Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United prediction, time, odds: 2023 English Premier League picks for Aug. 18

Getty Images Nottingham Forest will look to open their home slate in a positive fashion when they take on newly elevated Sheffield United in a key early-season English Premier League match on Friday. Nottingham Forest (0-1) lost their season opener 2-1 to Arsenal, despite having a chance to earn a draw late. Sheffield United (0-1) … Read more

Sources: USMNT’s Adams close to Prem return

United States captain Tyler Adams is on the verge of a move to Premier League side Bournemouth, sources have told ESPN. The USMNT midfielder was with Leeds United last season but, after their relegation from the Premier League, Bournemouth have activated a clause in Adams’ contract which will see him leave Elland Road for a … Read more

Sources: Chelsea join Barca in Fresneda race

play How Chelsea have navigated financial fair play rules despite big spending (2:32)Gab Marcotti explains how Chelsea have avoided the financial fair play rules despite spending nearly ?1 billion since Todd Boehly has taken over. (2:32) Aug 18, 2023, 06:59 AM ET Chelsea have entered the race to sign Iv?n Fresneda, sources have told ESPN, … Read more

England target 1st friendly vs. Messi at Wembley

play Nicol: Only way to stop Messi is to get physical (0:43)Steve Nicol believes the only way to stop the Inter Miami trident of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba is to “get numbers behind the ball”. (0:43) The English Football Association has spoken to the Argentine Football Association about taking one of football’s … Read more

Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo completes Liverpool medical

Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo has passed his Liverpool medical. The Japan international, 30, touched down on Merseyside in the morning after terms had been agreed between the two clubs. Liverpool are expected to announce his signing today. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports: “New Liverpool midfielder Endo spotted after medical tests completed. “He’s now set to … Read more

Torino signing Vlasic: Turin better than London

Nikola Vlasic is happy to have signed permanently with Torino. The midfielder had his media presentation yesterday after signing permanently from West Ham. “The club believe in me and it was important to feel the trust of the club and the coach,” Vlasic said. “I felt the desire to play again and it was an … Read more

Kane on German language barrier: I’ll score goals

play Kane: Bayern move motivation more than trophies (1:34)Harry Kane explains why he chose to swap Tottenham for Bayern Munich. (1:34) Harry Kane has said the German language barrier won’t matter to Bayern Munich fans if he becomes the prolific goalscorer they crave. The 30-year-old left Tottenham last week in a deal worth up to … Read more

Olise snubs Chelsea, signs new 4-yr Palace deal

play Marcotti: Liverpool should be embarrassed by the Caicedo affair (1:58)Gab Marcotti thinks Liverpool should have known Moises Caicedo only wanted to join Chelsea before bidding for the Ecuadorian midfielder. (1:58) Michael Olise‘s proposed move to Chelsea has collapsed after the winger chose to sign a new four-year contract with Crystal Palace. Chelsea had triggered … Read more

Messi: MLS poised for leap to catch Euro leagues

play Messi happy to help the growth of the MLS (2:19)Lionel Messi explains why he is happy to continue to put the MLS in the spotlight. (2:19) Aug 17, 2023, 07:14 PM ET MLS might not be on the level of Europe’s top leagues, but global superstar Lionel Messi said he thinks it isn’t far … Read more

FA to consider Wiegman as Southgate successor

play Can USWNT land ‘dream’ hire after Andonovski’s resignation? (1:28)Ali Krieger answers a question about the possibility of the USWNT luring England manager Sarina Wiegman or Australia manager Tony Gustavsson to replace Vlatko Andonovski. (1:28) The English Football Association will consider Lionesses coach Sarina Wiegman as a candidate to take charge of the senior men’s … Read more