FIFA strips Indonesia of hosting U20 World Cup

11:35 AM ET FIFA president Gianni Infantino, left, with Indonesia President Joko Widodo. Adek Berry/AFP via Getty Images) Indonesia has been stripped of the right to host this year’s men’s Under-20 World Cup, FIFA said on Wednesday. The decision to stop Indonesia staging the May 20-June 11 tournament was taken after the country’s football federation … Read more

Sources: United plan talks on new Rashford deal

play The options for the Glazers if Man United bids fall short (1:42)Rob Dawson explains the likely repercussions for Manchester United if the Glazer family’s valuation isn’t met. (1:42) 11:16 AM ET Manchester United are planning to step up contract talks with Marcus Rashford before the end of the season, sources have told ESPN. United … Read more

Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann firings launch coaching carousel: Which teams could swap managers next?

There is currently a coaching carousel going on in European soccer with Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur moving at the same time to change their managers which has created an intriguing scenario. Spurs are not the only club assessing their post-Antonio Conte options with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain potentially joining them in the near … Read more

McTominay: Scotland created legacy vs. Spain

play Scotland coach Clarke: We won’t qualify with 6 points (0:48)Steve Clarke says Scotland still have plenty of work to do after their surprise win over Spain in Euro 2024 qualifying. (0:48) 2:52 AM ET Two-goal hero Scott McTominay said Scotland took their opportunity to create a legacy by beating Spain 2-0 in European Championship … Read more

Sources: Barca seal Martinez deal, eye Gundogan

5:48 AM ET Barcelona have a verbal agreement in place to sign Inigo Martinez in the summer and are pressing on with negotiations to bring in Ilkay Gundogan, sources have told ESPN. Both moves are dependent on Barca reducing their wage bill, though, with the Catalan club expected to be in excess of their LaLiga-imposed … Read more

Ansu Fati’s father wants him to quit Barcelona

5:01 AM ET Ansu Fati has not played a big role for Barcelona this season. David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Ansu Fati‘s father said he is furious at his son’s lack of minutes at Barcelona this season and that he would be open to a move away from the club. Ansu, 20, has made 38 appearances … Read more

U.S. captain Adams out after hamstring surgery

play Is Jesse Marsch a natural fit for the vacant USMNT role? (1:13)Jon Champion debates whether Jesse Marsch would be a good option for the USMNT after he was sacked by Leeds. (1:13) 8:26 AM ET Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams is set for an extended spell away from the team after undergoing a hamstring … Read more

Son feels ‘responsible’ for Conte’s Spurs exit

play Son feels ‘responsible’ for Conte’s Tottenham exit (0:59)Spurs forward Son Heung-Min says he could have “helped the club more” and was sorry to see Antonio Conte leave. (0:59) 4:25 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-Min said he was sorry to see manager Antonio Conte leave the club and feels responsible for his exit … Read more