SYDNEY — Arsenal legend Ian Wright hopes that new Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou will bring the Gunners’ cross-town rivals “the success that they desperately need.” Postecoglou, 57, became the first Australian to be appointed to a head coaching role in the Premier League when he was announced as Spurs boss after leaving Scottish giants Celtic at the end of last season. “Ange has done fantastically at Celtic,” Wright told…
The 2023-24 Premier League season brings with it a whole host of new kits from all 20 teams for fans to run the rule over. Home, away and (for most clubs, but not all) third alternate jerseys have been unleashed upon expectant fans who are hoping that their team won’t be the wearer of this season’s worst design disaster. Clubs have drawn from a diverse range of influences for their…
The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and New Zealand. The 2023 Women’s World Cup is now down to eight teams with the quarterfinals approaching, and some heavyweights are already…
The Matildas stand on the edge of Australian footballing history. For the fourth time Australia have reached the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup. They have never progressed beyond that stage. But they have also never reached this point in the fashion they have. It’s never felt like this before. The Matildas’ win over Canada was fueled by pure, unbridled emotion — the anger and devastation of the loss to…
Arsenal have agreed a fee close to £30 million ($38.2m) for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, sources have told ESPN. Personal terms are being finalised and the 27-year-old is set to become the Gunners’ fourth summer signing after Declan Rice, Jurriën Timber and Kai Havertz. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) – Full Premier League fixtures schedule 2022-23 Raya’s signing will take the club’s summer spending to more £230m…
The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and New Zealand. ADELAIDE, Australia — After a poor performance in their opening 0-0 draw against Jamaica, France coach Hervé Renard warned everyone:…
Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic was visibly enjoying the atmosphere during the club’s recent trip across the United States. The 40-year-old not only got a tan but also flashed his smile, which, for a while, had disappeared following Dortmund’s heartbreaking loss to Mainz on the final matchday of last season. That defeat at the Signal Iduna Park ultimately cost the club the Bundesliga title, as Bayern Munich scored a late…
The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Liverpool have already lost Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino to the Saudi Pro League, and reports in the country suggest that Mohamed Salah is the next Reds player on the wanted list. Jurgen Klopp’s preparation for…
The start of the new Premier League season is just days away and clubs have been frantically trying to prepare themselves. It’s been a summer of transfer activity like no other among most of the Big Six. Manchester City’s squad will look very different, while Arsenal have embarked on what they hope is an upgrade to their midfield as they look to challenge for the title again. Manchester United have…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola bemoaned the officiating changes that led to Arsenal’s dramatic Community Shield shootout victory at Wembley on Sunday. City were leading 1-0 through Cole Palmer’s 77th-minute strike before Leandro Trossard equalised 11 minutes into added time with a tame shot that deflected off Manuel Akanji. – Olley: Beating Man City a confidence boost for Arsenal – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Referee Stuart Attwell…