Soccer

Jul 6, 2024, 03:06 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Uruguay striker Luis Suárez said he knows he is inching closer to retirement but is hoping to enjoy the final stretch of a stellar career, regardless of how many minutes he gets on the pitch at the Copa América. Suarez is Uruguay’s all-time top scorer with

ESPN News Services Jul 5, 2024, 08:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Portugal coach Roberto Martínez said it was “too soon” to say if Cristiano Ronaldo had played his last game for his country following the team’s Euro 2024 exit at the hands of France in Hamburg on Friday. Portugal lost 5-3 to France on

Jul 5, 2024, 10:18 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City and Manchester United have been cleared to take part in European competition next season by UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB). Doubts had been raised after both Man City and LaLiga side Girona, who are both part of the City Football Group, both qualified

Luis Miguel Echegaray, ESPNJul 5, 2024, 12:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions HOUSTON, Texas — On America’s Independence Day, Lionel Messi and Argentina wanted to set off the fireworks for their fans with a quarterfinal win but once again, just like the 2022 World Cup final, it was their goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who took the

Canada coach Marsch: ‘Lack of discipline’ led to U.S. Copa América exit Canada coach Jesse Marsch has spoken of his disappointment at the United States’ poor performance at the Copa America as his side prepare to take on Venezuela in the quarterfinals at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday.

Jul 4, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions From left to right, Emmanuel Ochoa, Ricardo Pepi and Fidel Barajas are three of the countless Mexican Americans navigating the life and career of a dual-national soccer player. Illustration by ESPN Ricardo Pepi, proudly boasting the red, white and blue as he represented the U.S. men’s national

ESPN News Services Jul 3, 2024, 09:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former San Diego Wave employee Brittany Alvarado alleged a pattern of abusive behavior by club president Jill Ellis in a social media post on Wednesday. The team vehemently denied the accusations in a statement, calling them “inaccurate and defamatory,” and defended the former

Jul 3, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Euro 2024 is down to the final eight teams, but we can all enjoy another three rounds of fixtures before the winner is crowned on July 14. So far, the tournament in Germany has been full of surprises, but what has stood out? Which players have

Jul 3, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. men’s national team program has endured plenty of grim days in its history. Heck, we’re talking about a team that went 40 years between successful World Cup qualifications. Getting bounced early from the 2024 Copa America doesn’t rise to the

Brazil played out an action-packed 1-1 draw with Colombia in Santa Clara, California on Tuesday to qualify for the Copa América quarterfinals. Colombia, who finished top of Group D on seven points, face Panama in the quarters while second-placed Brazil take on Group C winners Uruguay. A frantic first 15 minutes at Levi’s Stadium saw

Jeff Kassouf Jul 2, 2024, 02:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — United States captain Christian Pulisic was clear in stating that he did not believe officiating was to blame for his team’s group-stage exit at Copa América, but he was baffled by the decisions made in Monday’s 1-0 loss to Uruguay

Jul 1, 2024, 06:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Euro 2024 is into the knockout stages! Our daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what to watch for and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Germany

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 2, 2024, 02:28 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Gregg Berhalter addressed the media in the wake of the United States‘ 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, a result that eliminated it from the 2024

Jul 1, 2024, 12:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The United States is host of the 2024 Copa América, and play Uruguay in a must-win match to advance into the quarterfinals. Can Christian Pulisic and Co. deliver a major trophy on home soil ahead of the 2026 World Cup? Follow along with ESPN as we

Open Extended Reactions Jude Bellingham is being investigated by UEFA for allegedly “breaching the basic rules of decent conduct” by motioning to grab his crotch in front of the Slovakia bench after scoring a stoppage-time equaliser during England’s Euro 2024 round-of-16 win in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday. Bellingham, 21, has said on social media that the

Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mexico‘s vessel has sunk. Navigating through the choppy waters of the Copa América, El Tri and manager Jaime “Jimmy” Lozano failed to reach the safety of the tournament’s knockout round after a dismal group stage exit. With four points in hand after Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Ecuador, the Concacaf

Open Extended Reactions GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Maybe it is better to be lucky than good. Make no mistake, England got out of jail against Slovakia after winning 2-1, saved by a moment of individual brilliance rather than any coherent game plan. The obituaries were written, the formal announcement of Gareth Southgate’s departure as head coach

Jun 29, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Jude Bellingham turns 21 on Saturday and is already a seasoned international with England, a Champions League winner with Real Madrid and an undisputed member of the new wave of superstars ready to dominate a post-Lionel Messi/Cristiano Ronaldo football landscape. He is the archetypal box-to-box, goal-scoring