Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits he laughs with his staff about Kylian Mbappe transfer rumours. It’s been claimed Liverpool have made a loan move for the PSG star. But Klopp told Sky Deutschland: “We laugh about it. “I can say that I think he’s a really good player, but the financial conditions don’t suit us … Read more
ByReuters Debutants Zambia claimed their first ever victory at the Women’s World Cup with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica at Waikato Stadium on Monday, although both teams were already out of contention for the knockout stage. Zambia, whose first two games ended in 5-0 hammerings, finished third in Group C, with Japan top after … Read more
play Andonovski: No extra pressure ahead of Portugal decider at World Cup (2:20)Vlatko Andonovski reveals how he deals with the pressure of being manager of the USWNT at the World Cup. (2:20) AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Pressure has been the companion of the United States women’s national team practically from the beginning. It wasn’t enough … Read more
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
