Month: July 2022

7:10 AM ET Alex KirklandESPN FC Santi Mina was handed a four-year prison sentence in May. Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images Celta Vigo have been obliged to allow forward Santi Mina, who was found guilty of sexual abuse earlier this year, to re-join them for preseason training, the club said on Monday. Mina, 26 — a

10:13 AM ET The English FA had already issued guidance to restrict or eliminate heading in training. Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images The English FA has been granted approval to run a trial next season to remove deliberate heading in matches at Under-12s level as it looks to mitigate against potential health risks

11:51 AM ET The incident involving Tiemoue Bakayoko happened two weeks ago, but video footage went viral on Monday. Sportinfoto/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Milan police have defended themselves in the face of footage showing Tiemoue Bakayoko being searched at gunpoint, saying the search was necessary given a dangerous situation taking place at the time. The

9:11 AM ET Zlatan Ibrahimovic has prolonged his career after signing a one-year contract extension with AC Milan, the club announced Monday. Ibrahimovic, 40, is a long-term absentee for Milan after he underwent knee surgery in May and was ruled out for up to eight months. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)–

7:40 AM ET Inter Miami’s chief business officer (CBO) has hinted at a move for Lionel Messi as the Major League Soccer side look to become a “reference point for football in the U.S.”. Messi’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires next year, and reports have linked him with Inter Miami, the team co-owned by David

12:00 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said Cristiano Ronaldo could yet extend his contract at the club. The new United boss has ruled out Ronaldo leaving this summer despite suggestions the striker wants to depart Old Trafford to continue playing in the Champions League. – Dawson: Ten Hag won’t