4:57 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent The Glazer family, who own Manchester United, have announced they are open to selling the club. United issued a statement on Tuesday to reveal they are “exploring strategic alternatives,” including new investment or a full sale. The Glazers completed their takeover in 2005, but have faced fierce opposition to their
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5:42 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — England have suffered a significant injury scare after it emerged Harry Kane will undergo a scan on his right ankle on Wednesday, sources have told ESPN. The 29-year-old was substituted with 14 minutes remaining of Monday’s 6-2 win over Iran after suffering a heavy tackle from Morteza Pouraliganji early
12:41 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club, effective immediately. Ronaldo, 37, has agreed a mutual termination of his contract following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticised United and manager Erik ten Hag. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) A statement
1:06 PM ET King Salman declared a public holiday in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to mark the national team’s stunning 2-1 upset over Lionel Messi‘s Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. The news is a feather in the cap of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who recommended the royal order, state media said. Prince Mohammed
5:28 PM ET AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Lucas Hernandez‘s World Cup campaign appeared in doubt after the France defender sustained a knee injury in the defending champions’ 4-1 win over Australia in Group D on Tuesday. “He needs to do some tests but it seems pretty serious. That’s the big black spot tonight,” said coach
12:59 PM ET Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski failed to break his World Cup duck when he saw a second-half penalty saved in a goalless but entertaining draw with Mexico in their opening Group C game at Stadium 974 on Tuesday. Lewandowski earned the penalty after a VAR check 11 minutes into the second half when
4:00 PM ET Olivier Giroud moved level with Thierry Henry as France‘s all-time top men’s scorer after his brace led the World Cup holders to a 4-1 win over Australia in their Group D opener at Qatar’s Al-Janoub Stadium on Tuesday. Craig Goodwin gave the Socceroos a shock lead when crashing in a shot at
8:31 AM ET Argentina saw their 2022 World Cup campaign get off to a catastrophic start as Lionel Messi & Co. suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia in the opening game of Group C. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Unbeaten in their previous 36 games heading into the tournament —
2:05 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent LUSAIL, Qatar — For a competition that’s usually won by a global heavyweight, the World Cup is still the place for shocks. But even in a tournament that can throw up one or two surprises, Saudi Arabia‘s 2-1 victory over Argentina on Tuesday still managed to stun the planet. The
8:38 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Belgium have decided to cover the word ‘love’ on the inside of their away shirts after FIFA demanded it be removed, sources have told ESPN. The Belgian FA (RBFA) took the decision on Monday and has communicated the plans to world football’s governing body. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,