Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk admits the players have struggled mentally this season. Van Dijk was speaking after victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday. He said, “I think if you see this season, [talk of the top four], it’s not a thing that should be something to speak about, it is all about the game … Read more
play Matildas: The World At Our Feet – Trailer (1:54)Catch the trailer for the original series ‘Matildas: The World At Our Feet’ streaming on April 26 exclusively on Disney+. (1:54) Apr 19, 2023 As anticipation builds ahead of July’s Women’s World Cup, fans around the world can further whet their appetites with the April 26 … Read more
play Why this is more than just ‘Tony Gustavsson’s Matildas’ (1:38)Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson discusses the aggressive mentality of the side going into a home World Cup, and what their ascendance means to players past, present and future. Catch ‘Matildas: The World At Our Feet’ on Disney+ from April 26. (1:38) 6:43 PM ET Sitting … Read more
Swedish company GOALS revealed that they have raised $20 million to help create a new self-titled soccer video game. This investment was led by venture capital Seven Seven Six. The firm is headed by Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian. Along with Ohanian’s group, the massive funding was also helped by fellow firms Northzone, Moonfire, and Cassius. … Read more
play The issues facing the big teams 100 days from the World Cup (2:35)A host of ESPN FC contributors explain the key issues facing some of the tournament favourites 100 days out from the Women’s World Cup. (2:35) 9:58 PM ET The United States and Mexico plan to bid to co-host the 2027 Women’s World … Read more
11:39 AM ET It started with a statement. In November, while the eyes of the football world were watching the World Cup in Qatar, the Glazer Family made the surprise announcement that Manchester United could be up for sale. The board, led by Joel and Avram Glazer, revealed they would consider “all strategic alternatives, including … Read more
This Is Anfield • Liverpool FC News • Jurgen Klopp hints new Liverpool formation is here to stay – “It suits us” April 19, 2023 Jack Lusby With Liverpool finally having “clicked” again over 135 minutes vs. Arsenal and Leeds, Jurgen Klopp has hinted his new formation is here to stay. With his side … Read more
play Lawson: Chelsea pushed all the way by promising Villa (1:52)Sophie Lawson looks back on Chelsea’s FA Cup semifinal win over an ever-improving Aston Villa side. (1:52) 11:39 AM ET Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has criticised the English Football Association (FA) for only allocating 7,500 tickets for his side’s women’s FA Cup final clash … Read more
Getty Images Real Madrid, as usual, are marching on in the UEFA Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti’s team won 2-0 at Chelsea on Tuesday in the quarterfinal second leg to easily advance, 4-0 on aggregate. Rodyrgo, last season’s semifinal hero against Manchester City, scored twice in this one to set up a likely semifinal against Pep … Read more
play Getafe, Barcelona play to goalless draw (2:14)Neither Getafe nor Barcelona can break through as they play to a 0-0 draw. (2:14) Apr 16, 2023 Barcelona were held to a goalless draw at Getafe on Sunday as their winless run in all competitions stretched to three games. Xavi Hernandez’s side remain 11 points clear of … Read more
