7:15 AM ET While the Olympic boxing tournament was going on in Tokyo, on the outskirts of the city in Kashima, Brazil and Mexico threatened to go toe-to-toe in the soccer semifinal.. In the end, no-one landed the knockout blow. Mexico, so free scoring throughout the competition, concentrated more on defence, aware that at the
Month: August 2021
3:31 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United are hopeful of having Aaron Wan-Bissaka available for the start of the new season despite the defender picking up an injury, sources have told ESPN. Wan-Bissaka was passed fit to travel to United’s preseason camp in St. Andrews, Scotland but has been given an individual training programme as
5:57 AM ET ESPN staff Rugby Australia and Football Australia are investigating allegations of misbehavior from athletes on the flight home from the Tokyo Olympic Games. The Australian Olympic Committee was made aware of incidents involving the men’s rugby sevens team and the Olyroos on the Japan Airlines flight on July 30. It’s believed the
5:00 AM ET The Gold Cup is complete, and after a topsy-turvy, 120-minute battle in Las Vegas on Sunday night, Gregg Berhalter’s U.S. team walked away deserving winners over rivals Mexico and made it two trophies out of two attempts over their neighbors this summer, having won the CONCACAF Nations League at the beginning of
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7:26 AM ET England’s Tyrone Mings has opened up about mental health struggles during Euro 2020. Photo by Vincent Mignott/DeFodi Images via Getty Images England defender Tyrone Mings has said his mental health “did plummet” ahead of the Euro 2020 opener against Croatia. The Aston Villa centre-back was selected for England’s opening two matches against Croatia
1:17 AM ET LAFC moved to fill a roster vacancy Monday, signing forward Cristian Arango from Millonarios FC in Colombia. According to MLSsoccer.com, LAFC will pay a US$2.5 million signing fee. – ESPN+: MLS chat and more on ESPN FC Daily (U.S. only) Since 2019, the 26-year-old Arango has scored 22 goals with six assists
10:44 PM ET A key moment came in the Copa America of 1999: Brazil were leading 2-1, but Mexico were piling on the pressure. And as the clock ran down, Brazil’s coaching staff and substitutes were on their feet, pleading with the referee to blow the final whistle. The Mexicans could hardly believe their eyes.
6:43 PM ET Adam Brown The summer transfer window is into its final month for the major European leagues, which means the biggest clubs are looking to make a splash in the market before the new season begins. Check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here. TOP STORY: Mbappe, Ronaldo transfer
5:47 AM ET Christian Pulisic played in a deeper role on the right against Arsenal. Marc Atkins/Getty Images Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has hinted Christian Pulisic is open to featuring more regularly as a right wing-back this season following his change of role in the preseason friendly win over Arsenal. Pulisic started the match at the
5:30 PM ET Premier League referees’ chief Mike Riley says officials will cut down on soft penalties next season, while changes to VAR offside could prevent 20 goals from being disallowed. Riley has held talks with clubs, players, managers and the Football Supporters’ Association over the past few months, to try and reach a consensus
3:56 PM ET Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Kyle Bonagura Close ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Another week of Major League Soccer fun is in the books, which means it’s time to break
1:44 PM ET Wrexham’s first preseason trip with fans was two hours from home and ended in a 5-0 win. Nearly a thousand supporters made the trip. Courtesy of Wrexham AFC Nobody really knows where Wrexham AFC are heading under the control of superstar actors/owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, but all journeys must start somewhere,
5:57 AM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email The United States women’s national team was knocked out of Olympic gold-medal contention after losing 1-0 to Canada in their semifinal Monday. Jessie Fleming‘s second-half penalty was enough to see Canada stun the reigning world champions. – Women’s Olympics soccer bracket and fixtures– USWNT’s Rapinoe:
12:42 PM ET Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson will miss the side’s training camp in Scotland this week as he continues to suffer fatigue after a positive COVID-19 diagnosis three weeks ago. Henderson had recently returned to training after recovering from a hip problem but “is still feeling the effects of the virus” several weeks
8:53 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Lionel Messi has still not returned to training with Barcelona as the wait for him to sign his new contract with the club goes on. Barca’s first-team squad remain in Germany, where they have been based for the last week, ahead of Wednesday’s friendly against FC Salzburg. Excluding
5:11 AM ET Alyssa Haeher had to be replaced in the first half after picking up a knee injury. Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images United States women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was forced off with an injury in the first half of their Olympics semifinal against Canada. Naeher looked to have suffered a knee injury
7:03 AM ET United States women’s national team forward Megan Rapinoe has said the semifinal defeat to Canada in the Olympic Games is a “bitter one to swallow.” The USWNT fell to a 1-0 loss through Jessie Fleming’s second-half penalty on Monday and will miss out on the chance to win a gold medal. –
5:57 AM ET The United States women’s national team were knocked out of Olympic gold medal contention after losing 1-0 to Canada in the semifinals on Monday. Jessie Fleming‘s second half penalty was enough to see Canada stun the reigning world champions. – Women’s Olympics soccer bracket and fixtures The USWNT have now failed to
1:58 AM ET LAS VEGAS — Prior to the start of the Gold Cup, United States manager Gregg Berhalter made clear that his team’s goal was to win the tournament. It was the kind of statement that was easy to dismiss, a bit of coach-speak for a youthful group of players in which winning the