6:00 AM ET Paul Pogba is back at Juventus. The France midfielder left Manchester United on a free transfer this summer, just six years after his then-world-record £89.3 million move, and has returned to Turin to kickstart his career. At 29, Pogba is at the peak of his powers, but came in for criticism during
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6:03 PM ET Sophie Lawson ROTHERHAM, England — Grace Geyoro wrote her name all over European Championship history on memorable night in Rotherham There was a buzz around Rotherham as fans awaited the last game of the first Euro 2022 matchday to kick off, the highly competitive Group D had already seen a draw between
2:15 PM ET Iceland were left to rue a missed penalty in a 1-1 draw with Belgium in their women’s European Championship Group D match on Sunday after Berglind Thorvaldsdottir’s opener was cancelled out by Justine Vanhaevermaet. In front of just 3,859 fans at the Academy Stadium, Iceland had the opportunity to take the lead
5:00 AM ET Sid LoweSpain writer Andreas Christensen, left, was unveiled by Barcelona this week even though he’s not yet eligible to actually register as a LaLiga player. Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images Barcelona president Joan Laporta was back eating at his favourite restaurant on Thursday night, joined by Chelsea‘s new co-owner, Behdad Eghbali (the co-chairman of
6:06 PM ET Kathleen McNamee SHEFFIELD, England — The stage for Saturday’s heavyweight Euro 2022 clash between reigning champions Netherlands and Sweden couldn’t have been set better. The Dutch had beaten the Swedes in both the 2017 quarterfinal and the 2019 World Cup semifinal. But, since their talismanic coach Sarina Wiegman went to England, there
7:36 AM ET Wayne Rooney would consider managing his former club D.C. United, but no decisions have been made. Nigel French/PA Images via Getty Images Wayne Rooney would be open to the possibility of returning to D.C. United to manage the MLS team, sources have told ESPN, with the club still looking to hire a permanent
8:11 AM ET The summer transfer window is here, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Arsenal eye double deal for Paqueta, Zhegrova Arsenal are considering making a double move for Lyon
12:26 AM ET With newly signed Gareth Bale watching from the stands, his new team, Los Angeles FC, won a 3-2 thriller at home over the rival LA Galaxy before a raucous Banc of California crowd on Friday. Jose Cifuentes scored twice and Cristian Arango added a third for LAFC (12-4-3, 39 points), the top
9:34 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Manchester United‘s preseason tour of Thailand as he continues personal leave to deal with a “family issue.” The Portugal forward has been granted more time off and will not be on the flight to Bangkok, which is due to leave Manchester at 4.30 p.m. U.K.(11.30 a.m.
7:04 AM ET Los Angeles FC centre-back Giorgio Chiellini has told ESPN his former team Juventus need a winger like Chelsea‘s Christian Pulisic. In an interview with ESPN’s Futbol Americas show, Chiellini, 37, said Pulisic, 23, could be a “fantastic third winger” for Juventus along with Federico Chiesa and Angel Di Maria, who is widely
11:15 PM ET The United States women’s national team is about to complete perhaps the most low-key run to World Cup qualification in its illustrious history after Thursday’s 5-0 thrashing of Jamaica at the CONCACAF W Championship. Given the U.S. women’s historic dominance in CONCACAF — where it has won 13 straight World Cup qualifiers
2:02 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of the Manchester United squad which travels to Thailand on Friday to begin their preseason tour, sources have told ESPN. The Portugal forward has been granted more time to deal with a “family issue” and will not be on the flight to Bangkok, scheduled
6:03 PM ET MANCHESTER — After the rehearsals came the real deal in front of a sold-out Old Trafford. For all the preparation, tactical switching and talk of answering the pressure of the situation, this was to-date the definitive test of Sarina Wiegman’s tenure leading England as they opened this summer’s home European Championships in
5:18 PM ET Bayern Munich have no intention of signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United this summer, with CEO Oliver Kahn stating that a deal for the 37-year-old would not “fit with our philosophy.” Sources have told ESPN that Ronaldo has informed United bosses that he would like to move during the transfer window, with
12:33 PM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email United States midfielder Tyler Adams has signed for Leeds United from RB Leipzig, it was announced on Wednesday. Sources told ESPN the deal is worth €17 million, which would increase to €23m with add-ons. Adams has signed a five-year contract at Elland Road. – Stream
4:34 AM ET Tor-Kristian Karlsen Manchester United completed the signing of Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia on Tuesday from Feyenoord for around €15 million. Malacia, 22, is the first arrival under new manager Erik ten Hag, but it’s clear he has been scouted and on the radar for some time. How will the defender adapt to
2:09 PM ET Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Austin Lindberg From the beginning of the 2022 campaign, Austin FC has drawn plenty of attention. Following a difficult expansion campaign, the goals have flowed in its sophomore season, and so have the wins.
10:17 AM ET Reuters Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Spain midfielder and women’s Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas has injured her knee ahead of the women’s European Championship, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Tuesday. Putellas, who was also named the FIFA Best Women’s Player earlier this year, was at the heart of