Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentAug 3, 2023, 06:54 PM ET United States and Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah has arrived in Italy to finalise a €20 million ($21.9m) transfer to AC Milan, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Musah, 20, will undergo a medical on Friday before signing a five-year deal with the Serie A side to join
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Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentAug 3, 2023, 08:10 PM ET FIFA confirmed Friday it is investigating an allegation of misconduct in relation to the Zambia women’s national team during the World Cup. The Guardian reported Thursday that Zambia coach Bruce Mwape has been accused of rubbing his hands over the chest of one of his players
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 3, 2023, 10:00 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 BRISBANE, Australia — When the final whistle blew, Germany’s players looked at one another, turned to the bench
Associated Press Aug 3, 2023, 03:16 PM ET An opening 6-0 win over Morocco makes Germany‘s earliest exit ever at the Women’s World Cup even harder to fathom for a No. 2-ranked team that won’t be advancing out of the group. A 1-1 draw with South Korea in a dramatic end to the group stage
ESPN News Services Aug 3, 2023, 01:40 PM ET United States international defender Auston Trusty has left Arsenal to complete a transfer to fellow Premier League side Sheffield United, the clubs announced Thursday. Trusty, 24, signed for Arsenal from the Colorado Rapids in January 2022 but never made an official appearance for the Gunners’ first
ESPN News Services Aug 3, 2023, 02:51 PM ET The San Jose Earthquakes on Thursday signed U.S. men’s national team forward Matthew Hoppe on a 12-month loan from English second-tier Championship side Middlesbrough. The deal includes an option for a permanent transfer to the MLS club. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Hoppe,
Aug 3, 2023, 03:19 PM ET FC Dallas announced the signing of LaLiga veteran Asier Illarramendi for the remainder of the 2023 season on Thursday. The deal includes a club option for 2024 with the 33-year-old midfielder, a former UEFA Champions League winner at Real Madrid. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Illarramendi
Chelsea have agreed a fee in the region of £25 million ($31.7m) for Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, sources have told ESPN. Chelsea returned from their preseason tour to the United States on Thursday and Sanchez is expected to undergo a medical ahead in the coming days ahead of move all parties hope
Alex Kirkland Moises Llorens Aug 3, 2023, 10:08 AM ET Barcelona are weighing up whether to move for Real Valladolid’s young right-back Iván Fresneda or opt for a more experienced player in the position such as João Cancelo or Juan Foyth, sources told ESPN. Barca have been in talks over the signing of Fresneda, 18,
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 3, 2023, 03:17 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 NFL legend Tom Brady has become a minority owner of English Championship side Birmingham City. The seven-time Super