9:10 PM ET Lionel Messi has reached a verbal agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to extend his contract with the club for at least one more season, according to multiple reports. The 35-year-old forward, who has won the Ballon d’Or seven times, helped Argentina lift the World Cup trophy by beating France on penalties in the
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6:56 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Erik ten Hag has urged Marcus Rashford to continue his World Cup form now that Manchester United have resumed their domestic campaign. Rashford scored a clinical solo goal as United beat Burnley 2-0 in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday — his first game since returning from England duty
7:46 PM ET Associated Press Grant Wahl was remembered for his life as a sportswriter, pursuit of social justice and lasting impact on family, friends and people he mentored. Wahl died at age 49 from aortic aneurysm on Dec. 10 while covering a World Cup match in Qatar. A two-hour celebration of his life at
7:18 PM ET Clemson defender Hamady Diop was the No. 1 pick by Charlotte in the MLS SuperDraft. USA Today Images Trades and Generation Adidas players dominated the first 10 picks of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft on Wednesday in St. Louis. Beginning with Charlotte FC selecting Clemson defender Hamady Diop as the No. 1 overall pick,
5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Burnley on Wednesday night at Old Trafford in their first game back following the break for the World Cup. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (US) Christian Eriksen and
4:53 PM ET Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford scored as Manchester United beat Burnley 2-0 on Wednesday night at Old Trafford to advance to the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup. The game saw a host of World Cup players take the field for United including goalscorers Eriksen and Rashford, as well as Bruno Fernandes, Antony,
Premier League referees made six incorrect VAR interventions in the first part of the season before the break for the World Cup which, according to ESPN sources, includes Arsenal‘s goal at Manchester United. An independent panel, made up of three former players and one representative for both the Premier League and PGMOL, assesses all key
2:26 PM ET Former Reign assistant Sam Laity has been hired to coach the Houston Dash. USA Today Images The Houston Dash hired Sam Laity as the fourth head coach in team history on Wednesday. Laity, 46, has been within the ranks of OL Reign since 2013 and most recently served as the head assistant coach.
12:19 PM ET Eduardo Affonso Sao Paulo have opened an investigation into why they decided against signing Palmeiras teenage star Endrick in 2016, sources have told ESPN Brasil. Endrick — who is 16 and will move to Real Madrid when he turns 18 in July 2024 — is one of the most exciting young talents
8:40 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Pep Guardiola has said his time at Manchester City “will not be complete” unless he wins the Champions League. Guardiola signed a contract extension during the break for the World Cup which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2025. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) He