Month: October 2023

Oct 10, 2023, 08:25 AM ET Russia will not be allowed to play in Under-17 European Championship qualifying games this month, European football’s governing body UEFA said on Tuesday. For the last two weeks, UEFA staff explored inserting Russia into its men’s and women’s youth competitions despite having already drawn the qualifying groups. Each group

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentOct 9, 2023, 04:56 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Crystal Palace and United States defender Chris Richards said that the Americans retain the utmost respect for Germany ahead of Saturday’s friendly, despite the Euro 2024 hosts’ recent struggles. Germany has a

Adriana Garcia Oct 10, 2023, 11:09 AM ET Sevilla have appointed Diego Alonso as their new head coach, the club announced on Tuesday. The former Inter Miami CF manager has replaced José Luis Mendilibar, who was dismissed on Monday after the team’s poor start to the season. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)

Oct 10, 2023, 06:26 AM ET The U.K. and Ireland will host the 2028 European Championship, while Italy and Turkey will stage the 2032 edition of the tournament, UEFA announced on Tuesday. By accepting a joint Italy-Turkey bid for Euro 2032 last week, and with Turkey withdrawing from the race for Euro 2028, the hosts

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentOct 9, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Jadon Sancho is running out of time to apologise to Erik ten Hag and there is a growing feeling at Manchester United that his career at Old Trafford might already be over, sources have told ESPN. Sancho is yet to apologise after publicly claiming Ten Hag lied

Adriana Garcia Oct 10, 2023, 02:34 PM ET Spain international Jenni Hermoso is considering taking legal action after her videotaped testimony in the investigation of Luis Rubiales over his unsolicited kiss was leaked to the media, sources have told ESPN. Hermoso gave evidence to a Spanish state prosecutor before lodging a criminal complaint on Sept.

Oct 10, 2023, 07:04 AM ET Nike released a replica jersey for England goalkeeper Mary Earps on Monday, after facing widespread criticism for not selling the popular Women’s World Cup finalist’s shirt. In an Instagram story on Monday, Earps said she was not aware the jerseys would be going on sale, but thanked her followers

Oct 10, 2023, 05:34 AM ET Eden Hazard announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday at the age of 32, bringing an end to his 16-year career. The forward enjoyed successful periods at Lille and Chelsea before ending his club career with a disappointing spell at Real Madrid. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,