12:37 PM ET The debate in CONCACAF circles about whether Canada star Alphonso Davies, the U.S. attacker Christian Pulisic, Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas or Mexico striker Raul Jimenez is currently the region’s top men’s player is actually more interesting than these types of banal back and forths — see the Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano
Month: August 2020
7:40 PM ET Harry Kettle The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — and you can find out when the windows open and close here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Messi tells Neymar of Man City move The talk of Wednesday was about
12:14 AM ET LAFC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye led a chorus of players and managers who insisted that it was the players, not MLS, who decided to postpone five games on Wednesday. Players from around the league declined to play in protest of racial injustice, and in particular the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man,
8:56 PM ET Most of Wednesday’s matches in Major League Soccer were postponed as players chose not to play in protest of racial injustice, and in particular the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, by police on Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The development came as players in both the NBA and WNBA declined to
7:00 AM ET French football doesn’t do things like everyone else. When the other big leagues restart their season, Ligue 1 doesn’t. When others don’t allow fans, Ligue 1 does. The French top flight started its 2020-21 season last weekend despite one of its teams (Lyon) reaching the semifinals of the Champions League and another
10:19 AM ET Andrew Cesare Richardson Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Juventus are in talks over the signing of United States international Weston McKennie, sources have told ESPN. McKennie has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League. Southampton and Newcastle United were both keen according to ESPN sources, while Chelsea and
6:50 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain are closely monitoring the situation around Lionel Messi, sources have told ESPN, after the Barcelona talisman told the club that he wants to leave. There have been no offers at the moment for the Argentina international or even discussions with his entourage, but the French champions would put themselves in
7:34 AM ET Harry Maguire has the backing of Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and will retain the club captaincy, sources have told ESPN. The 27-year-old was found guilty on Tuesday of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and repeated attempts of bribery following a trial on the Greek island of Syros following an altercation with
1:09 PM ET Mark OgdenSenior Writer, ESPN FC Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Dean Henderson has ended speculation over his Manchester United future by signing a new five-year contract at Old Trafford, with the option of a further 12 months to be triggered before June 2025. The 23-year-old, who has been named in the
12:28 PM ET Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been found guilty of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and repeated attempts of bribery following his trial after an altercation with police officers on the Greek island of Syros. Maguire, who was released from custody over the weekend, was not present at the trial. Sentencing is expected
12:05 PM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Chelsea have signed Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell, the club have announced. Sources told ESPN on Friday that the deal was close to being done after Leicester dropped their £80 million valuation, and the two clubs eventually agreed a deal for £50m. – Stream FC
7:53 AM ET Rodrigo Faez Moises Llorens Manchester City are weighing up offering Lionel Messi a long-term contract that would see him move to MLS partner club New York City FC after three years in the Premier League, several sources have told ESPN. They could also offer Messi the chance to become an ambassador for
6:53 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens A vote of no confidence has been filed against Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu as the fallout to Lionel Messi‘s demand to leave the club continues. Messi, 33, shocked Barca on Tuesday when he informed them of his desire to find a new home this summer after nearly
5:00 AM ET Juventus stars including Cristiano Ronaldo have unveiled their new third kit for 2020-21, and it’s hardly what you’d call easy on the eye. The Italian giants have previous when it comes to retina-troubling alternate strips — last year they foisted a blotchy pink mess of a warm-up kit upon an unsuspecting public.
9:11 PM ET Both the Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles Galaxy aim to carry the momentum of rivalry victories on the road this past weekend when they meet on Wednesday night at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Galaxy (1-3-2, 5 points) may have pulled the bigger upset, downing LAFC 2-0 during a steamy Saturday afternoon
5:32 PM ET It’s incredible to think about, but there’s precedent for Barcelona and Lionel Messi ending up in court over their latest battle, which escalated Tuesday when he informed the club he wanted to leave after nearly 20 years of service. That the positions adopted by both parties — the wounded genius vs. the
3:00 AM ET Arsenal technical director Edu has already been busy this summer, but the club still have a number of huge calls to make. Having taken over just before Christmas, manager Mikel Arteta is overseeing the rebuild, and there were positive signs after the restart, including winning the FA Cup. However, after four consecutive
10:29 PM ET Leeds United have agreed to sign Spain forward Rodrigo Moreno from Valencia ahead of their return to the Premier League after a 16-year absence, the Spanish side said on Tuesday. The club’s statement did not mention a transfer fee or how long the contract at Leeds would be, although reports in the
10:07 AM ET New Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo has announced that striker Gonzalo Higuain will leave the club this summer while Paulo Dybala is set to stay. Pirlo, 41, was appointed just hours after the club sacked Maurizio Sarri following the Champions League elimination against Lyon earlier this month. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on
7:24 PM ET Rodrigo Faez Moises Llorens Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi spoke on the phone last week to discuss the possibility of the Barcelona forward making a move to Manchester City this summer, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Messi shocked Barca on Tuesday when he informed them of his intention to leave this summer,
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