1:03 PM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski‘s three-game suspension has been upheld, meaning he will miss Sunday’s LaLiga clash against Atletico Madrid. Lewandowski, 34, was sent off against Osasuna in November and received a one-game ban for the dismissal and a further two matches for a gesture he made as he
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8:06 AM ET Chelsea and Benfica remain locked in talks over what could turn into a British record transfer fee for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, sources have told ESPN. The 21-year-old is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge and Benfica are willing to agree to the move if their €120 million release clause is
8:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has said he is confident his contract stand-off with the club will end “in a good way.” De Gea’s deal at Old Trafford is set to expire at the end of the season, and United have an option to extend it by another year.
7:10 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur have smashed the transfer record between two Women’s Super League (WSL) clubs over the acquisition of Beth England from Chelsea. England, 28, has joined Tottenham for a reported fee of £250,000 — surpassing the previous record of £200,000 paid by Chelsea to secure the signing of Lauren James from Manchester
2:00 PM ET Associated Press Anthony Hudson will coach the United States men’s soccer team, rather than Gregg Berhalter, ahead of the first two matches of the cycle leading to the 2026 World Cup. The U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday that it was investigating Berhalter for a 1991 altercation involving the woman who became
7:30 AM ET Lionel Messi arrived back at Paris Saint-Germain‘s training ground on Wednesday to resume his day job, making a return to club football 17 days after claiming 2022 World Cup glory for Argentina as he was given a guard of honour by staff and his teammates. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more
3:31 PM ET U.S. Soccer has hired a law firm to oversee an investigation of manager Gregg Berhalter over details surrounding an altercation that occurred in 1991, the federation announced Tuesday. Berhalter, whose contract expired on Dec. 31 according to an ESPN source, released a statement of his own Tuesday, saying someone had contacted U.S.
7:11 PM ET Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta blasted what he called two “scandalous” penalties not being awarded to his team as the Premier League leaders were frustrated in a goalless draw with Newcastle United on Tuesday. The draw was the first time Arsenal had dropped points at the Emirates Stadium this season as they missed
4:52 PM ET Manchester United beat AFC Bournemouth 3-0 on Tuesday night at Old Trafford to draw level with Newcastle on points in the Premier League table. Casemiro scored in the first half and Luke Shaw added United’s second right after the break to set Erik ten Hag’s side on their way to a win
6:26 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Erik ten Hag admitted Donny van de Beek‘s injury is “a concern” after the Manchester United midfielder was forced off during a 3-0 win over Bournemouth. Van de Beek had to be substituted just before half-time following a heavy challenge from Marcos Senesi. The Dutchman was able to walk off