Hakeem al-Araibi plays for a team in Australia’s Victoria State league. The Australian government has called for an Australian-based refugee footballer to be released from detention in Thailand immediately. Hakeem al-Araibi was detained in Bangkok in November on an Interpol warrant issued at the request of Bahrain. ESPN+ is America’s home for a host of
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Fans from all over the world converged on Madrid to watch the Copa Libertadores final. Here’s the best of the best from a historic day of football. Just like the first leg of the Copa Libertadores final, the controversial return match in Madrid was full of ebbs and flows and ended with four goals being
An Afghan official said Keramuddin Keram, the head of the Afghan Football Federation, had been suspended. The head of the Afghan Football Federation has been suspended by the country’s attorney general after an investigation into allegations that members of the national women’s football team were sexually abused, a spokesman for the attorney general said on
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had all of his Galaxy demands met, says Leonardo. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will remain at the Los Angeles Galaxy after the Major League Soccer club agreed with his requests, according to AC Milan sporting director Leonardo. Milan had been trying to bring back the 37-year-old on a loan from the Galaxy. The former
Jose Mourinho jokingly suggested Man United were trying to save money for January after he found no water at his press conference. ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno feels Miguel Almiron may be better suited for a move to La Liga with reports swirling over a potential move to Newcastle. Alejandro Moreno examines the latest transfer rumours
Matildas’ head coach Alen Stajcic believes the Women’s World Cup is one of the most open it has been with a number of teams having a good chance of winning the tournament. A task force set up to examine FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plans for a new Club World Cup and a Global Nations League
Rob Brooks provides analysis of this week’s A-League action as two sides create separation from the rest of the competition, due partially to Sydney FC’s shock 3-1 loss at home. Talking point of the weekend Wellington Phoenix certainly made a huge splash on Saturday evening, scoring three times in the first-half away to last season’s
Chelsea handed Manchester City their first league defeat of the season overpowering the league leaders at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea handed Manchester City their first league defeat of the season overpowering the league leaders at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea handed Manchester City their first league defeat of the season overpowering the league leaders at Stamford Bridge. Craig
Chelsea handed Manchester City their first league defeat of the season overpowering the league leaders at Stamford Bridge. LONDON — Manchester City were knocked off the top of the Premier League table as their unbeaten run came to an end with a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea. Pep Guardiola’s side were on top until N’Golo Kante
Melbourne continue their winning run with a 2-0 win over ladder-rivals Adelaide United. Perth Glory continued their top form with an easy win over Melbourne City Roy Krishna lead the charge against the Sky Blues, scoring two before Steven Taylor added one more to defeat Sydney 3-1. Western Sydney Wanderers have breathed new life into