after the departure of Riyad Mahrez … Read more

Do the US need Ertz in midfield or defense?

play Are the USWNT still favorites to win the World Cup? (1:19)Marissa Lordanic and Tom Hamilton give an early prediction for the winner of the Women’s World Cup. (1:19) AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The road to a World Cup title is riddled with detours and alternate routes. Such a path may still get a team … Read more

Women’s World Cup Daily: France edge Brazil to top Group F

Jul 29, 2023, 08:45 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will 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 … Read more

England show heart after Walsh injury and hope for good news

play England beat Denmark but lose ‘indispensable’ Walsh (1:36)Tom Hamilton reports from Sydney where Lauren James’ first-half wonder strike vs. Denmark gave England their second win at the World Cup. (1:36) SYDNEY — Of all the players England could not afford to lose for this Women’s World Cup, midfielder Keira Walsh is top of the … Read more

Liverpool boost as club chief confirms deal for £43m target ‘could happen’ – report

ShareTweet OGC Nice sporting director Florent Ghisolfi has confirmed that Liverpool’ transfer target Khephren Thuram could leave the club this summer, according to Get French Football News. The France midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool this summer and it was reported that Jurgen Klopp’s outfit have already agreed personal terms with … Read more

Torino coach Juric demands West Ham drop Vlasic price

Torino coach Ivan Juric says West Ham are demanding too much to sign Niko Vlasic. The Croatia midfielder spent last season on-loan at Toro, which want to buy him permanently. Juric said: “Our desire is to get him, he wants to come back and can do better than last season. The problem is economic, because … Read more