Rodrigo Faez, Madrid correspondentJul 5, 2023, 08:04 AM ET Real Madrid are close to beating Barcelona in the race to sign Fenerbahce starlet Arda Guler, sources have told ESPN. Sources have told ESPN the deal is not done yet but that the agreement is close, with the 18-year-old midfielder expressing his preference to play for
Month: July 2023
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 5, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Manchester United have indicated to Inter Milan that they are ready to offer £40 million ($51m) for goalkeeper Andre Onana, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Talks with Onana’s representatives, which started last week, have been productive and United are ready to test Inter’s resolve with a package
Morgan Gibbs-White put England on the path to victory and a place in the final of the European U21 Championship. Alex Caparros – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images England will meet Spain in the final of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship after beating Israel 3-0 in Wednesday’s first semifinal at Georgia’s Batumi Arena. Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White
Jul 5, 2023, 03:16 PM ET Angel Di Maria‘s career in Europe came full circle on Wednesday as the winger rejoined Portuguese side Benfica, the club he played for between 2007 and 2010 when he moved from Argentina. “Welcome home, Di Maria!” the club said following a video announcing the signing of the 35-year-old who,
Jul 5, 2023, 12:49 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé must sign a new contract if he wants to stay at the club as the French champions will not let him leave for free next year, club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on Wednesday. Mbappé sent a letter to PSG last month stating that he
Jul 5, 2023, 01:26 PM ET After a spend approaching $750 million over the previous two transfer windows, Chelsea‘s priorities in this transfer window were pretty clear. In order to remain compliant with financial sustainability rules — those of both the Premier League and UEFA (when they next qualify for European football) — they needed
Jul 5, 2023, 11:59 AM ET San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill was added to the United States roster for the knockout rounds for the Concacaf Gold Cup as the replacement for Alan Soñora, who strained his right hamstring. The U.S. Soccer Federation announced the change Monday, six days ahead of the Americans’ quarterfinal against
Jul 5, 2023, 10:17 AM ET AC Milan have submitted a new bid worth over €20 million ($21.8m) for Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic, sources have told ESPN. ESPN reported last week that Pulisic had agreed personal terms in principle with Milan, who can offer the United States star the chance to remain playing Champions League
Jul 5, 2023, 02:57 AM ET Manchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea, the club announced on Wednesday. Mount has signed a contract until the end of the 2027-28 season with the option of a further year. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) ESPN reported last week the
Jul 4, 2023, 03:11 PM ET Prowlers of the penalty area, the modern striker is an unstoppable force. They’ll score in any game, against any team from any position. Fleet of foot and quick of mind, their ability to read the play and anticipate where the ball will be three passes before it gets there
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jul 5, 2023, 04:40 AM ET Barcelona reached an agreement with Iñigo Martínez in March. Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images Barcelona announced the signing of defender Inigo Martinez on a free transfer on Wednesday following his departure from Athletic Club. Martinez, 32, joins Barca on a two-year deal and will provide competition
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 4, 2023, 11:00 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Arsenal have confirmed the signing of England star Alessia Russo on a long-term contract, the north London club
Jul 4, 2023, 05:20 PM ET Roberto Firmino has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli as a free agent after his contract at Liverpool expired at the end of last season, it was announced Tuesday. The forward, 31, has agreed a three-year deal with the Saudi team and joins former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy at
Associated Press Jul 4, 2023, 04:38 PM ET Staring straight into the camera, Mason Mount bid an emotional farewell to Chelsea fans on Tuesday as the England international closes in on a move to Manchester United. Mount, who was a graduate of Chelsea’s famed academy, spent 18 years at the London club. Now he is
Jul 4, 2023, 09:41 PM ET Canada beat Cuba 4-2 in its final Concacaf Gold Cup Group D match in Houston on Tuesday to finish second and set up a quarterfinal showdown with the United States. John Herdman’s side scored early and often to take down Cuba in Houston, with Junior Hoilett netting on a
Associated Press Jul 4, 2023, 05:17 PM ET The Mexican Soccer Federation issued a statement Tuesday condemning violence among fans, after one Mexico fan stabbed another at a Sunday match. The violence occurred at a stadium in Santa Clara, California, where Mexico’s national team lost 1-0 to Qatar. Video of the attack showed several Mexico
Forest Green Rovers have become the first professional men’s team to hire a woman coach after the EFL League 2 side appointed Hannah Dingley as caretaker manager. Forest Green, who were relegated from League 1 last season, fired manager Duncan Ferguson after just six months in charge on Tuesday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,
Constantin Eckner Jul 4, 2023, 03:09 PM ET United States midfielder Weston McKennie is in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a move during the summer transfer window, a source confirmed to ESPN. The story was first reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, and negotiations between McKennie and Dortmund having recently progressed. Editor’s Picks 1 Related
Jul 4, 2023, 03:16 PM ET We’re back! After a brief hiatus caused by the winter World Cup in Qatar, ESPN presents its seventh annual ranking of the best men’s players and coaches in world soccer! Welcome to FC 100. The FC 100 is different because we truly take into account all 11 positions on
Adriana Garcia Jul 4, 2023, 11:34 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has been fined more than 16 million reais (€3.06 million, $3.33 million) by Brazilian authorities for breaching local environmental regulations while having work done on his coastal mansion in the city of Mangaratiba outside Rio de Janeiro. Mangaratiba City Hall said in a