Soccer

6:11 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — There’s a 1980s Richard Pryor movie called “The Toy,” in which Jackie Gleason’s character delivers a speech to his son about the difference between “truth” and “reality.” Four decades later, Germany boss Hansi Flick might want to do the same thing. The “truth” of their 2-1 defeat at the

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4:36 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United have placed no restrictions on where Cristiano Ronaldo can play next but although he could join another Premier League team, Newcastle have already ruled out a move for the striker, sources have told ESPN. The termination of Ronaldo’s contract at Old Trafford, which was due to run until

4:57 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent The Glazer family, who own Manchester United, have announced they are open to selling the club. United issued a statement on Tuesday to reveal they are “exploring strategic alternatives,” including new investment or a full sale. The Glazers completed their takeover in 2005, but have faced fierce opposition to their

12:41 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club, effective immediately. Ronaldo, 37, has agreed a mutual termination of his contract following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticised United and manager Erik ten Hag. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) A statement

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7:16 PM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — It was there for the United States men’s national team. It was there through the first half. It was there early in the second half. It was there with half an hour to go. It was there with 15 minutes left. It was there. Everything the U.S. wanted

1:12 PM ET The United States men’s national team begins its 11th World Cup appearance against Wales in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The U.S. and Wales are in Group B along with England and Iran. In its last two World Cup appearances, the U.S. advanced to the round of 16. However, a group featuring multiple UEFA

4:59 AM ET The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands will not wear the ‘OneLove’ anti-discrimination armband in their World Cup opening games after confirmation that their captains would be given yellow cards if they took part in the initiative. The announcement came just before their World Cup campaigns were scheduled

11:14 AM ET For the U.S. men’s national team, the past World Cup cycle in 2018 was disastrous and disappointing. After failing to qualify (their first absence in more than three decades), they finally return to the big stage in 2022. The excitement across the fan base is evident, and with all this optimism brewing,

11:56 AM ET We’re analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 64 games at the 2022 World Cup After each game we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. VAR overturn: Valencia goal ruled out for offside

5:32 PM ET France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an injury to his left thigh during training on Saturday in Doha, the French federation have confirmed. The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner felt a strong pain in his thigh during a sprint toward the end of the training

12:48 PM ET AL-RAYYAN, Qatar — United States men’s national team duo Weston McKennie and Sergiño Dest pronounced themselves ready to go for Monday’s World Cup opener against Wales. McKennie had been nursing a quad injury over the past few weeks, but with club side Juventus and the U.S. working together to monitor the midfielder’s

12:47 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Eight years ago, Jurgen Klinsmann famously said it was impossible for his United States men’s national team to win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. He said it to me in an extended interview for The New York Times Magazine a few months before the tournament, then doubled down

4:00 AM ET The FIFA World Cup is the biggest stage for any player to showcase their skills. The most prestigious tournament in football is the place to shine if you harbour hopes of a transfer, are keen to prove something to your current club, or even just want to end your career on a

9:47 AM ET It was a very long and somber plane ride home for the United States men’s national team after losing 2-1 to Trinidad and Tobago on Oct. 10, 2017 in their final World Cup qualifier for Russia 2018. It was a result that meant the U.S. would miss its first World Cup since

7:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent As the world’s best players travel to Qatar for the World Cup starting on Sunday, the Premier League is preparing for a step into the unknown. For the first time, the tournament is taking place in the middle of the domestic season, and for a period of time which will

9:38 AM ET It’s not a “Last Dance.” Neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi has announced their retirement, and neither man has already won the biggest prize in football, the World Cup, which is what the next five weeks are all about. It’s not a “Changing of the Guard,” either. Sure, they have heirs apparent,