Jul 31, 2023, 04:45 PM ET Brazil midfielder Fabinho has joined Al Ittihad from Liverpool on a three-year deal, the Saudi club announced on Monday. Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported the Saudi Pro League champions paid £40 million ($51.33 million) for the 29-year-old. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Fabinho will join Ballon
Month: July 2023
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 31, 2023, 09:34 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Pressure has been the companion of the United States women’s national team practically from the beginning. It wasn’t enough to do well: The USWNT had to win trophies
Associated Press Jul 31, 2023, 02:42 PM ET A judge has decided to indict Dani Alves following an investigation into sexual assault accusations against the Brazilian soccer player, a Spanish court said Monday. The judge concluded the investigation and found evidence of wrongdoing by Alves, who has been in custody since January on accusations he
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 31, 2023, 08:26 AM ET Ten Hag is not ready to talk about contending for the Premier League title, but he firmly believes his United side are building nicely towards that objective. Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images SAN DIEGO — Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are not ready to talk about
Caitlin Murray, ESPNJul 31, 2023, 03:03 AM ET Close Caitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, and others. She authored a book about the history of the U.S. women’s national team called
Jul 31, 2023, 08:30 AM ET Australia stormed into the FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 on Monday after hammering reigning Olympic champions Canada 4-0, eliminating them from the tournament. Launching forward with surgical precision as they countered an attempted Canadian counter in the ninth minute, Mackenzie Arnold, Caitlin Foord, and Steph Catley combined
Jul 31, 2023, 06:34 AM ET Manchester United signed a £900 million ($1.1 billion) deal with Adidas on Monday to renew their partnership with the kit supplier for 10 more years. German sportswear giant Adidas became the club’s official kit sponsor in the 2015-16 season, reuniting after 23 years and taking over from Nike after
Jul 31, 2023, 08:20 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and
Debutants Zambia claimed their first ever victory at the Women’s World Cup with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica at Waikato Stadium on Monday, although both teams were already out of contention for the knockout stage. Zambia, whose first two games ended in 5-0 hammerings, finished third in Group C, with Japan top after their
Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and secure top spot in Group C at the Women’s World Cup on Monday. Striker Riko Ueki also scored on the break as Japan cut through Spain’s high press three times in the first half before substitute Momoko Tanaka added
Jul 30, 2023, 10:15 PM ET Uruguayan defender Diego Godín retired from football on Sunday following Vélez Sarsfield’s 1-0 loss to Huracán in the last Argentine league game of the season, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 20-year playing career. The former Atlético Madrid captain made 627 professional appearances, scored 38 goals and won
ESPN News Services Jul 30, 2023, 08:47 PM ET Brazil‘s Flamengo fired assistant coach Pablo Fernández on Sunday after he punched the team’s striker Pedro in the face, sources have confirmed to ESPN Brasil. The player has also filed charges against Fernández as a result of the incident that took place in the dressing room
LAS VEGAS — Manchester United ended their tour of the United States with a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund at Allegiant Stadium. Erik ten Hag’s team were made to pay for a poor defensive performance as they fell to their third defeat in four games in the U.S. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more
Atletico Madrid edged to a 2-1 victory over Manchester City under heavy rain in Seoul, South Korea on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side concluded their preseason tour of Asia. Neither side could break the deadlock for over an hour until Memphis Depay delivered a ferocious strike from the edge of the box on 66 minutes
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 30, 2023, 12:29 PM ET SAN DIEGO — Marcus Rashford has admitted there was a point last summer when he considered leaving Manchester United. The England forward scored five goals during an injury-hit campaign and United finished sixth in the Premier League, and in the process racked up a fifth straight season
Jul 30, 2023, 04:08 PM ET French winger Allan Saint-Maximin has left Newcastle United and joined Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli on a three-year deal, both clubs said on Sunday. “We pick the best, and he’s one of them,” Al-Ahli posted on messaging platform X, previously known as Twitter. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,
Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday to clinch the inaugural Premier League Summer Series trophy. Brazilian defender Thiago Silva headed Chelsea in front in the 20th minute on a warm afternoon just outside Washington, D.C., meeting Ben Chilwell‘s inswinging corner at the near post. Four minutes before half-time, summer signing
Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota scored as Liverpool cruised to a 4-0 victory in a preseason friendly against Leicester City in Singapore on Sunday. Summer arrival Alexis Mac Allister dictated play in the first half as Liverpool raced into the lead. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Nunez opened the scoring by jumping
Caitlin Murray, ESPNJul 30, 2023, 09:18 AM ET Close Caitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, and others. She authored a book about the history of the U.S. women’s national team called
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 30, 2023, 08:26 AM ET SAN DIEGO — Marcus Rashford has said he considered leaving Manchester United before manager Erik ten Hag arrived and provided him the “freedom” to unlock his potential at Old Trafford. Rashford won United’s Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year awards following a stellar
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