Associated Press Jun 1, 2023, 05:58 PM ET An anti-racism group on Thursday called on the head referee of the Champions League final to distance himself from a far-right politician in Poland, and UEFA said it wanted “urgent clarification” ahead of the Champions League final. “A further announcement will be made [Friday], after reviewing all
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Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 1, 2023, 12:32 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun headline the 24-player roster that will prepare for the final four of the Concacaf Nations League. The roster marks the first under interim manager B.J.
Julien Laurens Alex Kirkland Jun 1, 2023, 09:56 AM ET Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires this month to join Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, sources have told ESPN. ESPN reported earlier this week that Benzema was offered a two-year contract worth €400 million to move to Saudi in January, the
Jun 1, 2023, 05:56 PM ET AS Roma fans have been condemned by the body responsible for match officials in England after videos showed them harassing Europa League final referee Anthony Taylor at Budapest Airport following their defeat to Sevilla on Wednesday. Videos posted on social media Thursday showed outraged Roma supporters directing insults and
Associated Press Jun 1, 2023, 04:37 PM ET Anderson Duarte’s strike from the edge of the penalty area put Uruguay through to the Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals with a 1-0 win against Gambia on Thursday. Uruguay plays the United States, which beat New Zealand 4-0 on Tuesday, in the last eight on Sunday at the
Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 1, 2023, 01:37 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he will stay in Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr next season, but said that the Saudi Pro League (SPL) needs to improve to become one of the world’s top leagues. Ronaldo, 38, scored 14 goals in 16 games for Riyadh-based
Jun 1, 2023, 10:16 AM ET Manchester United are in pole position to sign Mason Mount but have reservations over Chelsea’s likely asking transfer fee, sources have told ESPN. ESPN reported in February that United, Liverpool and Manchester City were all monitoring the 24-year-old’s situation as talks over a new contract to stay at Stamford
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 1, 2023, 02:17 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. The NWSL’s 14th expansion team, one that will call the San Francisco Bay Area home and begin play in 2024, has been christened Bay FC, the organization announced on Thursday. The team,
Tottenham plan to speak with Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou in the latest twist to their search for a new head coach, sources have told ESPN. Spurs are re-evaluating their options after Feyenoord boss Arne Slot chose to resist their interest and sign a new contract with the Eredevisie club. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,
Jun 1, 2023, 08:59 AM ET Bayern Munich have signed Chelsea skipper Magdalena Eriksson and midfielder Pernille Harder on three-year contracts, the Frauen-Bundesliga champions said on Thursday. Swedish defender Eriksson spent six successful years with Women’s Super League champions (WSL) Chelsea, winning five league titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups, and the Women’s Community