4:57 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent The Glazer family, who own Manchester United, have announced they are open to selling the club. United issued a statement on Tuesday to reveal they are “exploring strategic alternatives,” including new investment or a full sale. The Glazers completed their takeover in 2005, but have faced fierce opposition to their
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5:42 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — England have suffered a significant injury scare after it emerged Harry Kane will undergo a scan on his right ankle on Wednesday, sources have told ESPN. The 29-year-old was substituted with 14 minutes remaining of Monday’s 6-2 win over Iran after suffering a heavy tackle from Morteza Pouraliganji early
12:41 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club, effective immediately. Ronaldo, 37, has agreed a mutual termination of his contract following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticised United and manager Erik ten Hag. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) A statement
1:06 PM ET King Salman declared a public holiday in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to mark the national team’s stunning 2-1 upset over Lionel Messi‘s Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. The news is a feather in the cap of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who recommended the royal order, state media said. Prince Mohammed
5:28 PM ET AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Lucas Hernandez‘s World Cup campaign appeared in doubt after the France defender sustained a knee injury in the defending champions’ 4-1 win over Australia in Group D on Tuesday. “He needs to do some tests but it seems pretty serious. That’s the big black spot tonight,” said coach
12:59 PM ET Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski failed to break his World Cup duck when he saw a second-half penalty saved in a goalless but entertaining draw with Mexico in their opening Group C game at Stadium 974 on Tuesday. Lewandowski earned the penalty after a VAR check 11 minutes into the second half when
4:00 PM ET Olivier Giroud moved level with Thierry Henry as France‘s all-time top men’s scorer after his brace led the World Cup holders to a 4-1 win over Australia in their Group D opener at Qatar’s Al-Janoub Stadium on Tuesday. Craig Goodwin gave the Socceroos a shock lead when crashing in a shot at
2:05 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent LUSAIL, Qatar — For a competition that’s usually won by a global heavyweight, the World Cup is still the place for shocks. But even in a tournament that can throw up one or two surprises, Saudi Arabia‘s 2-1 victory over Argentina on Tuesday still managed to stun the planet. The
8:31 AM ET Argentina saw their 2022 World Cup campaign get off to a catastrophic start as Lionel Messi & Co. suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia in the opening game of Group C. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Unbeaten in their previous 36 games heading into the tournament —
7:07 AM ET Saudi Arabia came from behind to win 2-1 against Argentina and pull off one of the World Cup’s greatest shocks at Lusail Stadium on Tuesday in front of a crowd of 88,012. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Lionel Messi gave Argentina, one of the favourites to win the tournament,