Aug 16, 2023, 10:52 AM ET Sam Kerr and Steph Catley have said that Australia are at the point where they can consistently challenge for major international tournaments but that a funding model that “isn’t really good enough” needs to change to keep them there. Australia’s quest to secure a World Cup on home soil
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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 16, 2023, 09:44 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 SYDNEY, Australia — Ella Toone said her first-half goal against Australia in the World Cup semifinal was the
Aleksandar Mitrovic could be set to leave Fulham. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images Al Hilal have made a £46 million ($58m) offer for Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, sources have told ESPN. The Saudi Pro League side have already had multiple bids rejected but returned with an improved proposal which is believed to be close to Fulham’s
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 16, 2023, 08:47 AM ET Barcelona have announced the appointment of former Portugal international Deco as the club’s new sporting director on a three-year deal. ESPN revealed in May that Deco was in line to replace Jordi Cruyff, who left his role with Barca earlier this year to embark on
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 16, 2023, 07:33 AM ET Harry Maguire wants to stay at Manchester United this summer, sources have told ESPN. A proposed move for Maguire to join West Ham in a £30 million ($38m) deal has collapsed, and as things stand, the England international intends to remain at Old Trafford this season. –
Arsenal have suffered a major setback, with team confirming that new signing Jurriën Timber will undergo surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The £34 million ($43m) arrival suffered the injury on his competitive debut, limping off after 50 minutes of last weekend’s 2-1 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest. No timescale
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 16, 2023, 11:22 AM ET Manchester United are in the “final stages” of making a decision on Mason Greenwood‘s future, the club announced Wednesday. United were set to make an announcement before the start of the season but it has since been delayed. Criminal charges against Greenwood were dropped in February, prompting
Aug 16, 2023, 12:07 PM ET There is no shortage of star power in this brand-new season of the Bundesliga, headlined by Harry Kane’s arrival at Bayern Munich. Illustration by ESPN The 2022-23 Bundesliga season saw Bayern Munich win their 11th consecutive title, but it obscures the fact that it was secured on the final day
Aug 14, 2023, 10:52 AM ET An exciting semifinal in the 2023 Women’s World Cup awaits as hosts Australia play England on Wednesday (6 a.m. ET, live on Fox) at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia. Australia dispatched Denmark and then France in the knockouts so far, while England sent Nigeria and then Colombia home to
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 16, 2023, 04:22 AM ET Manchester City have accepted a bid from Al Nassr for Aymeric Laporte, sources have told ESPN. The offer, as yet undisclosed, has met City’s valuation of the centre-back and he is free to discuss terms with the Saudi Pro League side. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,