As the audience filtered out of the London Palladium at The Best FIFA Awards in 2017, Harry Kane lingered at the back, staring at the stage. The scene before him was a scramble for selfies and autographs from adoring fans catching a close-up glimpse in person of the FIFPro World XI, which that year included
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Matt Turner admitted he “didn’t do enough” to play regularly for Arsenal, but insisted the move still helped him became the United States‘ No. 1 goalkeeper. The 29-year-old made his debut for Nottingham Forest in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Emirates Stadium after completing a £10 million move from the Gunners earlier in the week. –
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 13, 2023, 08:29 PM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez slammed the refereeing in LaLiga after his side began their title defence with a frustrating goalless draw at Getafe on Sunday, and said it is damaging the league’s product. Both sides ended a fiery encounter with 10 men after Raphinha and
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 13, 2023, 05:30 PM ET Rasmus Højlund won’t be rushed into action by Manchester United, according to manager Erik ten Hag. The striker will miss Wolves’ visit to Old Trafford on Monday because of a back injury suffered before his move from Atalanta. United haven’t revealed a date for Højlund’s debut and
Aug 13, 2023, 05:05 PM ET Bayern Munich have strongly condemned “inhumane” racist abuse on social media of 18-year-old French striker Mathys Tel after Saturday’s 3-0 German Super Cup defeat by RB Leipzig. “Whoever writes such disgustingly racist things is not an FC Bayern fan. Mathys, we have your back and you have our full
Associated Press Aug 13, 2023, 07:44 PM ET All 105 soccer fans suspected of being involved in extensive clashes in the Greek capital that ended in the death of a 29-year-old AEK Athens supporter have been ordered to be detained pending their trial, authorities said Sunday. Three examining magistrates and two prosecutors questioned the detained
LONDON — Chelsea couldn’t beat Liverpool on the pitch, but a more significant outcome than Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge might be winning the race to sign Moisés Caicedo. This was a contest which served as a 90-minute commercial explaining why both sides are willing to break the British transfer record for Brighton‘s Caicedo
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentAug 13, 2023, 08:13 AM ET Kylian Mbappé has been reintegrated in the Paris Saint-Germain‘s first team after two weeks training away from them, the club announced on Sunday. The 24-year-old forward’s return comes after positive talks between his camp and the club on Saturday ahead of the opening game of the season
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentAug 13, 2023, 10:37 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar is close to agreeing to personal terms with Al Hilal and completing a move to the Saudi Pro League, sources told ESPN. PSG want €80 million ($88 million) for the 31-year-old, but negotiations between the clubs are progressing well, sources said. – Stream
Aug 13, 2023, 08:23 AM ET Italy coach Roberto Mancini surprisingly resigned on Sunday, ending an an up-and-down tenure with the national team that included a European Championship title in 2021 but also a failed qualification for last year’s World Cup. The Italian soccer federation issued a short announcement saying that Mancini communicated his resignation