Aug 6, 2024, 03:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Enzo Maresca joined Chelsea as manager in 2024. Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said Premier League clubs are having to transfer academy players due to the league’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR). Chelsea have transferred a slew of players who came through
Month: August 2024
Aug 6, 2024, 03:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United defender Leny Yoro will return to action in about three months following successful surgery on his foot injury, the Premier League club said on Monday. Yoro, 18, was substituted early in a preseason friendly against Arsenal last week in Los Angeles along with forward
Nick Judd, Transfer writerAug 5, 2024, 05:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Man Utd drop out of Ugarte race Manchester United have switched their attention away from signing Paris Saint-Germain
Associated Press Aug 5, 2024, 07:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Xavi Simons starred for Netherlands at Euro 2024. Getty Bayern Munich‘s hopes of signing Netherlands forward Xavi Simons have been shelved for now with the player agreeing to extend his loan at RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain for another season. “Speculation surrounding Xavi’s future can
ESPN News Services Aug 5, 2024, 08:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions River Plate will try to win the Copa Libertadores again because “it is everyone’s dream,” coach Marcelo Gallardo said on Monday on his return to the South American giants. Gallardo won 14 titles in his first spell at River, including the 2015 and
Aug 5, 2024, 01:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Niclas Füllkrug has signed for West Ham from Borussia Dortmund. Getty Images West Ham have signed German striker Niclas Füllkrug from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday. Füllkrug was on the London club’s radar before last season but chose to
Jean-Philippe Mateta headed home the decisive goal in extra time as France beat Egypt 3-1 in the semifinals of the Olympic men’s soccer tournament on Monday. The dramatic finish sets up a world-class final between hosts France and Spain, who beat Morocco 2-1 earlier in the day, at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Friday. Egypt led
Juanlu Sanchez came off the bench to fire Spain to a record-equaling fifth Olympic men’s soccer final on Monday. Sanchez struck in the 85th minute at Stade de Marseille to seal a 2-1 win over Morocco and set up a final against either France or Egypt. Morocco led 1-0 at half-time after the tournament’s leading
Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 5, 2024, 01:19 PM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions LIMONEST, France — The United States women’s national team went through its final preparations on Monday with the knowledge it will get back at least one — and possibly two — key pieces
Adriana Garcia Aug 2, 2024, 06:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain have completed the transfer of teenage midfielder João Neves from Benfica. Neves, 19, has signed a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 champions after passing a medical. The Portugal international becomes PSG’s second summer reinforcement following the arrival of Russian goalkeeper Matvey
Lizzy Becherano Aug 5, 2024, 12:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Charlotte FC is expected to complete the signing of United States men’s national team and Fulham defender Tim Ream in the coming days, sources close to the negotiations told ESPN. Talks between the two parties began over two months ago, with the MLS team
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 5, 2024, 07:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United‘s shirt sponsor Snapdragon would be interested in exploring any opportunity to help fund the club’s new stadium by buying naming rights. The tech company has replaced TeamViewer as United’s front of shirt sponsor this season after agreeing a three-year deal worth £180
Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 5, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions LYON, France — When Trinity Rodman came into the locker room after the U.S. women’s national team victory over Australia last week at the Paris Olympics, she was carrying a piece of paper
Adriana Garcia Aug 5, 2024, 04:44 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he is “not worried” that his team are yet to win in preseason. The Champions League holders followed their 1-0 defeat to AC Milan last week with a 2-1 loss to Barcelona on Saturday. Ahead of taking
Nick Judd, Transfer writerAug 4, 2024, 06:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Man City’s Grealish could consider January exit Jack Grealish wants to fight for his place at Manchester City
Cup winners Feyenoord edged league champions PSV Eindhoven on penalties at the end of an eight-goal stalemate in the Johan Cruyff Shield, as the new Dutch season got off to a rollicking start on Sunday. The traditional season opener saw PSV ahead after nine minutes but they then had to come back three times to
Aug 4, 2024, 06:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he does not doubt his side is making progress but was frustrated after they conceded two early goals in their 4-2 loss to Manchester City on Saturday. Erling Haaland scored goals in the 4th and 5th minutes at Ohio Stadium and
Aug 4, 2024, 04:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Arne Slot’s Liverpool beat Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United on Saturday. Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images New Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side still have plenty of room for improvement despite wrapping up their preseason tour of the United States with a 3-0 win over
Adam Brown Aug 3, 2024, 06:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Man United continue with interest for PSG’s Ugarte Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain defensive
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 in Saturday’s U.S. preseason installment of El Clasico at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, thanks to two goals from Pau Victor. The clash between the two famed LaLiga clubs was delayed by more than an hour due to lightning in the area that forced players to retreat to