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
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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
Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerAug 4, 2023, 04:00 AM ET With all 32 nations having now played three times the group stage of the 2023 Women’s World Cup is over, leaving just 16 knockout-phase clashes to go before a winner is crowned. The World Cup group stage produced an impressive total of 126 goals scored
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 4, 2023, 05:07 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 Keira Walsh stepped up her recovery from her knee injury on Friday as she did light training but
Aug 4, 2023, 03:33 AM ET Manchester City won the treble last season so will contend Sunday’s Community Shield against last season’s Premier League runners-up Arsenal (10:50 a.m. ET, stream live on ESPN+). But after a summer of upheaval, transfers and tours on foreign soil, how will each side match up? And does it mean
Aug 4, 2023, 08:01 AM ET Natalie Portman said she never dreamed of owning a professional sports team, but that changed when the Oscar-winning actress noticed the way one of her sons viewed female football players with the same “admiration and fandom” as male players. Israeli-American Portman is the co-founder of National Women’s Soccer League
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Axel Disasi from Monaco for a fee of €45 million ($49.23m). The 25-year-old has agreed a six-year contract and becomes new head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s sixth summer signing after Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Diego Moreira, Angelo Gabriel and Lesley Ugochukwu. Chelsea felt compelled to strengthen their defence after Wesley
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 4, 2023, 08:42 AM ET Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City will do “everything” to keep Bernardo Silva and Kyle Walker. Silva has interest from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain and Walker is wanted by Bayern Munich. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) City have already lost Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad
Aug 4, 2023, 03:20 AM ET Set for yet another meeting with old foes the United States, Sweden will not only look to build on their 3-0 win at the Tokyo Olympics in the rematch but also use extending the legendary career of Caroline Seger as extra motivation to “make sure that we will knock