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Netherlands ‘angry’ at WWC ‘amateurism’

Netherlands have accused the Women’s World Cup of amateurish organisation as they complained about their training conditions in New Zealand, but they are still using the Bay Oval in Tauranga to prepare for their opening game on Sunday. Coach Andries Jonker told reporters he feared his players could be injured on the field, which has a hard cricket pitch in the middle, and which the Dutch had asked be taken…

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July 22, 2023

Busquets: Pressure in U.S. different to Europe

One day before his expected debut in Inter Miami colors, former Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets sat down with the media Thursday alongside his new — and former — coach, Gerardo “Tata” Martino. As expected, the newly-turned 35-year-old was quizzed plenty about his feelings regarding the move from a world-famous football institution to the last-placed club in Major League Soccer. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) “In terms of…

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July 21, 2023

Canada, Nigeria put pay disputes aside for WWC

MELBOURNE, Australia — In an act of mutual solidarity, Nigeria and Canada said they will put aside clashes with their federations to focus on their football when they face off in their FIFA World Cup 2023 debut match. Both Nigeria and Canada’s World Cup preparations have been dogged by off-field issues, the pair speaking out on disparities in payment and bonuses, working conditions and resourcing and federation interference. – Stream…

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July 21, 2023

U.S. captain Pulisic unveils AC Milan’s classy new away kit

AC Milan have unveiled their away kit for the 2023-24 season and, fittingly for a club who hail from one of the fashion capitals of the world, the new jersey is incredibly easy on the eyes. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The shimmering design is a salute to the first white jersey worn by Milan back in 1910, and the Serie A giants have worn that colour…

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July 21, 2023

First look at EA Sports FC 24: Haaland the face of post-FIFA era

AMSTERDAM — When EA Sports and FIFA announced the end of their long-standing partnership last year, it sent shockwaves through both the gaming and football worlds. For the generations of people across the globe who had enjoyed playing the wildly popular soccer simulation for almost 30 years, the split marked the end of an era and a move into the unknown. Last week, EA Sports finally gave the world a…

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July 20, 2023

FIFA not responsible for pay to WWC players

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on the eve of the Women’s World Cup that although FIFA has for the first time started earmarking prize money payments to be paid to players, FIFA will still distribute money to federations rather than oversee direct payments to players. The world governing body of soccer announced in June that every player competing in the tournament would be paid at least…

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July 20, 2023

Bronze: Bonus row not a distraction for England

BRISBANE — England star Lucy Bronze says the bonus row with the Football Association has not been a distraction ahead of the Women’s World Cup. Bronze says the team feel “very empowered” after they issued a collective statement on Tuesday in which they said they were “disappointed” that no resolution had been found with the FA over tournament bonuses and commercial structures ahead of the tournament. The announcement from the…

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July 20, 2023

Isco: Ex-Sevilla director Monchi assaulted me

The former Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Isco has claimed that Sevilla’s ex-director of football Monchi — now Aston Villa’s president of football operations — assaulted him during a tense confrontation at the club’s training ground. Isco, 31, who is currently without a club, left Sevilla in December 2022 just five months after joining from Madrid. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) In an interview with the newspaper…

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July 19, 2023

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo: Take action on racism

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes has told ESPN he’s tired of talking about racism in Spanish football because no real decisions have been taken to tackle the problem. The forward’s Madrid and Brazil teammate Vinícius Júnior received support from around the world after being subjected to racist abuse from the crowd during a LaLiga game at Valencia on May 21. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Vinícius is due…

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July 19, 2023

WWC will supersede Sydney Olympics – FA boss

Football Australia chief executive James Johnson says “all eyes will be on football” during the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and he believes the tournament will change the direction of the sport in Australia. New Zealand host Norway in the opening game of the tournament at Eden Park in Auckland on Thursday, before the Matildas play Republic of Ireland at a sold-out Stadium Australia in Sydney. Australia and New Zealand then…

