Month: August 2021

6:57 AM ET Associated Press Players from Afghanistan women’s national team had an “important victory” on Tuesday when they were among a group of more than 75 people evacuated on a flight from Kabul. Global players’ union FIFPRO thanked the Australian government for making the evacuation of players, team officials and family members possible, with
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9:18 AM ET Andy Robertson is yet to appear for Liverpool this season due to an ankle injury. Jan Kruger/Getty Images Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has signed a new long-term contract extension at Anfield, the club announced on Tuesday. The Scotland international is yet to appear for Liverpool this season as he looks to recover from
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12:43 PM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Xherdan Shaqiri has left Liverpool to join French club Lyon in a deal worth up to €11 million, both clubs announced on Monday. Shaqiri, 29, has signed a three-year contract at the Ligue 1 side, ending his three-year stint at Anfield. – Stream ESPN FC
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4:29 PM ET LA Galaxy star Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez and LAFC playmaker Carlos Vela have been ruled out for Wednesday’s MLS-Liga MX All-Star Game. The two Mexico stars were the headliners of 28-man roster selected to represent MLS, but injuries will keep them out of the match set at Banc of California Stadium in Los
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9:50 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United are still interested in Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga although a move to Old Trafford is viewed as “unlikely,” sources have told ESPN. Reports in France over the weekend suggested Camavinga has played his last game for Rennes with the Ligue 1 club keen to cash in on the
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10:58 AM ET Associated Press Liverpool have refused to release Mohamed Salah for Egypt‘s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches because of coronavirus restrictions, the country’s football association said on Monday. Egypt are on Great Britain’s red list, so Salah would be required to quarantine upon his return from Cairo and miss two Premier League games.
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1:29 PM ET Kyogo Furuhashi has been one of Celtic’s best players since moving to the club this summer. Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images Rangers have identified supporters who directed racist abuse at Celtic‘s Japanese striker Kyogo Furuhashi and have indefinitely banned them from all the club’s games, the Scottish champions said in
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4:40 PM ET Willian could be headed from Arsenal to Corinthians before the end of the summer window. Photo by Visionhaus Corinthians are in talks to sign Arsenal winger Willian, sources have told ESPN. The 33-year-old has two years remaining on his contract at Emirates Stadium but is keen to leave after a disappointing first season
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6:44 AM ET Nice vs. Marseille was abandoned after fans clashed with players. Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images Nice and Marseille have been summoned to a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after their Ligue 1 match on Sunday had to be abandoned due to crowd trouble, the French professional league (LFP) said. The match at
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1:06 PM ET Kathleen McNamee United States women’s national team forward Christen Press has become Angel City FC’s first-ever signing after the club acquired her NWSL rights in a trade with Racing Louisville, the clubs announced on Monday. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Don’t have ESPN? Get instant access Racing exchanged
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6:13 AM ET Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said women are finally getting deserved recognition in football and predicted the club will have a female president within the next 10 years. Barca elect a new president every six years, with Laporta chosen by the club’s members in March to return for a second spell in
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3:45 AM ET Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Carlo Ancelotti has said Real Madrid’s “crazy” 3-3 draw at Levante leaves “a bad taste” after the team “gave away two points” by conceding three times in the second half. Gareth Bale had put Madrid 1-0 up inside the first five minutes of Sunday’s LaLiga match, setting up
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