Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerAug 16, 2023, 04:00 AM ET After reviewing and ranking every Premier League kit for the 2023-24 season last week, it’s only right that we afford the same level of intensive inspection to the great and good of European football. Here we have scrutinised all the home, away and, where applicable,
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Six games, nine goals, one final appearance. Lionel Messi continued to amaze on Tuesday night in Inter Miami CF‘s 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Union in the semifinals of the Leagues Cup at Subaru Park. First-half goals from Messi, Josef Martínez and Jordi Alba staked the visiting team to an insurmountable lead as Miami marched
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Southampton worth up to £58 million ($73.7m) for midfielder Romeo Lavia, sources have told ESPN. The Blues will pay and initial £53 million with a further £5m in performance-related add-ons. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Personal terms are not expected to be an issue and the
Aug 15, 2023, 06:59 PM ET Liverpool keeper Alisson could be the next player to leave Anfield this summer for the Saudi Pro League. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and,
Aug 15, 2023, 11:13 AM ET Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne could be out for up to four months after suffering a hamstring injury in the opening Premier League game of the season, manager Pep Guardiola said on the eve of their UEFA Super Cup clash against Sevilla. The Belgium international left the field
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentAug 15, 2023, 01:53 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. An investor group headed by Chicago Cubs co-owner and Chicago Sky minority owner Laura Ricketts has reached an agreement in principle to acquire the NWSL‘s Chicago Red Stars, the group announced on
Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise after agreeing to trigger his £35 million ($45m) release clause, sources have told ESPN. The 21-year-old is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge and will now finalise personal terms ahead of a medical, although he is sidelined for several weeks with
Associated Press Aug 15, 2023, 01:57 PM ET CARSON, Calif. — Longtime Sheffield United forward Billy Sharp has joined the LA Galaxy for the rest of the Major League Soccer season. The Galaxy announced the signing of the 37-year-old Sharp on Tuesday. The deal includes a club option for 2024. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 15, 2023, 08:46 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 An Australian newspaper printed pictures of a private England training session taken from a helicopter on the eve
Aug 15, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Arsenal have completed the signing of goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford on a season-long loan, the club announced on Tuesday. Sources have told ESPN that Raya joins on loan for an initial fee of £3 million with an obligation to make the move permanent for a £27m transfer. –