Adriana Garcia Sep 7, 2023, 06:16 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has responded to criticism from former star Neymar and ex-sporting director Leonardo by saying the club has “never been so united.” Following his departure from the French champions this summer, Neymar said he “lived through hell” with former teammate Lionel Messi during
Month: September 2023
Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerSep 6, 2023, 05:30 AM ET With average transfer fees escalating and €100 million-plus deals increasingly common, the financial spotlight is shining brightly on soccer teams around the world. But which clubs have done well and which have failed? Helpfully, the CIES Football Observatory have conducted a study that can explain
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentSep 7, 2023, 04:00 AM ET “I will continue to fight for this badge no matter what,” Jadon Sancho said in the final line of his bombshell social media statement on Sunday night, but the truth is he’s now fighting to save his Manchester United career. After Erik ten Hag revealed in the
Think this weekend’s college football slate can’t possibly top the excitement of a Week 1 that extended into Week 2 because of the holiday? How can it beat the “Florida State is back” headline? Or the Duke upset of Clemson? And finally, no way it can top the Colorado/Deion debut, right? But Deion and his
ARLINGTON, Va. — Connor Bedard circled the ice, waiting for his cue from a hockey card photographer for Upper Deck. He skated purposefully towards an empty net and unleashed a shot. OK, not a shot, but the shot. That quick, powerful release that’s his calling card as an NHL prospect. That skillful snipe that made
Jake Michaels, ESPN Senior WriterSep 7, 2023, 07:37 AM ET Close Jake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer who covers everything from Aussie Rules to Formula One, basketball to boxing. He has been with ESPN for 10 years and works as a Senior Writer, covering sport in Australia and around the world. SYDNEY — Israel
Elizabeth Merrill, ESPN Senior WriterSep 7, 2023, 06:53 AM ET Close Elizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. She previously wrote for The Kansas City Star and The Omaha World-Herald. REDONDO BEACH, Calif. — The label “laid-back California quarterback” follows Jared Goff everywhere and almost sounds like an insult, but
Sep 7, 2023, 07:17 AM ET The Vikings and safety Josh Metellus have reached agreement on a two-year extension worth up to $13 million that includes $6 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday. Metellus was entering the final season of his rookie contract after being drafted by the Vikings in the
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterSep 7, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He
Sep 7, 2023, 12:47 AM The countdown is over, the 2023 Rugby World Cup has finally arrived with hosts France to launch the tournament with one of the biggest and most anticipated opening matches against the All Blacks in Paris. The blockbuster opening weekend continues with Australia, Italy and Ireland all taking to the pitch