LONDON — Arsenal‘s determination to repeat last season’s unexpected push for the Premier League title runs deep in north London. The club’s ambition in the transfer market this summer is clear after completing three major deals already — West Ham midfielder Declan Rice (?105 million), Chelsea forward Kai Havertz (?67.5m) and Ajax defender Jurrien Timber … Read more

USATSI Waikato Stadium hosts a battle in the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Monday. Group C foes meet when Zambia takes on Costa Rica. It is the third and final group stage game for both sides. Each team has two losses in the tournament, falling short against both Japan and Spain. Caesars Sportsbook lists Zambia … Read more

play Robson: Man United are paying ‘way too much’ for Rasmus Hojlund (1:21)Stewart Robson believes Manchester United are overpaying for Rasmus Hojlund. (1:21) Manchester United have agreed to a deal to sign Rasmus H?jlund from Atalanta, sources have told ESPN. The Old Trafford club is set to pay ?64 million ($82 million) plus another ?8m … Read more

ByESPN Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday to clinch the inaugural Premier League Summer Series trophy. Brazilian defender Thiago Silva headed Chelsea in front in the 20th minute on a warm afternoon just outside Washington, D.C., meeting Ben Chilwell‘s inswinging corner at the near post. Four minutes before half-time, … Read more

Jul 29, 2023, 03:38 PM ET Real Madrid would like to resolve the Kylian Mbapp? situation in the first two weeks of August before the new LaLiga season starts, sources have told ESPN, but they are still waiting for the player, or his club Paris Saint-Germain, to make the first move. PSG have made it … Read more

Eintracht Frankfurt chief Timmo Hardung insists Randal Kolo Muani won’t be leaving this summer. The France striker is a target for Tottenham and PSG. But Hardung says: “Randal is still happy, so there is no new stand. “Randal didn’t come to us, he didn’t tell us he wanted to move. He’s part of our team, … Read more

ByAlex Kirkland Ousmane Demb?le, youngster Fermin Lopez and Ferran Torres scored as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-0 in El Cl?sico at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday. Demb?le, 26 — who ESPN has reported is close to a move to Paris Saint-Germain — put Barca ahead in the 15th minute, collecting Pedri‘s pass and … Read more

ByReuters Switzerland celebrate after a draw against New Zealand takes them top of Group A to advance to the last-16 of the Women’s World Cup. Joe Allison – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images New Zealand have been sent crashing out of the Women’s World Cup on goal difference after being held to a 0-0 draw against … Read more

play Did Coach Andonovski make the right moves vs. the Netherlands? (1:07)Ali Krieger shares her thoughts on Vlatko Andonovski’s lineup against the Netherlands in the World Cup. (1:07) AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Players on the United States women’s national team believe their performance against the Netherlands wasn’t good enough, but they expect to improve as … Read more

Jul 29, 2023, 08:05 AM ET Teenage Colombia striker Linda Caicedo is healthy two days after she collapsed in training, coach Nelson Abadia said on Saturday, adding the frightening incident was partly due to the pressure of playing in her first Women’s World Cup. Caicedo, who is expected to play Sunday when Colombia face Germany … Read more