4:27 PM ET If you visit Rio Ferdinand’s social media accounts, you’ll discover him sharing a clip from Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa final, in which Barcelona dismantled Real Madrid 3-1 to win Xavi’s first Camp Nou trophy as a coach. The world-class former Manchester United sweeper announces, “The Xavi impact is here. I know what this … Read more
play Can beating Crystal Palace kickstart Chelsea’s season? (1:15)Tom Hamilton reports on the mood from Chelsea after they beat Crystal Palace and unveil new man Mykhailo Mudryk. (1:15) 9:50 PM ET With the January transfer window now open around Europe there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the … Read more
Getty Images The United States women’s national team will face New Zealand on Tuesday in a friendly at Sky Stadium in Wellington. The USWNT have been in New Zealand for January camps, and after a six-day training camp, will compete in a two-game series against the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosts. The matches are … Read more
6:40 PM ET Brazilian midfielder Danilo signed a deal with Nottingham Forest on Monday. Getty Images Nottingham Forest signed Brazilian midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras on a contract until 2029, the Premier League side said on Monday. The 21-year-old made 141 appearances in all competitions with Palmeiras, winning two Copa Libertadores and the domestic league and … Read more
play Foudy: USWNT’s World Cup draw very favourable (1:24)Julie Foudy reacts to the USWNT’s group opponents for the 2023 World Cup. (1:24) 6:55 PM ET The United States women are beginning the run-in to this summer’s World Cup with a pair of friendlies against New Zealand — one of the host countries along with Australia … Read more
1:11 PM ET It’s back! The first Marcotti Musings of 2023 is here, and the European soccer weekend offered up plenty to talk about, from Arsenal, Barcelona and Man United getting memorable, morale-boosting wins over their rivals Tottenham, Real Madrid and Man City respectively to more pain at Liverpool. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, … Read more
play Have Barcelona ‘freed’ themselves of criticism after Super Cup win? (0:33)Barcelona manager Xavi feels Barcelona freed themselves and did their best after victory win in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid. (0:33) 2:42 PM ET Another weekend of Liga MX is now behind us, and the 2023 Clausura is already offering plenty … Read more
8:30 AM ET Jhon Duran will join Aston Villa subject to agreeing personal terms, passing a medical and securing a work permit. Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Aston Villa has agreed terms with the Chicago Fire on the acquisition of Colombia international forward Jhon Duran, the Premier League side announced on Monday. A source with direct … Read more
play Was Liverpool’s loss to Brighton their worst performance under Klopp? (1:20)Steve Nicol struggles to remember a worse Liverpool performance since Jurgen Klopp took over in 2015. (1:20) 10:09 AM ET Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said he is more concerned about taking responsibility for his team’s recent slump in form rather than signing players. … Read more
10:29 AM ET Do Dortmund have it in them to close the gap to the rest of the Bundesliga’s chasing pack? Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images After a quiet two-month break, the Bundesliga finally gets back to business starting with RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich on Friday (2:30 p.m. ET, stream live on ESPN+). … Read more
