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France begin Mbappe era by thrashing Dutch 4-0

New France captain Kylian Mbappe lived up to expectations with two goals in a 4-0 statement home win against the Netherlands as Les Bleus got their Euro 2024 Group B qualifying campaign started in ruthless fashion on Friday. Mbappe, named skipper after goalkeeper Hugo Lloris ended his international career in January, set up Antoine Griezmann for the opener before scoring the third, after Dayot Upamecano had doubled the tally in…

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March 25, 2023

Monumental rocks as Argentina revel in WC win

Argentina beat Panama 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday with goals from Thiago Almada and Lionel Messi amid a festive atmosphere in their first game in front of their home fans after winning the World Cup in December. Lionel Scaloni picked the same starting lineup from the World Cup final win over France as they looked dominant from the start, but could not break through the Panamanian defensive wall until…

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March 25, 2023

Ready or not, prodigy Alyssa Thompson cast as soccer’s next superstar

ALYSSA THOMPSON SITS on a white leather couch at the Nike headquarters in Los Angeles, crammed between her two sisters and parents. Thompson’s legs are crossed, her hands pinned between them, a white, crisp Nike sneaker bouncing metronomically in midair. A smile crosses her face like a searchlight, here and gone in a flash. Some 2,700 miles away, in Philadelphia, the 2023 NWSL draft is about to start without its…

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March 25, 2023

England win in Italy for 1st time since 1961

Harry Kane became England men’s all-time leading scorer as they began their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win over holders Italy in Naples on Thursday. In a rematch of the final of the last European Championship, won on penalties by Italy, England were vastly superior in the first half and went into the break with a 2-0 lead courtesy of Declan Rice and Kane’s record-breaking strike from the…

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March 24, 2023

Ronaldo breaks men’s international cap record

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the most capped men’s player in international football after making his 197th appearance for Portugal against Liechtenstein in their Euro 2024 qualifying match on Thursday. Ronaldo, 38, celebrated his record-breaking night with a brace in Portugal’s 4-0 win at the Jose Alvalade Stadium. The Al Nassr striker was denied the chance to break the record at the World Cup in Qatar as Portugal crashed out in…

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March 24, 2023

Transfer Talk: Juventus tracking USMNT star Timothy Weah

The January transfer window is closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer 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! Juventus are closely monitoring United States winger Timothy Weah, according to Calciomercato. Weah, 23, is of contract with Lille in the summer of 2024 and the Turin giants are expected…

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March 24, 2023

Ex-Arsenal, Madrid star Ozil retires aged 34

Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from professional football at age 34. Ozil, who was part of Germany’s World Cup-winning squad in 2014, has spent the past three seasons in the Turkish Super Lig and retires after making four league appearances for Basaksehir, who he joined as a free agent last year. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) He retired from international…

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March 23, 2023

Most big clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool are trending down in 2022-23 … here’s why it matters

It’s one of the odd things at the top of European football this year: very few clubs (or their fan bases) can look at their current situation, conclude the future is bright and reach for the shades. League-leading Arsenal and Napoli? Sure, no question about it. Stick them at the top of the list. Maybe a notch below them, Manchester City: they may not win the league this year (unlike…

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March 23, 2023

Sources: Mbappe named new France captain

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has been confirmed as the new captain for the France national team, coach Didier Deschamps said on Tuesday. Sources told ESPN that Deschamps had informed the France squad about the decision on Monday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Speaking to French outlet Telefoot, Deschamps said: “Kylian Mbappe is the new France captain. Antoine Griezmann is the vice-captain. “Kylian ticks all the boxes…

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March 22, 2023

England’s Chilwell calls mental health stigma ‘silly’

England player Ben Chilwell has experienced his share of setbacks in recent years and on Tuesday said he had benefited from being open about his mental health. Now he is urging more players to follow his lead. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) “I have been talking to someone for a few years now and the stigma around it is silly, really, especially with men and men in…

