Associated Press Sep 4, 2023, 01:49 PM ET Uruguay’s new coach Marcelo Bielsa left veteran strikers Edinson Cavani and Luis Suárez out of his squad Monday for the first two rounds of South American World Cup qualifying. Bielsa took the Uruguay job in May with the aim of rejuvenating the squad, and 30-year-old goalkeeper Sergio
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Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentSep 4, 2023, 02:21 PM ET Spain‘s men’s national team released a statement on Monday condemning Spanish FA (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales’ “unacceptable behaviour” after the Women’s World Cup. The statement, read out by Atletico Madrid striker Álvaro Morata, said Rubiales’ conduct in the postmatch celebrations in Sydney “tarnished” Spain‘s 1-0 win
Sep 4, 2023, 12:34 PM ET Gilberto Hernández played in the Panama league for Club Atlético Independiente. EFE/ Bienvenido Velasco Panama defender Gilberto Hernández has died after being shot in the city of Colón on Sunday, the Panama Football League said in a statement. Hernández, 26, played for Club Atlético Independiente de La Chorrera and made
European soccer delivered plenty of drama again this weekend, leaving us a lot to talk about heading into the two-week international break. In the biggest game, Arsenal shrugged off Manchester United with two late goals — and several controversial moments — though neither team really looked good. In Spain, Jude Bellingham‘s rude form continued for
Liverpool have made their position on Mohamed Salah absolutely clear. No amount of money from Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad will persuade them to offload their star forward — a stance that held firm when an offer worth up to £150 million was received on transfer deadline day. Jurgen Klopp doubled down on the
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentSep 4, 2023, 06:08 AM ET Erik ten Hag is standing by his comments about Jadon Sancho‘s absence from the Manchester United squad, sources told ESPN, despite the forward’s furious response to his manager’s claims. Sancho was axed from the squad for the 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday with Ten Hag saying
Adriana Garcia Sep 4, 2023, 07:24 AM ET Brazil forward Neymar has said he “lived through hell” alongside former teammate Lionel Messi during their time together at Paris Saint-Germain. Both players left PSG this summer, with Messi joining Inter Miami CF as a free agent and Neymar moving to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal
Facundo Farias, Jordi Alba and Leonardo Campana scored goals, Lionel Messi had two assists and Inter Miami CF increased its unbeaten run to a club record 11 matches with a 3-1 victory over LAFC on Sunday. Drake Callender made five saves as Miami improved to 10-0-1 across all competitions since Messi’s first match with the
Sep 4, 2023, 05:48 AM ET The Metropolitan Police are investigating an alleged assault following Arsenal‘s 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday after video footage showed Sky Sports pundits Roy Keane and Micah Richards involved with an altercation with an individual. Former United midfielder Keane, 52, was reportedly a victim of the assault. The
Cesar Hernandez Sep 4, 2023, 03:08 AM ET LAFC defender Giorgio Chiellini said Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami are the “best” team he’s faced in MLS after a 3-1 loss at home for the Southern California club, and backed them as a possible playoff contender. “This team [Miami] is the best, by far, that I’ve faced