ESPN News Services Jun 5, 2024, 08:35 PM ET FIFA and countries bidding to host the 2030 and 2034 World Cups should agree to binding commitments and legal reforms to prevent human rights violations connected to the tournament, Amnesty International said on Wednesday. In October, soccer’s world governing body awarded the 2030 World Cup to
Month: June 2024
Check out all the fixtures, venues and kick-off times for Copa América including the knockout bracket. What is the Copa América format? The 16 teams were drawn into four groups of four nations. The group winners and runners-up will advance to the knockout rounds. It is then a straight knockout tournament, with extra time and
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 5, 2024, 09:22 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Injuries are a staple of the run-up to any major international tournament. In just about every such competition, be it a World Cup or confederation championship, there seem to
Associated Press Jun 5, 2024, 01:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ISTANBUL — Fenerbahce say new coach Jose Mourinho is set to earn €10.5 million ($11.4 million) a year in salary after he agreed on a two-year contract. Fenerbahce revealed the figures in a declaration to inform the stock market on Wednesday, three days after
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJun 5, 2024, 12:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain have yet to pay Kylian Mbappé his bonus plus two months in 2024 wages, sources told ESPN, a factor that contributed to his comments on Tuesday about being unhappy with the club. On Tuesday, Mbappé said certain people at PSG made him
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJun 5, 2024, 06:00 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 Open Extended Reactions LIVERPOOL, England — There are moments of serendipity that can steer the fortunes of a
Jun 5, 2024, 05:46 AM ET Open Extended Reactions This is a big summer at Liverpool because so much has changed. It’s not just Jurgen Klopp moving on after nearly nine seasons, but also at the very top of the club, with Michael Edwards and Julian Ward returning and Richard Hughes coming in as sporting
Adriana Garcia Jun 5, 2024, 06:13 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Borussia Dortmund have been fined €20,000 ($21,762) by the German Football Association (DFB) for causing a one-minute delay to the start of a Bundesliga match. The DFB had filed a formal complaint against Dortmund after captain Gregor Kobel was late to the coin toss
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 5, 2024, 05:54 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has said he is frustrated that the club’s achievements on the pitch are clouded by accusations of financial irregularity. City were crowned champions for a record fourth consecutive year to make it six Premier League titles in seven
Jun 5, 2024, 05:47 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Antonio Conte will sit on the Napoli bench next season. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Napoli have hired Antonio Conte as their new manager following their disastrous title defence in the 2023-24 Serie A season. Aurelio de Laurentiis’ team had won the league comfortably under Luciano
Jun 5, 2024, 03:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Chivas sporting director Fernando Hierro has joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, the club has confirmed. “Hierro has extensive sports experience,” Al Nassr said in a statement announcing his appointment. The former Real Madrid star will link up with Cristiano Ronaldo at the Saudi
Jeff Kassouf Jun 5, 2024, 12:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sixteen-year-old Lily Yohannes scored 10 minutes into her international debut on Tuesday at Allianz Field in the United States women’s national team’s 3-0 victory over South Korea to become the third-youngest scorer in program history. “It’s a dream come true,
Jeff Kassouf Jun 5, 2024, 01:02 AM ET ST. PAUL, Minnesota — United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes is still learning some of the American sports lingo in her first weeks on the job. On Tuesday, under a steady rain at Allianz Field that reminded the British coach of home, Hayes implored
Lizzy Becherano Jun 4, 2024, 03:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MLS side Charlotte FC is in advanced talks with Fulham and United States defender Tim Ream, sources have told ESPN. A deal has not yet been reached, but talks between the two sides are ongoing to bring the 36-year-old to the U.S. – Stream
Sixteen-year-old Lily Yohannes scored in her national team debut and the United States defeated South Korea 3-0 in an exhibition on Tuesday night. Crystal Dunn and Sophia Smith also scored for the U.S., playing its second game under coach Emma Hayes. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Hayes was named coach last November,
Jun 4, 2024, 05:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Reigning champions England took revenge over group leaders France and revived their hopes of an automatic place in the women’s Euro 2025 finals with a 2-1 away win in a qualifier on Tuesday. Beaten 2-1 in Newcastle on Friday, a result that dropped England to third
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes came off the bench to score twice and help Portugal kick off their Euro 2024 preparation with a 4-2 win over non-qualifiers Finland on Tuesday in Lisbon. Portugal were without captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who is resting before reporting for duty on Friday ahead of his sixth European Championship, so manager
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jun 4, 2024, 03:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that doubts about whether Xavi Hernández genuinely believed in the current squad led to the decision to replace him with German coach Hansi Flick last month. Speaking for the first time since sacking Xavi, Laporta also
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 4, 2024, 04:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City have launched legal action against the Premier League, a source has confirmed to ESPN. City are challenging the Premier League’s Associated Party Transaction rules (APT) claiming they are unlawful. A private arbitration hearing is scheduled to begin next week. – Stream on
Matt Foster Jun 4, 2024, 08:01 AM ET The Metropolitan Police have charged a member of Real Madrid’s security staff after an alleged altercation at Wembley. Jürgen Fromme – firo sportphoto/Getty Images A member of Real Madrid’s security staff has been charged with common assault following an incident at Saturday’s Champions League final. Maria Hernandez, 52,