Lionel Messi‘s incredible start for Inter Miami CF continued Wednesday night as he scored twice in a 3-1 Leagues Cup win over host Orlando City SC to help his team advance to the round of 16 in the inaugural competition. Messi started the game with a bang, settling Robert Taylor‘s lofted ball into the box and
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Juventus rode two first-half goals — including one by Timothy Weah — to a 3-1 win over Real Madrid as the two sides wrapped up their U.S. tours at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday night. Moise Kean scored seconds after kickoff when he put back the rebound from a Weston McKennie shot off
ESPN News Services Aug 2, 2023, 06:13 PM ET Former LAFC forward Diego Rossi is returning to MLS. The Columbus Crew announced on Wednesday that it had signed the 25-year-old Uruguayan as a designated player from Turkish side Fenerbahce for an undisclosed fee. Rossi’s contract with the Crew runs through the 2026 season with and
Alex Kirkland Moises Llorens Aug 2, 2023, 11:46 AM ET Barcelona are finding it more difficult than expected to find the necessary financing to be able to register their new signings and contract renewals, sources have told ESPN, with one source admitting to “concerns” less than two weeks before the LaLiga season kicks off. Last
Liverpool‘s preseason preparations ended in defeat on Wednesday as Jurgen Klopp’s side surrendered an early lead to lose 4-3 to Bayern Munich in Singapore. Cody Gakpo produced a cool finish past Yann Sommer in the game’s opening stages to put Liverpool ahead before Virgil Van Dijk headed home from a corner in the 28th minute.
Aug 2, 2023, 08:15 AM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — Marta‘s legendary Women’s World Cup career has come to an end after Brazil were eliminated from the 2023 iteration by Jamaica on Wednesday night via a scoreless draw. Starting her first game for Brazil at this tournament, the attacker proved no more able than her teammates
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 2, 2023, 11:29 AM ET Manchester City have agreed to a deal with RB Leipzig to sign defender Josko Gvardiol, sources told ESPN. The Premier League champions are set to pay a straight €90 million ($98 million) fee, and the agreement does not include add-ons. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus will be out for “a few weeks” after undergoing surgery on his knee, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed. The 26-year-old was missing from Wednesday’s Emirates Cup clash against Monaco, which Arsenal won 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in north London. – Full Premier League fixtures schedule 2022-23 Speaking
Aug 2, 2023, 11:52 AM ET Former United States star Ali Krieger told ESPN on Wednesday that the criticism of the USWNT’s World Cup struggles by her ex-teammate and current Fox Sports commentator Carli Lloyd was not necessary. Lloyd, who retired in 2021 after playing in three World Cup squads alongside Krieger, spoke harshly of
Arsenal won the Emirates Cup on penalties after a 1-1 draw with AS Monaco in north London. Youssouf Fofana gave the Ligue 1 side a 31st-minute lead before Eddie Nketiah equalised for the hosts two minutes before the interval. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) – Full Premier League fixtures schedule 2022-23 Both