7:08 AM ET FIFA’s ground-breaking new limb-tracking VAR offside technology disallowed its first-ever goal at the Club World Cup on Thursday ahead of its roll out at the World Cup in Qatar later this year. Alameri Zayed thought he had scored his second goal of the game in first-half stoppage time for Al-Jazira of the
Month: February 2022
10:00 AM ET Barcelona spent the final few hours of the January transfer window desperately trying to generate interest in a player president Joan Laporta has said is “better than Kylian Mbappe” and coach Xavi Hernandez insists can be “the best in the world in his position.” However, as Laporta worked until midnight at the
6:18 AM ET Manchester United are plotting a midfield overhaul after a quiet January window — ESPN’s Insider Notebook has the latest. Jump to: Spotify Camp Nou? | West Ham wary of Rice interest | Real Madrid keen on Brazil wonder kid | Dembele seeks bumper pay deal | Why Jones’ United exit broke down
9:03 AM ET Antonio Conte said Tottenham Hotspur endured a “strange” January transfer window because they had to correct past “mistakes” in the market. Spurs had a frantic end to the month as Dele Alli joined Everton in a permanent deal while Tanguy Ndombele, Bryan Gil, Giovani Lo Celso and Jack Clarke all left the
7:30 AM ET Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was officially unveiled as a Barcelona player this week after completing his free transfer from Arsenal, stepping on to the Camp Nou pitch for the first time wearing the famous Blaugrana jersey. As is usually the case with new arrivals at Camp Nou, the 32-year-old striker was tasked with showcasing
5:23 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United have written to supporters offering to replace any replica shirts with Mason Greenwood‘s name on the back. Greenwood has been suspended by the club “until further notice” after becoming the subject of a police investigation following the circulation of images and an audio file on social media. The
4:47 AM ET The 2022 January transfer window is closed but there’s still plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Arsenal eye €200m trio in summer Arsenal had a pretty poor January transfer window
6:45 PM ET Alex KirklandESPN FC Carlo Ancelotti denied that Real Madrid‘s Copa del Rey exit could derail their season after Athletic Club‘s 1-0 quarterfinal win at San Mames on Thursday. Alex Berenguer’s 89th minute strike was enough to put Athletic into the tournament’s last four, joining Rayo Vallecano, Valencia and Real Betis in Friday’s
5:39 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard says the club “advised” him to take time off after his failed move to Newcastle United. Interim manager Ralf Rangnick said in a news conference on Thursday that Lingard had asked for a break to “clear his mind” after a proposed move to St James’
1:51 PM ET Associated Press The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has asked for permission to participate in the appeal by the United States women soccer players trying to reinstate their pay claim against the U.S. Soccer Federation. The EEOC asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday to be allowed to address
1:48 PM ET Ranking things across eras — teams, players, or anything — is a fool’s errand. How do you compare Tom Brady to Johnny Unitas? George Mikan to Shaquille O’Neal? Soccer’s no different. Club rosters are far more cosmopolitan than they used to be, wins are worth three points instead of two, and money
9:00 AM ET While their teammates from other continents are away on international duty, many European players in the Premier League have taken the opportunity to sneak in some winter sun on their midseason break. Some players are toiling away for their national teams at the Africa Cup of Nations or battling for World Cup
6:36 PM ET Adam Brown The 2022 January transfer window is closed but there’s still plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Chelsea face defensive crunch Alarm bells are ringing at Stamford Bridge for
5:20 PM ET Goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal pulled off two spectacular saves as Egypt edged hosts Cameroon 3-1 in the penalty shootout to reach the final of Africa Cup of Nations following a goalless draw after extra time on Thursday. Cameroon converted only one of their four spot-kicks, with Abou Gabal blocking two of the
2:40 PM ET Cesar Hernandez On paper, there isn’t anything especially noteworthy about a 1-0 home win for Mexico over Panama on Wednesday night. In every World Cup qualifying match at home against the Central Americans (in 2000, 2005, 2013, 2017 and now 2022), El Tri have always walked away with a victory. But in
Feb 2, 2022 Real Madrid have not fared particularly well in the Copa del Rey this season, needing extra time to beat lesser opponents. Yet this year, there’s a good reason to give it their all. Quality Sport Images/Getty Images At face value, Thursday’s hostile Copa del Rey tie — when Real Madrid visit San Mames
12:00 PM ET Caitlin Murray U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has called up a squad that mixes youth and experience for this month’s SheBelieves Cup, leaving out big names like Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan in favor of up-and-comers like Sophia Smith and Ashley Sanchez. The 23-player squad announced on Thursday will compete
3:30 PM ET Luis Diaz to Liverpool. Dusan Vlahovic to Juventus. Ferran Torres to Barcelona. Robin Gosens to Inter. Julian Alvarez to Manchester City. These are five of the biggest deals in the transfer window that just closed … and, generally, five moves that were hailed as good business. Time will tell, of course, but
10:05 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has said his players are focused on their FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough despite the ongoing police investigation surrounding striker Mason Greenwood. United clarified on Thursday that Greenwood remains unavailable “until further notice” after the 20-year-old was released on bail on Wednesday after he
12:18 AM ET Cesar Hernandez Mexico claimed three crucial points with a 1-0 win over Panama in a CONCACAF World Cup qualifier on Wednesday as Raul Jimenez netted the decider from the penalty spot. Mexico got off to a slow start due to issues in the midfield and numerous errant passes, complicating matters for manager