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Associated Press Jan 16, 2025, 06:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Police are investigating online abuse received by the wife of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz. Sophia Havertz shared on social media direct messages that were sent to her after Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United on Sunday. “Officers have received

Lizzy Becherano Jan 15, 2025, 07:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Angel City FC has appointed Mark Parsons as the team’s new sporting director ahead of the 2025 NWSL season to oversee all matters related to soccer operations. He will report to ACFC co-founder and president Julie Uhrman, while supervising the technical staff, scouting and

Associated Press Jan 16, 2025, 12:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions United Staes men’s national team forward Jesús Ferreira and defenders Jalen Neal and John Tolkin left U.S. training camp ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Venezuela. Ferreira will rejoin Seattle to regain fitness, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Wednesday. Neal has what the USSF called

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 15, 2025, 05:54 PM 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 Ange Postecoglou said he hopes his Tottenham players are hurting after their 2-1 defeat to

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 15, 2025, 06:15 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Brazil superstar and Al Hilal attacker Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides, including Chicago Fire FC, over a proposed move, sources have told ESPN. A source

Rodrigo Faez, Madrid correspondentJan 15, 2025, 12:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday met with club CEO José Ángel Sanchez to discuss the state of the team and transfer options following their 5-2 Spanish Supercopa loss to Barcelona this past weekend, a source told ESPN. The source stressed that

Jan 15, 2025, 11:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Juventus‘ Dušan Vlahović has been deemed a more feasible signing for Arsenal than RB Leipzig‘s Benjamin Sesko, while Manchester United are considering a €45m move to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers

Jan 15, 2025, 06:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Sven-Göran Eriksson passed away in August last year due to pancreatic cancer. Antonietta Baldassarre/Insidefoto/LightRocket via Getty Images Swedish football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, the first foreign coach to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement. Eriksson,

Associated Press Jan 15, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayern Munich have signed Bajung Barboe. Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images Bayern Munich have signed 18-year-old American attacking midfielder Bajung Darboe from LAFC. Darboe has signed a “long-term contract” and will join Bayern’s reserve team, the German club said Wednesday. Editor’s Picks 2 Related “A big

Lizzy Becherano Jan 14, 2025, 04:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami CF signed Tadeo Allende from Celta Vigo Tuesday on a one-year loan through the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season. The Celta Vigo winger is set to join the team pending the receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer

Jan 14, 2025, 09:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Juventus manager Thiago Motta voiced his frustration following his side’s draw with Atalanta on Tuesday, acknowledging that while they remain unbeaten, their growing tally of draws means the Turin side are falling short of the club’s expectations. Fifth-placed Juve were held to another stalemate on Tuesday,

Jan 14, 2025, 05:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has said he would throw a party on the island of Mallorca should the Premier League strip Manchester City of their titles due to breaches of financial regulations. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Klopp’s Liverpool finished second to Pep Guardiola and his

The Brentford players celebrate after the late equaliser against Manchester City. Clive Rose/Getty Images Misfiring Manchester City threw away a two-goal lead as Yoane Wissa and Christian Nørgaard scored late goals to earn hosts Brentford a thrilling 2-2 Premier League draw on Tuesday. After suffering six league defeats in November and December, City had bounced

Jan 14, 2025, 12:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Kyle Walker has been left out of the Manchester City squad at Brentford. James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images Manchester City‘s wantaway defender Kyle Walker has been left out of the squad for the clash against Brentford on Tuesday as he explores a move away from the club.

Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerJan 8, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions While established heavy hitters Liverpool and Arsenal are the big names leading the way in the Premier League this season, there is a third, unexpected contender in the 2024-25 title race — Nottingham Forest. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side narrowly staved off relegation

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 14, 2025, 06:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona president Joan Laporta has slammed the club’s critics and claimed a campaign to destabilise the club is behind the Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor registration saga. Olmo and Víctor were denied registrations for the second half of the season after LaLiga

Jan 14, 2025, 02:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Juan Bernabe has left his role as Lazio’s falconer. Andrea Staccioli/Insidefoto/LightRocket via Getty Images Lazio have parted ways with their falconer, the Serie A club said on Monday, after local media reported that he had shared images of his penile implant on social media. Editor’s Picks 1

ESPN News Services Jan 13, 2025, 04:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The San Jose Earthquakes signed former MLS MVP Josef Martinez to a one-year contract on Monday. The deal with the 31-year-old free agent striker from Venezuela includes a club option for 2026. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Martinez tallied 11 goals in 23 matches

Open Extended Reactions Colombia international James Rodríguez has signed with Liga MX’s León, the Mexican club announced on Monday. Recently a free agent after terminating his contract with Rayo Vallecano — who initially signed James in August — the 33-year-old will now join a Leon side that kicks off their 2025 Clausura run on Jan.

Lizzy Becherano Jan 13, 2025, 02:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami on Monday completed the second training session of the 2025 campaign with Lionel Messi present and under new head coach Javier Mascherano on Monday in Ft. Lauderdale, giving players a taste of what’s to come under the new leadership. Players underwent the