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…
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! Paris Saint-Germain have agreed a deal with Benfica for the signing of striker Goncalo Ramos, according to the Athletic. The two clubs have shaken hands over a move that will see the 22-year-old striker head to the…
Jill Roord scored her fourth goal of the tournament as the Netherlands marched into the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.
Norway striker Ada Hegerberg says football federations need to show more respect to their women’s teams on the back of some historic achievements at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Morocco, Jamaica and South Africa have all reached the knockout stage for the first time at the tournament, while Colombia and Nigeria also caused big upsets in the group stage. – Women’s World Cup bracket and fixtures schedule…