Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus will be out for “a few weeks” after undergoing surgery on his knee, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed. The 26-year-old was missing from Wednesday’s Emirates Cup clash against Monaco, which Arsenal won 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in north London. – Full Premier League fixtures schedule 2022-23 Speaking
Month: August 2023
Jeff Carlisle Close Jeff Carlisle U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Caitlin Murray Close Caitlin Murray ESPN 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
Aug 2, 2023, 11:52 AM ET Former United States star Ali Krieger told ESPN on Wednesday that the criticism of the USWNT’s World Cup struggles by her ex-teammate and current Fox Sports commentator Carli Lloyd was not necessary. Lloyd, who retired in 2021 after playing in three World Cup squads alongside Krieger, spoke harshly of
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 2, 2023, 11:29 AM ET Manchester City have agreed to a deal with RB Leipzig to sign defender Josko Gvardiol, sources told ESPN. The Premier League champions are set to pay a straight €90 million ($98 million) fee, and the agreement does not include add-ons. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more
A courageous Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday to reach the knockout phase for the first time in only their second Women’s World Cup while condemning the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995. Needing a point to go through, the Reggae Girlz barely threatened to score but were tight in
Aug 2, 2023, 08:00 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
Thembi Kgatlana scored a last-gasp winner to give South Africa their first ever Women’s World Cup win with a 3-2 victory over Italy that sent them through to the Round of 16 at the expense of their opponents. Striker Kgatlana struck two minutes into stoppage time to send her team off to Sydney for a
A much-changed Sweden side reached the Women’s World Cup round of 16 with a perfect record after Rebecka Blomqvist‘s second-half header and substitute Elin Rubensson‘s 90th-minute penalty helped them beat Argentina 2-0 on Wednesday. Blomqvist met Sofia Jakobsson‘s cross with a fantastic header in the 66th minute to put the third-ranked Swedes firmly on course
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentAug 2, 2023, 03:01 AM ET Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez said he is disappointed with Ousmane Dembele after confirming the forward has told him he wants to join Paris Saint-Germain, as revealed by ESPN last week. Barca and PSG remain in talks over the breakdown of the fee, which is expected
A brilliant strike from Ansu Fati was the difference between Barcelona and AC Milan on Tuesday as the LaLiga side won 1-0 in Las Vegas. Fati came off the bench at half-time and needed just 10 minutes to make his mark, cutting in from the left before curling into the top corner from just inside
Rob McElhenney has offered Paul Mullin a two-week stay at his Hollywood home to help the injured Wrexham striker recover from the punctured lung that will force him to miss the start of the club’s return to League Two. Mullin, who scored 38 goals in 46 games as Wrexham won promotion from the National League
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 1, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Lisandro Martínez has encouraged his Manchester United teammates to keep shouting at each other after André Onana was caught berating Harry Maguire during the defeat to Borussia Dortmund. Onana raced out of his goal to scream at Maguire after the England defender made a mistake during the
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 1, 2023, 05:16 PM ET Ajax have agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign winger Carlos Borges, sources have told ESPN. The Dutch side have reached an agreement which could be worth up to €20 million ($22m). City have also negotiated a buyback clause and a 20% sell-on. – Stream on
ESPN News Services Aug 1, 2023, 09:38 PM ET Argentinos Juniors defender Luciano Sanchez was left with a broken leg after an accidental stomp from veteran Fluminense left-back Marcelo during a Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Editor’s Picks Sanchez, 29, suffered the serious injury after Marcelo inadvertently stepped directly on his leg
Associated Press Aug 1, 2023, 01:12 PM ET SINGAPORE — Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said Tuesday he shared a hug with Sadio Mané and is saddened the Senegal forward couldn’t tap his full potential in Germany ahead of his move to Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr. Al Nassr made the official announcement late Tuesday
ESPN News Services Aug 1, 2023, 02:21 PM ET The New England Revolution on Tuesday placed coach and sporting director Bruce Arena on administrative leave pending an investigation from Major League Soccer into allegations he made “insensitive and inappropriate remarks.” Arena, a former two-time coach of the U.S. men’s national team, has been in charge
Ross Devonport Aug 1, 2023, 03:00 PM ET FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — New Inter Miami CF left back Jordi Alba admitted Tuesday that he had other, more lucrative offers but that his move to Miami was about more than money and that he was excited to reunite with his former Barcelona teammates. “Despite the offers
Dan Hajducky, ESPNAug 1, 2023, 10:59 AM ET Close Hajducky is an associate editor for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men’s soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities. Inter Miami CF, saddled with a regular-season winning percentage just above 41% four years into
Aug 1, 2023, 09:56 AM ET Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called on football’s governing bodies FIFA and UEFA to “find solutions” on closing the Saudi Arabia transfer window earlier. The summer window for Europe’s top-five leagues closes on Sept. 1 while Saudi Pro League clubs can still sign players until Sept. 20. – Stream
Aug 1, 2023, 07:00 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