12:48 PM ET Sergio Ramos has announced his reluctant retirement from international football after being told he is not part of new Spain coach Luis de la Fuente’s plans. Ramos, 36, revealed that De la Fuente phoned him on Thursday and said he would not be selected regardless of his form with his club side … Read more
play Vlatko Andonovski: I’m glad Mallory Swanson took the direction she did after roster cut (1:08)USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski speaks about Mallory Swanson’s resurgence after Olympics snub. (1:08) 11:40 AM ET The U.S. women’s national team will take on the Republic of Ireland in a pair of April friendlies that will be the final games … Read more
Getty Two of the biggest clubs in the entire world will meet in the 2023 UEFA Europa League on Thursday when Manchester United host FC Barcelona on Paramount+. This is the final meeting of a two-leg tie and the first matchup had plenty of fireworks, with the match finishing as a 2-2 draw. Barcelona went … Read more
play Is Luca de la Torre right to call MLS a different sport? (1:19)Futbol Americas discusses if Luca de la Torre was warranted to call MLS a different sport than the games played in Europe. (1:19) 1:45 PM ET With opening day approaching Saturday, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber expressed hopes of picking a … Read more
play Leboeuf wants officials to ‘wake up’ after missed penalty for Man City (1:26)Frank Leboeuf blasts officials for missing a penalty against RB Leipzig in the latter stages of their Champions League match vs. Manchester City. (1:26) 6:29 PM ET Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he gathered his players on the pitch at the … Read more
8:10 PM ET Mexican Football Federation president Yon de Luisa won’t seek re-election for his position, the FMF announced on Wednesday. De Luisa, who was hired in 2018, will serve out his term through May at which point Liga MX club owners will meet to elect a new president. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, … Read more
U.S. players celebrate after scoring a goal against Brazil in the SheBelieves Cup. Getty Images 9:15 PM ET Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson scored, and the United States defeated Brazil 2-1 on Wednesday night to win the SheBelieves Cup for the fourth straight year. Japan, which defeated Canada 3-0 in the earlier match at Toyota … Read more
play Man United’s Mary Earps gives goalkeeping masterclass (2:41)Manchester United and England goalkeeper Mary Earps gives ESPN FC’s Ralph Karumazondo a masterclass in the art of goalkeeping. (2:41) 11:58 AM ET Tottenham midfielder Eveliina Summanen has been handed a two-match ban for “successful deception of a match official” after her role in Ella Toone’s sending … Read more
play Will Mbappe and Messi be fit to face Bayern Munich? (2:01)Frank Leboeuf speaks about the fitness of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi ahead of PSG’s clash with Bayern Munich. (2:01) 2:47 PM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said the door will always be open for Lionel Messi to return to Camp Nou following renewed … Read more
play Leboeuf wants officials to ‘wake up’ after missed penalty for Man City (1:26)Frank Leboeuf blasts officials for missing a penalty against RB Leipzig in the latter stages of their Champions League match vs. Manchester City. (1:26) 4:58 PM ET RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol headed in a 70th-minute goal to earn a 1-1 draw … Read more
