Ross Devonport Aug 17, 2023, 07:14 PM ET MLS might not be on the level of Europe’s top leagues, but global superstar Lionel Messi said he thinks it isn’t far behind. In his first sit-down with media on Thursday since joining Inter Miami CF in July as a free agent, the World Cup winner with
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Aug 17, 2023, 06:13 PM ET Al-Hilal have signed Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou from Spanish side Sevilla on a three-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club said on Thursday. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Spanish media reported Al-Hilal will pay €21 million ($22.8 million). – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more
SYDNEY — Sarina Wiegman and Jorge Vilda are preparing for the biggest game of their coaching careers — the Women’s World Cup final between England and Spain here in Sydney. As the clock ticks down to kick-off, they must both make a huge decision that could shape their professional legacies. It is about high stakes
Connor O’Halloran Aug 17, 2023, 01:21 AM ET BURNLEY, England — Before J.J. and Kealia Watt could spread the gospel of Burnley across the United States, they first had to learn its story. They heard how it’s a centuries-old mill town; the Queen Street Mill, for example, which sits in a suburb on the town’s
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentAug 17, 2023, 11:02 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Vlatko Andonovski has stepped down as head coach of the United States women’s national team, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Thursday. Assistant coach Twila Kilgore has been appointed as interim coach
Aug 17, 2023, 02:14 PM ET Lionel Messi made the three-man shortlist announced Thursday for the UEFA award as the best player in Europe last season. The World Cup-winning captain from Argentina, who has left Europe to play for Inter Miami CF, is up against Manchester City teammates Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland. –
Aug 17, 2023, 08:12 AM ET Former United States women’s national team coach Jill Ellis said on Thursday that the recruitment process for Vlatko Andonovski’s replacement should be diverse but that the gender of the candidates should not be a decisive factor. Sources told ESPN on Wednesday that Andonovski had resigned as coach after the
Associated Press Aug 17, 2023, 12:58 PM ET STUTTGART, Germany — Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo has been given permission to travel to England for transfer talks and a medical examination at Liverpool, the German club’s coach said Thursday. Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness said Liverpool had made a “good” financial offer for the 30-year-old midfielder, who
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 17, 2023, 06:45 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, Australia — England will reject any approach for Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman from rival countries amid reported
Michael Olise‘s proposed move to Chelsea has collapsed after the winger chose to sign a new four-year contract with Crystal Palace. Chelsea had triggered a £35 million ($44.7m) release clause in the 21-year-old’s previous deal but that has been superseded by a new agreement that Palace chairman Steve Parish confirmed on Thursday. – Stream on