Month: January 2024

Jan 23, 2024, 07:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions United States women’s national team World Cup winner Sam Mewis has opened up on her difficult decision to retire from the game aged 31, saying she is hoping to move on from the repetitive knee injury that hampered her career in recent years. “The decision to

Jan 23, 2024, 10:08 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Kalvin Phillips is looking to find first-team football in the January transfer window. Ryan Crockett/DeFodi Images via Getty Images West Ham have agreed a loan deal with Manchester City for midfielder Kalvin Phillips, sources have told ESPN. The deal is not yet complete and, according to a

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 23, 2024, 10:24 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Bayern Munich have submitted an improved offer for England and Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier,

Palestine made history by reaching the knockout stages of the Asian Cup for the first time on Tuesday with victory over Hong Kong in their final group match. Palestine wrapped up their Group C campaign in style with a 3-0 win after Oday Dabbagh grabbed a double, securing their spot in the round of 16

Ed Dove, Special to ESPNJan 23, 2024, 12:53 PM ET Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica Open Extended Reactions Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has been dropped from Cameroon‘s starting line-up for their Africa Cup of

Jan 23, 2024, 09:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Udinese will have to play a home game behind closed doors after AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was racially abused during Saturday’s match in Udine, an Italian football federation (FIGC) judge said on Tuesday. An FIGC judge issued the order based on reports from the referee

ESPN news services Jan 23, 2024, 11:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Members of the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) voted unanimously on Tuesday to authorize union leaders to call a strike, a move designed to put pressure on the MLS’ Professional Referee Organization (PRO) during negotiations over the new collective bargaining agreement. The PRSA

Jan 23, 2024, 10:54 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo issued a public apology after he suffered an injury that contributed to Al Nassr‘s postponement of their preseason tour of China, while his fitness status ahead of a showdown with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Feb. 1 is unknown. The five-time Ballon d’Or