Aug 5, 2023, 07:42 AM ET Manchester United have signed forward Rasmus Højlund from Atalanta, the club announced on Saturday. ESPN reported last month that United were set to pay £64 million ($82m) plus another £8m ($10m) in add-ons for the 20-year-old striker. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) United boss Erik ten
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Caitlin Murray, ESPNAug 5, 2023, 05:18 AM ET Close Caitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, and others. She authored a book about the history of the U.S. women’s national team called
Aug 5, 2023, 05:00 AM ET Manchester City have made their biggest move of the summer transfer window with the signing of centre-back Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig, the club announced on Saturday. Sources told ESPN earlier this week the clubs had agreed a €90 million ($98m) fee for the Croatia international with no add-ons.
Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament as Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a clash of former champions on Saturday to reach the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup for the fourth time. Japan have been on a mission to bury the memory of their disappointing exit at the last-16 stage in 2019
Aug 5, 2023, 05:43 AM ET Chelsea have signed Spain goalkeeper Robert Sánchez from Brighton on a seven-year contract, the club announced on Saturday. ESPN reported on Thursday that Chelsea had agreed a fee in the region of £25 million ($31.7m) for the 25-year-old. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Chelsea have been
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 5, 2023, 03:20 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 BISBANE, Australia — FIFA’s chief women’s football officer Sarai Bareman has told ESPN the remarkable upsets at the
Aug 4, 2023, 09:02 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and New
Cesar Hernandez Aug 4, 2023, 04:37 PM ET Pachuca president Jesus Martinez said Thursday that the joint MLS–Liga MX Leagues Cup tournament is still far from having the financial benefits that Mexican clubs once enjoyed as participants in the Copa Libertadores — South America’s Champions League. “It’s not the business they say it is. It’s
Adriana Garcia Aug 4, 2023, 12:39 PM ET United States midfielder Yunus Musah has joined Italian giants AC Milan on a five-year contract after completing a transfer from Valencia, the clubs announced Friday. ESPN reported Thursday that Musah was set to undergo a medical in Milan on Friday after a deal was reached between the
Aug 4, 2023, 01:42 PM ET Gareth Southgate said he understands criticism of Jordan Henderson‘s decision to join Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq, but added that the move has not affected the England midfielder’s position as a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. The 33-year-old joined Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq from Liverpool on a