The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will 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. DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Despite a 0-0 draw with Switzerland adding to what has been their best tournament showing,…
SAN DIEGO — Marcus Rashford has admitted there was a point last summer when he considered leaving Manchester United. The England forward scored five goals during an injury-hit campaign and United finished sixth in the Premier League, and in the process racked up a fifth straight season without a trophy. But fast-forward 12 months and things couldn’t be more different. The 25-year-old scored a career-high 30 goals in all competitions…
England’s final group game will be against China on Tuesday but, even after two matchdays of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, many are still asking: Who are the Steel Roses? Even for avid fans of the women’s game, there are no teams in the top 20 of FIFA’s World Ranking who are as elusive as China, with a revolving carousel of players and regularly changing manager. Indeed, no man or…
Teenage Colombia striker Linda Caicedo is healthy two days after she collapsed in training, coach Nelson Abadia said on Saturday, adding the frightening incident was partly due to the pressure of playing in her first Women’s World Cup. Caicedo, who is expected to play Sunday when Colombia face Germany in Sydney, slowed to a stop during training on Thursday, then put a hand to her chest and laid down on…
England midfielder Keira Walsh has avoided an ACL injury, the Football Association (FA) confirmed on Saturday, although she remains a major doubt for the remainder of the Women’s World Cup. Walsh, who injured her right knee in England’s 1-0 win over Denmark on Friday, has been ruled out of the match against China and will remain with the squad in Terrigal, Australia, as she continues her recovery. The FA did…
Wrexham were held to a 1-1 draw with Philadelphia Union II, completing the final leg of their preseason tour of the United States.
Riyad Mahrez has become the latest football star to move to the Saudi Pro League after completing a move to Al Ahli from Manchester City, it was announced Friday. Sources told ESPN that the Premier League champions agreed a £30 million ($38.7m) deal with Al Ahli for Mahrez, who was keen to play in Saudi Arabia. The deal includes a guaranteed payment of £26m plus another £4m in add-ons. –…
Chelsea have had an offer of £80 million ($102m) for midfielder Moises Caicedo rejected by Brighton, sources have told ESPN. The west London club have previously had two offers rejected for the 21-year-old and are holding out for their valuation of over £100m. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) New Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino is keen to bolster his midfield options after Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante and…
SAN DIEGO — Not even the bright lights of New York and Las Vegas can distract Erik ten Hag from his mission to get Manchester United back to the top. The team are visiting some of the biggest and busiest cities in the world on their U.S. tour but, for the Dutch manager, nothing is allowed to get in the way of the football. During the first stop, in New…
HOUSTON, Texas — Jude Bellingham scored his first goal for Real Madrid and they beat Manchester United 2-0 at NRG Stadium.