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July 19, 2023

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool want Semenyo and KerkezApril 8, 2025
Liverpool are looking at Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, while Ansu Fati wants to leave Barcelona. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Sources: Man United to rival Chelsea for Ipswich… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool want Semenyo and Kerkez
Manchester derby shows City and United flaws, Real Madrid and Liverpool lose, moreApril 8, 2025
Another weekend in Europe’s top soccer leagues brought plenty for us to talk about. (When doesn’t it?) Sunday’s Manchester derby promised a lot but delivered little, while Real Madrid lost ground in LaLiga’s title race with a stunning home defeat to Valencia — Los Che’s first away win of the 2024-25 season. (Don’t stress too… Read more: Manchester derby shows City and United flaws, Real Madrid and Liverpool lose, more
Liverpool not complacent despite shock loss – SlotApril 7, 2025
Arne Slot has insisted Liverpool were not complacent in Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Fulham but warned they must produce “constant effort” in their final seven games to win the Premier League title. Liverpool fell to only their second league defeat of the campaign at Craven Cottage despite Alexis Mac Allister giving the visitors a 13th-minute… Read more: Liverpool not complacent despite shock loss – Slot
Fulham stun Liverpool, delay Prem title marchApril 7, 2025
Expert recap and game analysis of the Fulham vs. Liverpool English Premier League game from April 6, 2025 on ESPN.
‘No way’ Everton penalty call was right – ArtetaApril 6, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said there is “no way” Everton should have been awarded a penalty in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Goodison Park. David Moyes’ side put another dent in Arsenal’s faltering Premier League title hopes when Iliman Ndiaye converted a second-half spot-kick to cancel out Leandro Trossard’s earlier strike on Merseyside. Referee Darren… Read more: ‘No way’ Everton penalty call was right – Arteta
Title gone for Arsenal as attention turns to Real MadridApril 6, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England — If it’s true that this year’s battle for the Premier League title has been a one-horse race for some time, then this was the day Arsenal all but surrendered their hopes of pipping Liverpool at the finishing post. With one of the world’s most famous sporting fixtures, horse racing’s Grand National, taking… Read more: Title gone for Arsenal as attention turns to Real Madrid
Spurs’ Ange: Out of love with football over VARApril 5, 2025
Ange Postecoglou has said he is “falling out of love with football” after admitting he made a mistake in celebrating Pape Matar Sarr’s disallowed goal against Tottenham, but not because he risked a fan backlash. Spurs lost 1-0 at Chelsea on Thursday but Sarr had a second-half strike ruled out by VAR. Postecoglou’s decision to… Read more: Spurs’ Ange: Out of love with football over VAR
Fenerbahce: Mourinho provoked before nose grabApril 5, 2025
Fenerbahce have come out in defence of their coach Jose Mourinho, claiming he was provoked by his Galatasaray counterpart Okan Buruk following Wednesday’s Turkish Cup game between the sides. Mourinho, whose team lost 2-1 in the quarterfinal, was seen grabbing the nose of Buruk following a scuffle that broke out between the players on the… Read more: Fenerbahce: Mourinho provoked before nose grab
Harry Kane is on a mission to finally end his long personal trophy droughtApril 4, 2025
Harry Kane is a man on a mission. Not just for Bayern Munich but also for himself. It’s simple: the England captain finally wants to win silverware of note. Despite winning goal-scoring trophies and featuring in five finals, Kane has never tasted victory in a major competition, a run of futility that has even made… Read more: Harry Kane is on a mission to finally end his long personal trophy drought
Tottenham’s Postecoglou on thin ice with his future more uncertain than everApril 4, 2025
LONDON — Ange Postecoglou is no stranger to risk, but on Thursday, he played his most dangerous game yet. Tottenham Hotspur were midway through another insipid Premier League performance when his 64th-minute double change — introducing Pape Matar Sarr and Brennan Johnson for Lucas Bergvall and Wilson Odobert — elicited a brief but audible chant… Read more: Tottenham’s Postecoglou on thin ice with his future more uncertain than ever