7:04 PM ET FC Dallas and United States international forward Ricardo Pepi is close to finalizing a deal that would see him land with Bundesliga side FC Augsburg, a source confirmed to ESPN. Fabrizio Romano and 90min were the first to report the impending deal. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more
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4:02 PM ET West Bromwich Albion has completed the signing of Orlando City and U.S. international forward Daryl Dike on a four-and-a-half year deal, the English Championship club announced on Saturday. While financial terms weren’t disclosed, a source with knowledge of the deal indicated that Orlando will receive $9.5m plus performance bonuses. The Lions will
1:19 PM ET Arsenal assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale criticised the “inconsistency” around referees going to the VAR pitchside monitor after they lost 2-1 to Manchester City on Saturday. Martin Odegaard was brought down by Ederson in the box during the first half and while VAR did look at the incident, referee
11:58 AM ET Tottenham had the best chances in the game. Getty Tottenham Hotspur‘s top four bid was boosted by a 1-0 win at relegation threatend Watford as Davinson Sanchez scored a 96th minute winner. Spurs enjoyed the majority of the possession throughout the match but poor finishing meant Antonio Conte’s side had to wait until
11:45 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has said it is “crazy” this weekend’s match against Mallorca is going ahead following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Catalan club. Barca have 10 confirmed positive cases among their first-team squad and a further seven players either suspended, injured or a doubt for the
7:05 PM ET Nick JuddTransfer writer The 2022 winter window is open as of Jan. 1 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: Gallagher linked with PSG Crystal Palace‘s loan star Conor
4:30 PM ET Just as was the case 12 months ago, soccer exists amid mankind’s fight against an enemy few could imagine would ever become real. But there is hope… Most are a little better off than at this time last year and, if there is some light to have come out of the darkness,
9:17 AM ET Manchester City’s lead at the top of the table was cut by Arsenal. Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Manchester City made it 11 wins in a row as Rodri scored a 93rd minute winner to see off 10-man Arsenal 2-1 in a chaotic start to 2022. Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal the lead in the first
9:00 AM ET Jurgen Klopp has reported a suspected positive test for COVID-19 and will miss Liverpool‘s Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday, the club have confirmed. The Liverpool manager has reported mild symptoms, with sources saying he “feels fine.” However, Klopp is now isolating and will not travel to London for the Stamford
4:00 AM ET Adam Brown Ousmane Dembele could follow Lionel Messi’s path from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The 2022 winter window is open as of Jan. 1 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,