The moment seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi announced he would head to the U.S. to begin his MLS career, the “Messi effect” immediately took hold. Inter Miami CF‘s social media following exploded, ticket prices skyrocketed and upcoming fixtures sold out. And all before he even signed a contract. Ahhh, the contract. As the league … Read more
Jul 13, 2023, 10:42 AM ET The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Vlahovic in Spurs’ sights if Kane leaves Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing Juventus striker Dusan … Read more
play Why it made sense for Gundogan to leave Man City for Barcelona (0:42)Julien Laurens and Nedum Onuoha discuss Ilkay Gundogan’s decision to join Barcelona on a free transfer. (0:42) Jul 12, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Barcelona have confirmed the signing of forward Vitor Roque from Athletico-PR for a fee of around EUR40 million ($44m). … Read more
ByESPN Panama beat the United States 5-4 in a shootout in the Gold Cup semifinals at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on Wednesday night. Jesus Ferreira cancelled out Iv?n Anderson’s extra-time strike for Panama to send the game to penalties with the match tied 1-1 and Thomas Christiansen’s side won it from the spot to … Read more
The brother of Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat says a move to Manchester United could happen. Nordin Amrabat admits there’s a good relationship between Sofyan and United manager Erik ten Hag. “He wants to go to the top, you are not going to trade Italy for the middle bracket of the Premier League,” Nordin Amrabat told … Read more
Barcelona president Joan Laporta denies they’re seeking to sell Ansu Fati. The winger has been linked with Wolves this summer. But Laporta told Sport: “No, he is under contract. “From Ansu, everything points to the fact that this season will be much better than the last one, which was almost a recovery from a complicated … Read more
Getty Images The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand, beginning on July 20. New Zealand get things started when they face Norway at 3 a.m. ET in Auckland, while Australia take on the Republic of Ireland in Sydney at 6 a.m. ET. The first day concludes with a … Read more
Jul 12, 2023, 05:45 AM ET Joan Laporta was re-elected as Barcelona president in March 2021. Marc Graupera Alom?? / AFP7 via Getty Images Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said his team is better than bitter rivals Real Madrid and can not only retain LaLiga next season, but also win the Champions League. Barca returned … Read more
Jul 11, 2023, 03:26 PM ET Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar remains in intensive care but is in a stable condition and out of immediate danger after experiencing bleeding on the brain last week, his wife Annemarie confirmed on Tuesday. Van der Sar, 52, was admitted to a Split hospital on Friday … Read more
Jul 11, 2023, 09:07 PM ET Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out received a record number of reports of discriminatory behavior during the 2022-23 soccer season. Figures released by the organization on Wednesday showed that 1,007 reports — an increase of 65.1% over the previous season — were made during the campaign from the grassroots and … Read more
