Clubs

Jan 30, 2025, 06:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim insisted that despite his difficult start as Manchester United manager, his side must target winning the Europa League after booking their round-of-16 spot with a 2-0 victory at Steaua Bucharest on Thursday. Amorim became the first United manager to lose five of his first

Jan 30, 2025, 04:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former National Women’s Soccer League Rookie of the Year Jenna Nighswonger has joined Arsenal, the club announced on Thursday. Nighswonger will join Arsenal fpr undisclosed fee. She was on the United States squad that won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics last summer. She joins

Jan 30, 2025, 10:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A record $15.6 million was spent on international women’s football transfers in 2024 according to the latest FIFA report, more than doubling the previous mark set in 2023. The research shared FIFA on Thursday showed that last year saw fees in the women’s game grow by

Jan 30, 2025, 10:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Miguel Almirón has left Newcastle United after five years at the club. Getty Miguel Almirón has rejoined former side Atlanta United from Newcastle United on a permanent deal, the MLS side confirmed. It brings an end to the forward’s five-year spell at St. James’ Park, where he

Jan 30, 2025, 06:19 AM ET Former Premier League referee David Coote has insisted that his drug use had no influence on his on-pitch decisions as he opened up on his sacking and why he said he is ashamed of his actions. Coote was fired by England’s referee body PGMOL last month after being suspended

Jan 30, 2025, 04:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The first season of the new 36-team, single-league table UEFA Champions League built to a crescendo on Wednesday night with all the final games kicking off at the same time — and it delivered the drama and chaos we crave. Much of the focus, naturally, fell

Associated Press Jan 29, 2025, 07:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Wednesday that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to stay at the club following reports of a possible transfer to Saudi Arabia. Boniface had been left out of the squad in Leverkusen’s preparations for their 2-0 win over

Inter Miami CF kicked off the South American portion of its 2025 preseason tour with a penalty shootout win against Universitario after the game ended 0-0 in front of a sold out crowd of 80,000 fans at the Estadio Monumental “U” in Lima, Peru. Manager Javier Mascherano led the team in just his second game

Tom HamiltonJan 29, 2025, 06:41 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 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said he does not want Ollie Watkins to leave the club amid

Open Extended Reactions Ollie Watkins has scored 10 Premier League goals this season for Aston Villa. Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images Aston Villa have rejected a formal offer from Arsenal for Ollie Watkins, sources have told ESPN. Arsenal want to sign a forward before Monday’s transfer deadline and are pursuing alternative options after

Jan 29, 2025, 01:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo might be the “GOAT” to many fans across the football world, but not everyone in his household agrees, with the Portugal star admitting that his own son prefers Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé. Ronaldo scored twice in Al Nassr‘s comfortable Saudi Pro League win

Open Extended Reactions Ange Postecoglou has brushed off mounting speculation over his future as winger Dejan Kulusevski backed the beleaguered Tottenham boss by insisting he’s the “right man” for the job. Spurs are 15th in the Premier League after suffering their 13th defeat of the campaign on Sunday as they lost 2-1 at home to

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 29, 2025, 05:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Spanish football federation [RFEF] president Rafael Louzán has claimed Florentino Pérez told him he’d like to bring English referees to Spain, to improve the quality of LaLiga’s refereeing. Real Madrid president Pérez has frequently criticised the quality of Spanish officials, saying in

Danny Lewis Jan 28, 2025, 07:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United and Chelsea are both considering a late move for Bayern Munich speedster Mathys Tel, while Al Nassr are eying two of Europe’s top strikers. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done

Lizzy Becherano Jan 28, 2025, 04:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions United States defender Crystal Dunn is free to pursue new opportunities after Gotham FC announced on Tuesday that she would be leaving the club. “Crystal is an accomplished player who has achieved so much in her career,” said Yael Averbuch West, general manager of

Open Extended Reactions Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes the similarities between his own playing style and that of Jurgen Klopp have helped to make his transition to English football a seamless one. Slot’s team is currently six points clear at the top of the Premier League table and have already guaranteed automatic qualification for

Arsenal wing-back Myles Lewis-Skelly will not serve a three-match suspension after the club’s appeal against his red card at Wolves was upheld by a Football Association (FA) disciplinary commission. Lewis-Skelly was sent off by referee Michael Oliver in the 43rd minute of the Gunners’ 1-0 victory at Wolves on Saturday, with the 18-year-old deemed to

Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola said he is convinced Manchester City will beat Club Brugge and book their place in the Champions League knockout rounds. Guardiola’s team must win at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to secure a place in the top 24 of the league phase table. Anything less than victory

Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are continuing to work on a deal for Patrick Dorgu before the transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN. Lecce have already knocked back an offer of €20 million ($20.9m) plus €5m in add-ons for the 20-year-old Denmark international. Sources have told ESPN that talks between the two clubs are ongoing

ESPN News Services Jan 27, 2025, 07:29 PM ET Former Premier League referee David Coote apologised for the actions that led to his sacking last month by England referees’ body PGMOL, saying that the pressure of the job and fear of abuse due to his sexuality triggered his behaviour. Coote was fired after being suspended