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March 22, 2023

Dortmund coach: MetLife field more suited to golfJuly 7, 2025
In the eyes of Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovač, the MetLife Stadium field was better suited for a round of golf than a match at the Club World Cup. And the New York area’s summer heat also was inappropriate for high-level soccer. “It’s more a golf green, so you can putt here,” Kovač said after… Read more: Dortmund coach: MetLife field more suited to golf
Duran joins Fenerbahce 6 months after Saudi moveJuly 7, 2025
Fenerbahce have announced the loan signing of Jhon Durán on a one-year-deal from Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. Duran’s move comes just six months after joining Al Nassr on a mammoth €85 million ($88m) transfer fee from Aston Villa. During his stint in Saudi Arabia, the 21-year-old scored 12 goals in 18 appearances as… Read more: Duran joins Fenerbahce 6 months after Saudi move
Defending champs England fall at first hurdle, as France send statementJuly 6, 2025
ZURICH, Switzerland — France stunned defending champions England to win their Euro 2025 Group D opener 2-1 in Zurich on Saturday. Laurent Bonadei’s side have enjoyed a remarkable run of form in 2025 and they continued this on a balmy evening in Switzerland as goals from Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore handed England a chastening… Read more: Defending champs England fall at first hurdle, as France send statement
Euro 2025 Daily: Wales fans light up Lucerne on tournament bowJuly 6, 2025
The 2025 Women’s European Championship is off and running. Let’s catch you up on what’s happening, what you’ve missed and what’s still to come. We will update this file throughout each matchday with the latest reporting, analysis and fun from the competition. – Women’s Euro 2025 bracket, results and fixtures schedule LUCERNE, Switzerland — It… Read more: Euro 2025 Daily: Wales fans light up Lucerne on tournament bow
Rating soccer’s longest contracts after Barça target Williams signs 10-year dealJuly 5, 2025
Nico Williams has delighted fans in the city of Bilbao (and caused much consternation in Barcelona) with the announcement that the exciting young Spain international has signed a new 10-year contract with Athletic Club. After a string of standout performances in LaLiga last season, Williams had been Barça’s top transfer target of the summer. However,… Read more: Rating soccer’s longest contracts after Barça target Williams signs 10-year deal
Fluminense were Club World Cup underdogs. Now they’re 90 minutes from the finalJuly 5, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. — There were points during Renato Portaluppi’s prematch news conference Thursday when it seemed as if the Fluminense coach was trying to justify the need to play the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal against Al Hilal at all. Question after question in the cramped media room at Camping World Stadium in Orlando was… Read more: Fluminense were Club World Cup underdogs. Now they’re 90 minutes from the final
Jota tributes flood in after Liverpool star’s deathJuly 4, 2025
Tributes from around the sporting world have been paid to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after the Portugal international and his brother, André Silva, died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday morning. The player’s death at the age of 28 was confirmed by Liverpool Football Club, the Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and the… Read more: Jota tributes flood in after Liverpool star’s death
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Watkins as Gyökeres alternativeJuly 4, 2025
Barcelona are considering activating the release clause in the contract of Denzel Dumfries, while Manchester United see Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as an alternative to Viktor Gyökeres. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Atlético… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Watkins as Gyökeres alternative
Sources: Valencia offer Arsenal target new dealJuly 3, 2025
Valencia have offered Cristhian Mosquera a new contract in an attempt to prevent him from leaving for Arsenal, sources have told ESPN. Last week, ESPN reported that Mikel Arteta’s side had agreed terms with Mosquera and had started negotiations with Valencia to try to sign him for a fee of around £15 million ($20.5m). Valencia… Read more: Sources: Valencia offer Arsenal target new deal
With the world watching, Guirassy turned in a perfect No. 9’s performanceJuly 3, 2025
ATLANTA — Borussia Dortmund triumphed 2-1 over Monterrey in Tuesday’s round of 16 match at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, eliminating the final Concacaf representative from the 2025 Club World Cup. Serhou Guirassy led the charge for the German team, finding the back of the net in the 14th minute after connecting with Karim Adeyemi in the… Read more: With the world watching, Guirassy turned in a perfect No. 9’s performance