UEFA abandons plans to reinstate Russian teams

Oct 10, 2023, 08:25 AM ET Russia will not be allowed to play in Under-17 European Championship qualifying games this month after all, European soccer body UEFA said Tuesday after being unable to make its preferred new policy work. Widespread opposition from member federations to playing Russia at any level of international games led to … Read more

Man Utd contemplating swoop for £52m star as Ten Hag looks to bolster key area – report

ShareTweet Manchester United are reportedly contemplating a swoop for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi in the upcoming transfer window, as per the Spanish outlet Fichajes. After struggling with their midfield issues over the last few years, the Reds Devils opted to sign Casemiro at the beginning of last season to address that problem. The Brazilian … Read more

Concacaf Nations League 2023 schedule: Live stream, how to watch USMNT, Mexico, Jamaica, Honduras, El Salvador

Getty Images The Concacaf Nations League returns to action Thursday, and for some of North America’s most notable teams, a spot in the quarterfinals against regional heavyweights awaits. Most of the confederation’s squads have been split into three categories — League A, League B and League C — with the 12 sides in League A … Read more

Sources: Real see Bellingham as EUR103m bargain

play Why Jude Bellingham is willing to do ‘whatever it takes’ to win (1:53)Ale Moreno heaps praise on Jude Bellingham following Real Madrid’s Champions League win over Napoli. (1:53) Oct 9, 2023, 06:16 AM ET Real Madrid believe the signing of Jude Bellingham — which cost the LaLiga club an initial EUR103 million ($137m) fee … Read more

Former Brazil coach Tite takes over at Flamengo

Oct 9, 2023, 08:01 PM ET Former Brazil coach Tite took over at Flamengo on Monday, signing a contract that will run until the end of 2024. The Rio de Janeiro club said on their social media channels that Tite’s staff would include the assistant coaches who worked under him during the six years he … Read more

Ex-Madrid, Chelsea forward Hazard retires at 32

Oct 10, 2023, 05:34 AM ET Eden Hazard announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday at the age of 32, bringing an end to his 16-year career. The forward enjoyed successful periods at Lille and Chelsea before ending his club career with a disappointing spell at Real Madrid. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, … Read more

Man Utd chiefs agree to centre-half signing must be priority

Manchester United chiefs are drawing up plans to sign a new centre-half. United plan to buy an established defender over the next two transfer windows. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting a January deal would prove difficult, given the club’s tight budget due to FFP limitations, but a deal next summer is likely. Nice … Read more