Sources: Herve Renard set for France women’s job

play Why France sacked Corinne Diacre just four months before World Cup (1:42)Sophie Lawson explains why the French Football Federation sacked Corinne Diacre who led France to the Women’s Euro 2022 semifinals. (1:42) 4:00 AM ET Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard is in line to take over the France women’s team, replacing Corinne Diacre who … Read more

Fulham’s Mitrovic charged over Man U incidents

6:48 PM ET Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off in Fulham’s 3-1 FA Cup defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is facing a lengthy ban after the Football Association said the standard punishment for his dismissal during their 3-1 FA Cup quarterfinal defeat by … Read more

Zendejas happy to reunite with U.S. teammates

play Zendejas explains ‘chaos’ behind decision to pick USMNT (0:49)Alejandro Zendejas explains his decision to play for the USMNT over Mexico. (0:49) 4:18 PM ET Alejandro Zendejas said the opportunity to reunite with former teammates played a role in his decision to commit his international future to the United States over Mexico. Zendejas previously appeared … Read more

Sampaoli sacked by Sevilla amid relegation fears

6:36 AM ET Jorge Sampaoli has become the second Sevilla manager to leave the club this season. Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images Sevilla have dismissed coach Jorge Sampaoli following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Getafe which left them just two points clear of the bottom three in LaLiga with 12 games to … Read more

Sources: Mbappe named new France captain

play Laurens: Mbappe captaincy a new era for French football (1:35)Julien Laurens explains Didier Deschamps’ decision to select Kylian Mbappe as the new France captain. (1:35) 8:32 PM ET Didier Deschamps informed the France squad on Monday evening that Kylian Mbappe will be the new captain, sources told ESPN. The Paris Saint-Germain forward, who has … Read more

Hodgson returns to Palace until end of season

play How Crystal Palace let Patrick Vieira down (1:07)Julien Laurens thinks Patrick Vieira was let down by the lack of investment in the squad as Crystal Palace fires the French manager. (1:07) 4:06 AM ET Crystal Palace have appointed Roy Hodgson on a contract until the end of the season, the club announced on Tuesday. … Read more

Sevilla GK attacker handed 40-year stadium ban

1:31 PM ET Marko Dmitrovic was assaulted by a PSV fan during a Europa League clash last month. ANP via Getty Images A man who attacked Sevilla goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic during PSV Eindhoven‘s Europa League match last month has been banned from entering the club’s Philips Stadium for the next 40 years, the Dutch side … Read more

Injured Rashford out of England’s Euro qualifiers

play Is a new Man United deal a smart move for Ten Hag? (1:45)Gab Marcotti explains why he thinks Erik ten Hag should bide his time and not sign a new deal with Manchester United. (1:45) 11:08 AM ET Marcus Rashford will miss England‘s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine this week after picking … Read more

Sources: Ex-USMNT GK Hamid joins Memphis

10:00 AM ET Bill Hamid made 297 appearances for D.C. United. Jose Argueta/ISI Photos/Getty Images Former United States international and D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid has signed with USL Championship side Memphis 901, the team announced on Monday. The deal is for the duration of the 2023 season. The approvals and physical exams are expected … Read more

Italian player sent off for urinating next to pitch

1:45 PM ET Former Juventus striker Cristian Bunino was left red-faced and with a red card after being caught urinating on the side of the pitch before coming on for Serie C side Lecco. Bunino was about to be introduced as a substitute in the 76th minute of the Group A match at Piacenza when … Read more