Wrexham pulled off an incredible second-half comeback to recover from 4-1 down to draw 5-5 against Swindon Town on Saturday at the recently renamed Stok Racecourse. The Welsh club, owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, endured a terrible first half and trailed 4-1 at the break. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more
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Aug 19, 2023, 02:25 PM ET Fulham have agreed to let their Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic join Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, manager Marco Silva said after the Premier League club’s 3-0 loss to Brentford on Saturday. Mitrovic, Fulham’s top scorer in four of the last five seasons, did not play in the West London
Sweden picked up their fourth Women’s World Cup bronze medal on Saturday after beating co-hosts Australia 2-0 in the third-place playoff match. The Swedes, ranked third in the world, were awarded a penalty in the 28th minute after a VAR review showed Australia’s Clare Hunt clipped Stina Blackstenius‘ heels, and Fridolina Rolfö slotted home the
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentAug 19, 2023, 07:16 AM ET Olympic Stadium in Montjuic is a far cry from Camp Nou in many ways, but it will be Barcelona’s temporary home for the next season or more. Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images It’s been a busy summer for the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. Coldplay sold out four dates
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 19, 2023, 06:05 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 — United States women’s national team legend Carli Lloyd has said she has no regrets on her
Sam Marsden Jordi Blanco Aug 19, 2023, 07:40 AM ET Barcelona are close to agreeing a new contract with Marc-André ter Stegen which would see the goalkeeper extend his stay at the club until 2028, sources have told ESPN. Ter Stegen’s deal is due to expire in two years and the new terms will see
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 19, 2023, 05:04 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 — England manager Sarina Wiegman and captain Millie Bright have said that the Lionesses are aiming to
SYDNEY — Spain head coach Jorge Vilda said he has a “united” squad after refusing to answer questions about rumoured splits in the team camp ahead of Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final against England in a tetchy pre-match news conference. Vilda, who has been in charge of Spain since 2015, has guided the team to
Aug 18, 2023, 07:30 AM ET The final for the 2023 Women’s World Cup is almost here, and these daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia
Aug 17, 2023, 09:19 PM ET Spain are in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, and at the same time, it makes complete and zero sense. Why does it make sense? They have two of the best players in the world, according to the most recent Ballon d’Or rankings, in Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí.