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6:14 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United are focused on signing Antony from Ajax before the transfer window closes, sources have told ESPN. The club also remain interested in bringing in a goalkeeper and a right-back ahead of the deadline. Ajax have been informed that United have not ended their pursuit of Antony despite seeing

5:37 PM ET The pots for the 2022-23 Champions League group stage draw have been confirmed after Dinamo Zagreb, FC Copenhagen and Rangers secured the final three places on Wednesday evening. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) The draw will take place in Istanbul, Turkey on Thursday at 4 p.m. GMT, midday

5:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Depending on who you ask, Casemiro is either Manchester United‘s heir to midfield legend Roy Keane or a washed-up has-been Real Madrid couldn’t wait to offload. The Brazilian’s €70 million arrival at Old Trafford on Monday has split opinion and raised questions about what the transfer policy at Old Trafford

3:00 AM ET The end of the transfer window is only a week away, so which players should you be keeping an eye on? Here are some stars likely to make headlines before the deadline on Sept. 1 arrives. Cristiano Ronaldo, FW, Man United 2 Related Dropped from the first XI for the win against

1:18 PM ET Cesar Hernandez Panic swept through Mexican soccer circles last week when news emerged that Sevilla winger Jesus “Tecatito” Corona had suffered an injury that will likely keep him out of the World Cup. After fracturing his fibula and damaging his left ankle, the Spanish club announced that the 29-year-old Mexico star is

8:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Raphael Varane has said Manchester United new signing Casemiro is perfectly suited to English football and has backed his former Real Madrid teammate to be a success at Old Trafford. Casemiro has completed his move to United and watched from the stands as boss Erik ten Hag’s team earned a

4:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — If things work out for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, he may well look back on Liverpool‘s visit to Old Trafford early in his first season as something of a pivotal moment. He will be relieved, of course, to get his first competitive win since arriving

12:33 PM ET Ryan Rosenblatt MLS, like every league, has good teams, bad teams and teams in the middle. But thanks to the league’s parity, travel, sometimes odd scheduling, midseason transfer window and general penchant for chaos, those teams at the bottom sure seem to screw things up for the rest with delightful regularity. Take

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9:04 PM ET Another weekend of headlines, golazos and unpredictable finishes across Europe’s biggest leagues. From Borussia Dortmund‘s meltdown to Leeds’ dominating performance over Chelsea, there was no shortage of drama. ESPN correspondents Rob Dawson, Alex Kirkland, Julien Laurens, Sam Marsden, James Tyler and James Olley break down the big stuff you need to know

1:30 PM ET Sadio Mane scored twice as Bayern Munich demolished VfL Bochum 7-0 on Sunday, the Bundesliga champions maintaining their perfect start to the 2022-23 season. The Bavarians are two points clear at the top with nine points from three league games, and have now scored a league-record 15 goals in their three games

1:55 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United are considering making an improved offer for Ajax winger Antony, sources have told ESPN. United have already seen an €80 million bid rejected by the Dutch side, who have told United chiefs they would only consider a financial package worth closer to €100m. – Everything you need to

6:38 AM ET Reuters Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said that his side should be awarded the three points if Monday’s Premier League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford is called off due to home fans protesting against their owners. The fixture between English football’s two most successful clubs

9:00 AM ET Alex KirklandESPN FC Manchester United‘s swift move to agree a deal to sign Casemiro this week made headlines, while the potential fee they’ll pay Real Madrid — which sources have told ESPN is an initial £60 million (€70m), with another £10m (€11m) in add-ons — has raised eyebrows for a player who

2:23 PM ET Martin Odegaard scored a brace and Gabriel Jesus shone once again as Arsenal continued their perfect start to the season with a comprehensive 3-0 win against Bournemouth. Mikel Arteta’s side put on a show for their travelling supporters as they recorded their third consecutive victory to go top of the league after

3:42 PM ET Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro for £60 million, with a further £10m possible in performance-related add-ons, but is he the player to save the club? 2 Related Casemiro, 30, is widely regarded to be one of the best defensive midfielders in the world and has

3:15 PM ET Manchester United have announced an agreement with Real Madrid to sign midfielder Casemiro. The transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, U.K. visa requirements and a medical, United said Friday. Sources have told ESPN the deal is worth an initial £60 million, with £10m in potential add-ons. He is expected

7:15 AM ET Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Casemiro wants to join Manchester United, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed, saying the midfielder wants “a new challenge” away from the Bernabeu. ESPN reported on Thursday that the Brazil international midfielder — who has won five Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titles in nine years at