Real Mallorca pulled off an outstanding turnaround to return to La Liga for the first time in six years, winning their Segunda Division playoff final second leg with Deportivo La Coruna 3-0 at home on Sunday for a 3-2 aggregate victory. Deportivo had won the first leg 2-0 but Mallorca got off to a strong
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1:44 PM ET Germany reached the quarterfinals with a 3-0 victory over Nigeria on Saturday. Elsa/Getty Images Two-time champions Germany continued their unbeaten run at the women’s World Cup when they beat Nigeria 3-0 to qualify for the quarterfinals on Saturday. Skipper Alexandra Popp and Sara Daebritz netted in quick succession in the first half with
12:45 PM ET Uganda celebrated their first AFCON win in more than 40 years on Saturday. Photo by Gehad Hamdy/picture alliance via Getty Images Uganda won at the Africa Cup of Nations finals for the first time in more than 40 years as they upset the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-0 in their opening Group A
All Argentina have to do is beat Qatar and they are on to the quarterfinals of the Copa America. Given their performances over the first two games, is victory a sure thing? It’s that time again. Do or die. In or out. Dust off the old cliche about how, from here on out, it’s a
9:55 PM ET The U.S. made it two wins from two in the Gold Cup after its victory over Trinidad and Tobago. Matthew Ashton/AMA/Getty Images After a meandering first 45 minutes, the United States made it two wins from two in the Gold Cup group stage, defeating Trinidad and Tobago 6-0 on Saturday night in Cleveland.
Nigeria players are staging a sit-in protest, refusing to leave their hotel in France until all of their outstanding bonuses are paid, following the team’s elimination from the Women’s World Cup on Saturday. Players told ESPN they are owed bonuses from two games against Gambia and Senegal from as far back as two years ago,
Mexico’s Raul Jimenez sits down with ESPN FC to discuss the pressure on El Tri to win the Gold Cup and whether playing in CONCACAF is good for them. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mexico coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino believes sooner or later a Copa America involving the whole American continent will become a reality. The Argentine
9:06 PM ET Panama will play the United States in their final Group D game. Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images Panama moved a step closer to the Gold Cup quarterfinals on Saturday after beating Guyana 4-2 in Ohio in Group D. The Panamanians will advance to the last eight if the United States avoid defeat to
Julien Laurens discusses the race for Matthijs de Ligt as Juventus have reportedly swooped in to challenge PSG for the 19-year-old Ajax defender. ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno sifts through the latest transfer rumours, including where Matthijs de Ligt will land in the summer transfer window. Craig Burley urges Matthijs de Ligt not to be tempted
South Africa are likely to turn to gangly Dutch-born striker Lars Veldwijk as a surprise choice to lead their attack when they take on the Ivory Coast in their Africa Cup of Nations opener in Cairo on Monday. The 27-year-old, who qualifies for South African citizenship because his father was born in the country, has