Aug 22, 2023, 04:42 PM ET Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr completed a late fight-back to book their place in the group stage draw for the Asian Champions League with Anderson Talisca scoring twice in a 4-2 win over Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates in Riyadh on Tuesday. Talisca gave Al
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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Aug 22, 2023, 10:35 AM ET Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has become a shareholder in Real Mallorca, the LaLiga club said on Tuesday. Mallorca reorganised its ownership structure last month, with president Andy Kohlberg becoming majority shareholder after acquiring the shares of the former Phoenix Suns owner Robert
Aug 22, 2023, 10:46 AM ET It’s still hard to fathom that the 2023 Women’s World Cup has come to an end, brilliant and unforgettable as it was. Our writers have looked at the next World Cup, to be held in 2027, and offered their bold thoughts there. Now it’s time for them to reflect
Adriana Garcia Aug 22, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales “should resign” from his post after he kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso, according to the country’s acting second deputy prime minister, Yolanda Diaz. Rubiales apologised for his actions after receiving criticism for greeting Hermoso on the podium during Sunday’s award
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 22, 2023, 08:34 AM ET Pep Guardiola is set for a spell away from Manchester City after undergoing back surgery, the club have confirmed. Guardiola, 52, had an operation in Barcelona on Tuesday and will miss City’s next two games, which are against Sheffield United and Fulham, while he recovers. – Stream
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 22, 2023, 05:38 AM ET Manchester United have already received interest in Mason Greenwood following their decision to remove the forward from their squad, sources have told ESPN. United announced on Monday that Greenwood will leave Old Trafford following the conclusion of their six-month investigation into his conduct. The club are looking
Chelsea are set to finalise a deal worth up to £14 million ($18m) for New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, sources have told ESPN. The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days ahead of a move worth an initial £12.5m plus a further £1.5m in add-ons. Chelsea expect Petrovic to compete
Aug 22, 2023, 03:19 AM ET Former France striker Thierry Henry has been named head coach of the country’s under-21s until 2025, the French Football Federation said in a statement on Monday. The Arsenal legend will lead the team at next year’s Olympic Games in Paris, replacing Sylvain Ripoll, who was sacked after France’s early
Aug 22, 2023, 04:07 AM ET Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has undergone surgery after sustaining a knee injury during Sunday’s Premier League clash against West Ham United, the west London club said on Tuesday. Sources told ESPN that Chukwuemeka is set to miss around six weeks of action. Chukwuemeka scored the equaliser before being forced
Graham Hunter, Spain writerAug 22, 2023, 05:24 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Vinicius Júnior has had a bumpy start to the season as Real Madrid adjust to life with Bellingham and without Benzema. It’s a problem the club