Month: July 2022

7:16 PM ET Mark-Anthony Kaye came through Toronto FC’s academy but never made an appearance for the first team. Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images Toronto FC have acquired Canada international midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye from the Colorado Rapids for a trade package including $1.025m in general allocation money and midfielder Ralph Priso, the clubs announced Friday. Colorado
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8:32 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United are pushing to agree a fee with Ajax for Lisandro Martinez as fears grow that they are facing an uphill task to close a deal for Frenkie de Jong, sources have told ESPN. United have told Ajax they are willing to pay €50 million for the 24-year-old, although
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1:23 PM ET Gabriel Jesus celebrates with his new teammates after scoring in his first preseason appearance for Arsenal. Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images Gabriel Jesus scored twice in his first outing in an Arsenal shirt as his new club came back from a 2-0 half-time deficit to beat Nurnberg 5-3 in a preseason outing in Germany on
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5:42 PM ET Cesar Hernandez FC Cincinnati striker Brandon Vazquez said he remains open to representing either Mexico or the United States, amid a breakthrough season in MLS. “Yes, I’m open to the two national teams,” the dual-national told Fox Sports Radio in Mexico on Thursday. “The two doors are open, I’m ready for anything,
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11:37 AM ET UEFA and FIFA will next week seek to convince Europe’s top court that they have the right to block clubs from joining a breakaway league and penalise players. The dispute between UEFA, FIFA and the European Super League has ramifications for other sports, clubs and players eyeing lucrative deals offered by rebel
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7:22 AM ET Chelsea are pursuing a deal to re-sign Nathan Ake as head coach Thomas Tuchel looks to reshape his defence, sources have told ESPN. Chelsea are in the market for at least two centre-backs having lost Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger on free transfers to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. – Transfer report
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2:17 PM ET Favourites Spain made a winning start to their Women’s European Championship campaign after they came from behind to beat Finland 4-1 in Milton Keynes on Friday. Linda Sallstrom gave Finland a surprise lead in the first minute but Spain bounced back with headers from captain Irene Paredes, midfielder Aitana Bonmati and forward
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7:40 AM ET Jack Wilshere has announced his retirement from playing professional football, but says he still has more to give to the game. Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has announced his retirement from playing professional football at age 30. Injuries prevented Wilshere from getting consistent game time since leaving the north London
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4:01 AM ET Steven Bergwijn scored eight goals in 83 games for Tottenham. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Ajax have completed the signing of winger Steven Bergwijn from Tottenham Hotspur, it was announced on Friday. The 24-year-old completed a medical at the Dutch champions on Wednesday before signing the deal, which is worth €31.25 million — an Eredivisie
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9:34 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Manchester United‘s preseason tour of Thailand as he continues personal leave to deal with a “family issue.” The Portugal forward has been granted more time off and will not be on the flight to Bangkok, which is due to leave Manchester at 4.30 p.m. U.K.(11.30 a.m.
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7:04 AM ET Los Angeles FC centre-back Giorgio Chiellini has told ESPN his former team Juventus need a winger like Chelsea‘s Christian Pulisic. In an interview with ESPN’s Futbol Americas show, Chiellini, 37, said Pulisic, 23, could be a “fantastic third winger” for Juventus along with Federico Chiesa and Angel Di Maria, who is widely
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5:07 PM ET Twice champions Norway crushed debutants Northern Ireland 4-1 on Thursday as both teams got their Women’s European Championship campaign underway in an entertaining match. Norway, who have twice reached the final since their most recent title in 1993, looked confident throughout the game and took the lead before the 10-minute mark through
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