Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed Chelsea want at least two more signings before the transfer window closes after ruing the club’s “bad luck” with injuries. The Blues have already spent more than £320 million ($404m) this summer but Pochettino wants further additions as a mounting injury list continues to grow with nine players ruled out of
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Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentAug 24, 2023, 08:11 AM ET FIFA’s disciplinary committee has opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish FA (RFEF), following his unsolicited kiss on Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso‘s lips, the football governing body said on Thursday. The incident — which happened as Rubiales was presenting the
Aug 24, 2023, 10:28 AM ET Nike will make its women’s teams goalkeeper kits available for fans to buy, the sportswear giant said on Thursday following a petition supported by England‘s Mary Earps. While fans were able to buy their national teams’ replica kits, the goalkeeper’s jersey was not on sale during the Women’s World
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Aug 24, 2023, 06:41 AM ET Carlo Ancelotti has said he “100% rules out” any further signings at Real Madrid before the transfer window closes, seemingly bringing an end to the club’s pursuit of Kylian Mbappé for another year. Madrid have brought in Jude Bellingham, Joselu, Fran García, Brahim Díaz and
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 24, 2023, 09:06 AM ET Manchester City have been given encouragement that Wolverhampton Wanderers will listen to a second offer for Matheus Nunes but will walk away from a deal if there is no compromise over their valuation of the Portugal international, sources have told ESPN. City saw a £47 million ($59m)
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 24, 2023, 06:39 AM ET Barcelona have announced that Pedri injured his thigh in training on Thursday, and sources have told ESPN the midfielder is likely to be sidelined for around a month. Pedri, 20, will miss Barca’s next two games, away at Villarreal and Osasuna, and will not be
Aug 24, 2023, 08:10 AM ET Mercury 13, a group led by sports entrepreneur Victoire Cogevina Reynal, said they are set to invest $100 million in acquiring women’s football clubs in Europe and Latin America, starting with England’s second division side Lewes FC. The group includes former players such as ex-England forward Eni Aluko, also
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 24, 2023, 04:35 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 SYDNEY — The noise of celebrations could be heard from within the confines of Racing Louisville’s training ground
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2023, 03:53 PM ET Greenwood’s time at Man United appears to be over after Monday’s statement. Cameron Smith/Getty Images Manchester United‘s investigation into the circumstances around Mason Greenwood‘s arrest, on suspicion of attempted rape and assault in January 2022, boiled down to one key question: did the club have grounds to terminate
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentAug 23, 2023, 02:28 PM ET Jenni Hermoso, the attacking midfielder on Spain‘s World Cup champion team, broke her silence on Wednesday, urging action after she was on the receiving end of a stolen kiss from Spain Football Federation president Luis Rubiales. Hermoso, in a statement, appealed to the Royal Spanish Football