4:34 AM ET Tor-Kristian Karlsen Manchester United completed the signing of Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia on Tuesday from Feyenoord for around €15 million. Malacia, 22, is the first arrival under new manager Erik ten Hag, but it’s clear he has been scouted and on the radar for some time. How will the defender adapt to
Month: July 2022
4:54 AM ET A Premier League footballer who was arrested on suspicion of rape faces two further allegations over attacks on another woman, sources told ESPN. The player, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was questioned by London’s Metropolitan Police earlier this week and has been released on bail until an unspecified date in
4:03 AM ET The summer transfer window is here, and there’s 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: Pavard wanted by Chelsea, Juve, Atleti Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard is attracting interest from Chelsea
2:09 PM ET Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Austin Lindberg From the beginning of the 2022 campaign, Austin FC has drawn plenty of attention. Following a difficult expansion campaign, the goals have flowed in its sophomore season, and so have the wins.
4:40 PM ET Inter Miami CF is finalizing a deal to acquire Toronto FC midfielder and former MLS MVP Alejandro Pozuelo in exchange for $150,000 in allocation money, a source has confirmed to ESPN. Fabrizio Romano was the first to report the news of Pozuelo’s move to Miami. – MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games,
4:10 PM ET Cesar Hernandez Liga MX side Pumas will now take on Barcelona in the annual Joan Gamper Trophy on Aug. 6, following Roma‘s withdrawal from the exhibition match last week, the LaLiga giants announced on Tuesday. Initially advertised as Roma boss Jose Mourinho’s return to the Camp Nou, where he was previously on
7:05 PM ET Cesar Hernandez Mexico’s hopes for a 2023 World Cup spot have already gone awry at the CONCACAF W Championship. Can defender Kenti Robles and coach Monica Vergara right the ship? Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images Initially seen as among the favorites to earn one of the four direct tickets to the 2023 Women’s World
Jul 4, 2022 Frenkie de Jong‘s future at Barcelona has been the subject of great interest this summer. Sources have told ESPN that Manchester United have agreed an €85 million (€65m up front and €20m in add-ons) deal to sign the midfielder, but negotiations have stalled over personal terms and the player’s desire to move.
4:48 PM ET Athletic Club‘s Inaki Williams has chosen to represent Ghana in international football having previously played for Spain, the forward said on Tuesday. The 28-year-old, who was born in Bilbao to Ghanaian parents, has played for the Spain Under-21 side and also made one appearance for the senior team in a friendly against
2:23 PM ET Sophie Lawson Can Ada Hegerberg be Norway’s hero at the Euro 2022? After a five-year exile, Hegerberg might be a game-changer, but it’ll take more than her to win it all. Naomi Baker/Getty Images When Ada Hegerberg‘s name was called by Norwegian manager Martin Sjögren as one of the 23 players who would
10:17 AM ET Reuters Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Spain midfielder and women’s Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas has injured her knee ahead of the women’s European Championship, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Tuesday. Putellas, who was also named the FIFA Best Women’s Player earlier this year, was at the heart of
9:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United have completed the signing of Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia, it was announced on Tuesday. The 22-year-old joins from Feyenoord and has signed a four-year-deal with the option of another year. The deal is set to cost United £13 million plus add-ons. – Sources: Ronaldo misses Utd preseason return–
10:24 AM ET Divock Origi earned cult hero status at Liverpool, most notably for scoring a brace in their remarkable comeback over Barcelona in 2019. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images AC Milan have completed the signing of former Liverpool striker Divock Origi on a free transfer, the Serie A champions announced on Tuesday. Origi left Anfield at the
7:51 AM ET Reuters Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Tottenham Hotspur record-signing Richarlison will be made to wait to make his debut after he was handed a one-match ban on Tuesday by the Football Association (FA) for throwing a flare off the field while playing for Everton against Chelsea last season. Richarlison, who has
5:44 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United are in the dark over Cristiano Ronaldo‘s plans to return for preseason training, with his participation in the summer tour of Thailand and Australia uncertain, sources told ESPN. Ronaldo, who has asked to leave Old Trafford, was due to begin training with the rest of United’s international players
6:38 AM ET Mauricio Pochettino has been sacked as Paris Saint-Germain manager, the club have announced with Christophe Galtier set to take over the position. PSG have called a news conference for 1 p.m. BST (8 a.m. ET) on Tuesday where Galtier is expected to be formally presented. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+
12:55 AM ET Rayan Raveloson scored his first two goals of the season after halftime to help the Los Angeles Galaxy romp to a 4-0 victory over CF Montreal on Monday night. Before halftime, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez produced his team-leading seventh goal of the season and Dejan Jovejic converted from the spot for his sixth
11:18 PM ET Jeff Kassouf On the surface, there was plenty of familiarity about the United States women’s national soccer team’s 3-0 win over Haiti to open the CONCACAF W Championship on Monday in Monterrey, Mexico. Alex Morgan scored a first-half brace, and the Americans worked through some early rust to prevail in their opener
11:07 AM ET Chelsea have been told that Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo could be willing to join them, but the club are yet to decide whether to make a formal offer, sources have told ESPN. Ronaldo has informed United of his desire to leave Old Trafford in pursuit of Champions League football, but there
9:00 PM ET Alex Morgan scored a first-half brace and Margaret Purce added a late goal as the United States women’s national team beat Haiti 3-0 in group stage action at the CONCACAF W Championship. – Rapinoe to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom– Kassouf: Rapinoe’s USWNT role has changed, and that’s fine– Foudy: Will