play Mario Melchiot: Messi winning FIFA award was ‘no-brainer’ (0:39)Mario Melchiot says Lionel Messi and Argentina winning the FIFA World Cup alone was enough to cement him as the best men’s player. (0:39) 8:37 PM ET Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his players need to maintain their high competitive level after beating France on penalties … Read more
7:37 AM ET Scarlett Camberos will join Angel City FC. no_source Liga MX Club America has confirmed that Mexico forward and former UC Irvine standout Scarlett Camberos was a victim of online harassment in February and will transfer to NWSL club Angel City FC because her safety in Mexico cannot be guaranteed. “In support of … Read more
7:17 AM ET Mesut Ozil played 254 times for Premier League side Arsenal. Ahmad Mora/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from professional football at age 34. Ozil, who was part of Germany‘s World Cup-winning squad in 2014, has spent the past three seasons in … Read more
4:30 AM ET There’s a simple explanation for Raheem Sterling’s absence with England: he’s not fit. Julian Finney/Getty Images Raheem Sterling hasn’t been selected for the latest England squad for games against Italy and Ukraine, but only because Gareth Southgate didn’t have a choice. “Raheem is not fit,” said the England manager ahead of the … Read more
play Pulisic blasts ‘childish’ Reyna-Berhalter controversy (1:41)Christian Pulisic has his say on the controversy between former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter and the Reyna family. (1:41) 6:00 AM ET The 2022 World Cup is now in the rear-view mirror, with national teams using this week’s international fixtures to focus on the challenges ahead, including continental qualifiers … Read more
play Gab & Juls brand Serie A’s runaway leaders Napoli a ‘machine’ (0:58)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens sing the praises of Serie A leaders Napoli on “The Gab and Juls Show.” (0:58) 6:28 PM ET The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty … Read more
11:30 AM ET Melanie Barcenas has played in various levels of the United States women’s national team’s youth structure. San Diego Wave FC San Diego Wave have signed 15-year-old forward Melanie Barcenas to a three-year contract, making her the youngest player to sign a professional deal in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the club … Read more
6:37 PM ET Jonas Eidevall was left frustrated with the officiating and use of technology of Arsenal’s loss to Bayern Munich. Getty Images Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has criticised the inconsistent use of technology in the UEFA Women’s Champions League after being left incensed by multiple decisions that went against his side in a 1-0 … Read more
10:33 AM ET Mohamed Salah is among a number of players expected to fast for the month of Ramadan. Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images Premier League and English Football League (EFL) officials have been asked to provide an opportunity for players to break their fast during evening games across Ramadan, sources have told ESPN. … Read more
play Nicol praises Saka’s ‘flawless’ performance vs. Crystal Palace (1:12)Steve Nicol analyses Bukayo Saka’s performance in Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace. (1:12) 2:01 PM ET Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu will miss the rest of the season after having surgery for a knee injury, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Japanese right-back Tomiyasu came … Read more
