Aug 5, 2023, 07:42 AM ET Manchester United have signed forward Rasmus Højlund from Atalanta, the club announced on Saturday. ESPN reported last month that United were set to pay £64 million ($82m) plus another £8m ($10m) in add-ons for the 20-year-old striker. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) United boss Erik ten
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Tor-Kristian Karlsen Aug 5, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Manchester United have signed Atalanta forward Rasmus Højlund for an initial fee of €75 million ($82m), with another €10m in add-ons. The 20-year-old has been likened in style to Manchester City goal-machine Erling Haaland, but is the Denmark international anything like his new club rival? And how
Caitlin Murray, ESPNAug 5, 2023, 05:18 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
Aug 5, 2023, 06:00 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files 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 New
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 5, 2023, 03:20 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 BISBANE, Australia — FIFA’s chief women’s football officer Sarai Bareman has told ESPN the remarkable upsets at the
Banyana will play for teammates before them in historic World Cup knockout against Netherlands South Africa are at the highest point they’ve ever reached in their women’s game, as current African champions and reaching their first-ever World Cup knockout game, against the Netherlands, but they didn’t get there in a vacuum.
Aug 4, 2023, 09:02 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files 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 New
Aug 4, 2023, 03:20 AM ET Set for yet another meeting with old foes the United States, Sweden will not only look to build on their 3-0 win at the Tokyo Olympics in the rematch but also use extending the legendary career of Caroline Seger as extra motivation to “make sure that we will knock
Aug 4, 2023, 01:42 PM ET Gareth Southgate said he understands criticism of Jordan Henderson‘s decision to join Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq, but added that the move has not affected the England midfielder’s position as a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. The 33-year-old joined Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq from Liverpool on a
Cesar Hernandez Aug 4, 2023, 04:37 PM ET Pachuca president Jesus Martinez said Thursday that the joint MLS–Liga MX Leagues Cup tournament is still far from having the financial benefits that Mexican clubs once enjoyed as participants in the Copa Libertadores — South America’s Champions League. “It’s not the business they say it is. It’s
Ross Devonport Aug 4, 2023, 03:55 PM ET FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In Lionel Messi‘s third game with new club Inter Miami on Wednesday, coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino saw a little extra from his superstar — and his team’s opponents. Messi scored twice in Miami’s 3-1 victory over local rivals Orlando City in the Leagues
Adriana Garcia Aug 4, 2023, 12:39 PM ET United States midfielder Yunus Musah has joined Italian giants AC Milan on a five-year contract after completing a transfer from Valencia, the clubs announced Friday. ESPN reported Thursday that Musah was set to undergo a medical in Milan on Friday after a deal was reached between the
Aug 4, 2023, 03:20 PM ET Wrexham have made another big move ahead of their return to the English Football League, signing veteran Republic of Ireland international James McClean from Wigan Athletic. After Wigan’s relegation from the second-tier EFL Championship last season, McClean, 34, has opted to drop down a further division to join Wrexham’s
Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerAug 4, 2023, 04:00 AM ET With all 32 nations having now played three times the group stage of the 2023 Women’s World Cup is over, leaving just 16 knockout-phase clashes to go before a winner is crowned. The World Cup group stage produced an impressive total of 126 goals scored
Bayern Munich have set Tottenham a deadline of midnight on Friday to accept a club-record offer in excess of €100 million ($110m) for striker Harry Kane, sources have told ESPN. Sources have told ESPN that Bayern’s latest bid comprises €100m guaranteed with up to approximately €20m in add-ons. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 4, 2023, 08:42 AM ET Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City will do “everything” to keep Bernardo Silva and Kyle Walker. Silva has interest from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain and Walker is wanted by Bayern Munich. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) City have already lost Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad
Aug 4, 2023, 08:01 AM ET Natalie Portman said she never dreamed of owning a professional sports team, but that changed when the Oscar-winning actress noticed the way one of her sons viewed female football players with the same “admiration and fandom” as male players. Israeli-American Portman is the co-founder of National Women’s Soccer League
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Axel Disasi from Monaco for a fee of €45 million ($49.23m). The 25-year-old has agreed a six-year contract and becomes new head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s sixth summer signing after Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Diego Moreira, Angelo Gabriel and Lesley Ugochukwu. Chelsea felt compelled to strengthen their defence after Wesley
Aug 4, 2023, 03:33 AM ET Manchester City won the treble last season so will contend Sunday’s Community Shield against last season’s Premier League runners-up Arsenal (10:50 a.m. ET, stream live on ESPN+). But after a summer of upheaval, transfers and tours on foreign soil, how will each side match up? And does it mean
Chelsea have agreed a fee in the region of £25 million ($31.7m) for Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, sources have told ESPN. Chelsea returned from their preseason tour to the United States on Thursday and Sanchez is expected to undergo a medical ahead in the coming days ahead of move all parties hope