From left, Joe Thompson, Nedum Onuoha, Karen Bardsley, John O’Kane and David Thompson spoke openly with ESPN about how they handled that transition into ‘normal life’ after retiring. While all experienced significant difficulties along the way, all five are finding peace beyond soccer. ESPN Retirement can be a daunting prospect in any profession — the loss
Month: August 2023
Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerAug 23, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Atlanta United’s ‘404’ kit is a tribute to the 1990s, a golden period for the city when it was transformed into a hotbed of art and music. Diwang Valdez/Atlanta United Atlanta United is the latest MLS club to unveil an unforgettable third alternate jersey ahead of
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentAug 23, 2023, 05:49 AM ET Barcelona have completed the signing Netherlands international Esmee Brugts on a free transfer after her contract with PSV Eindhoven expired. Brugts, 20, has signed a four-year contract with the Catalan club and becomes their second signing of the summer following the arrival of Ona Batlle from
Aug 23, 2023, 05:37 AM ET The United States women’s national team was not fully prepared heading into the World Cup, co-captain Lindsey Horan said, after the four-time champions produced their worst-ever performance at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. The U.S. exited in the round of 16 after suffering a shock 5-4 shootout
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 22, 2023, 08:34 AM ET Pep Guardiola is set for a spell away from Manchester City after undergoing back surgery, the club have confirmed. Guardiola, 52, had an operation in Barcelona on Tuesday and will miss City’s next two games, which are against Sheffield United and Fulham, while he recovers. – Stream
Aug 22, 2023, 04:42 PM ET Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr completed a late fight-back to book their place in the group stage draw for the Asian Champions League with Anderson Talisca scoring twice in a 4-2 win over Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates in Riyadh on Tuesday. Talisca gave Al
Aug 22, 2023, 03:19 PM ET England midfielder Mason Mount is set to miss Manchester United‘s next two Premier League games against Nottingham Forest and Arsenal, due to injury, the club said on Tuesday. The 24-year-old, who started both of United’s league games so far this season, picked up an injury in last weekend’s 2-0
Adriana Garcia Aug 22, 2023, 05:17 PM ET Liverpool have had a €30 million ($32.5m) offer for Fluminense midfielder André rejected by the Brazilian club, sources have confirmed to ESPN Brasil. The Merseyside club want André to join them before the transfer window closes on Sept. 1 but Fluminense are reluctant to let the Brazil
Aug 22, 2023, 02:03 PM ET United States women’s national team forward Megan Rapinoe said the kiss that Spain football federation chief Luis Rubiales planted on the lips of Women’s World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso marred Spain‘s success and signals a “deep level of misogyny and sexism in that federation and in that man.” Spain’s
Liverpool will have Alexis Mac Allister available for their next three Premier League games after the English Football Association upheld an appeal against the red card shown in Saturday’s 3-1 win at home to Bournemouth. Mac Allister was sent off by referee Thomas Bramall for a high tackle on Ryan Christie in the 58th minute,
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Aug 22, 2023, 10:35 AM ET Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has become a shareholder in Real Mallorca, the LaLiga club said on Tuesday. Mallorca reorganised its ownership structure last month, with president Andy Kohlberg becoming majority shareholder after acquiring the shares of the former Phoenix Suns owner Robert
Aug 22, 2023, 10:46 AM ET It’s still hard to fathom that the 2023 Women’s World Cup has come to an end, brilliant and unforgettable as it was. Our writers have looked at the next World Cup, to be held in 2027, and offered their bold thoughts there. Now it’s time for them to reflect
Adriana Garcia Aug 22, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales “should resign” from his post after he kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso, according to the country’s acting second deputy prime minister, Yolanda Diaz. Rubiales apologised for his actions after receiving criticism for greeting Hermoso on the podium during Sunday’s award
Graham Hunter, Spain writerAug 22, 2023, 05:24 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Vinicius Júnior has had a bumpy start to the season as Real Madrid adjust to life with Bellingham and without Benzema. It’s a problem the club
Chelsea are set to finalise a deal worth up to £14 million ($18m) for New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, sources have told ESPN. The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days ahead of a move worth an initial £12.5m plus a further £1.5m in add-ons. Chelsea expect Petrovic to compete
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 22, 2023, 05:38 AM ET Manchester United have already received interest in Mason Greenwood following their decision to remove the forward from their squad, sources have told ESPN. United announced on Monday that Greenwood will leave Old Trafford following the conclusion of their six-month investigation into his conduct. The club are looking
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 21, 2023, 05:09 AM ET Manchester United are keen to sign a midfielder and a goalkeeper before the transfer deadline but first need to trim the squad, sources have told ESPN. Donny van de Beek and Brandon Williams were both left out of the 2-0 defeat at Tottenham on Saturday and will
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard‘s penalty secured a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace after the visitors finished with 10 men following Takehiro Tomiyasu‘s sending off for two yellow cards in their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on Monday. Both sides had a number of decent chances in the first half-hour with the best of them
Aug 21, 2023, 09:44 PM ET The Portland Timbers fired head coach Giovanni Savarese on Monday after five-plus seasons in the job. Assistant coach Miles Joseph was named the club’s interim head coach for the rest of the season. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Savarese, 52, was hired ahead of the 2018
Associated Press Aug 21, 2023, 11:07 PM ET Spain celebrated its Women’s World Cup title at home with Olga Carmona being thrown up into the air by her teammates in front of thousands of fans who welcomed the newly crowned champions on Monday. Carmona, who scored the winning goal in Sunday’s final against England, participated
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