Getty Images There is a familiar narrative into which Kevin De Bruyne’s latest hamstring injury fits. The muscles start to strain as a decade-plus of intense action wears them down. Eventually, the confidence to test your body slips just an iota, the body taking an instant longer to do what your mind can still perceive … Read more
Aug 15, 2023, 01:57 PM ET CARSON, Calif. — Longtime Sheffield United forward Billy Sharp has joined the LA Galaxy for the rest of the Major League Soccer season. The Galaxy announced the signing of the 37-year-old Sharp on Tuesday. The deal includes a club option for 2024. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more … Read more
play Wiegman admits England have a plan for Kerr in World Cup semifinal (0:46)England manager Sarina Wiegman insists that Australia are more than just Sam Kerr ahead of the World Cup semifinal. (0:46) An Australian newspaper printed pictures of a private England training session taken from a helicopter on the eve of the teams’ Women’s … Read more
Aug 14, 2023, 10:52 AM ET An exciting semifinal in the 2023 Women’s World Cup awaits as hosts Australia play England on Wednesday (6 a.m. ET, live on Fox) at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia. Australia dispatched Denmark and then France in the knockouts so far, while England sent Nigeria and then Colombia home to … Read more
Manchester United are ready to pounce for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. United manager Erik ten Hag is targeting a reunion with his former FC Utrecht prot?g?. Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth said: “It looks like Amrabat is ten Hag’s key midfield target. “Fiorentina are aware of the interest. “I think United are in that position where … Read more
Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia has chosen to join Chelsea after feeling insulted by Liverpool, it has been revealed. Lavia is set to sign for Chelsea on Wednesday after a fee rising to ?58m was agreed with Saints. Liverpool had an offer of ?60m accepted for Lavia, but the player turned down the offer. The 19 … Read more
Kepa Arrizabalaga says he’s joined Real Madrid at the peak of his career. The Chelsea goalkeeper has signed for Real on a season-long loan. He said at Tuesday’s presentation: “I’m coming here more mature and in one of the best periods of my sporting career after a great year. I’m ready for the challenge. I … Read more
play Why Neymar’s departure could be a ‘masterstroke’ from PSG (0:53)Gab Marcotti believes Neymar’s proposed transfer to Al Hilal will give PSG more leverage over Kylian Mbappe. (0:53) Aug 15, 2023, 12:51 PM ET Brazil star Neymar has completed a move from French champions Paris Saint-Germain to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, the clubs confirmed … Read more
play Leboeuf blasts Raya’s move to Arsenal: Players ‘don’t want to play football!’ (0:51)Frank Leboeuf explains why he doesn’t understand David Raya’s move from Brentford to Arsenal. (0:51) Aug 15, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Arsenal have completed the signing of goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford on a season-long loan, the club announced on Tuesday. Sources … Read more
Gustavsson has taken the lessons learned with the U.S. and applied them to great effect with the World Cup co-hosts, Australia. FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images SYDNEY, Australia — When two-time Women’s World Cup winning coach Jill Ellis watches Australia during this tournament, she can’t help but see similarities between the Matildas and her U.S. … Read more
