Harry Kane passed yet another international benchmark on Tuesday night as he became the first England men’s player to reach (and then subsequently surpass) the 60-goal mark at senior level. The 30-year-old striker scored twice in a 3-1 win over Italy in a Group C qualifier at Wembley that saw the Three Lions formally book their place at Euro 2024 next summer. After falling behind to an early Gianluca Scamacca…
Brazilian star Neymar is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after tests confirmed he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee during his country’s World Cup qualifying loss to Uruguay on Tuesday, Brazil’s football confederation (CBF) announced Wednesday. The 31-year-old will undergo surgery on a date to be confirmed. Sources told ESPN Brasil the CBF’s medical staff thinks Neymar could play again in…
LONDON — England booked their place at Euro 2024 on Tuesday night with the sort of victory that suggests they might soon be ready to clear the final hurdle in their path to tournament glory. Perhaps the last challenge Gareth Southgate has to overcome in ending the Three Lions’ 58-year wait for a major trophy next summer is consistently beating the best sides in world football. England have reached a…
In the moment, the goal appeared mostly inconsequential. Luther Archimede’s 79th-minute header put the Sacramento Republic up 2-0 over the Las Vegas Lights, but while it helped secure three points amid the club’s USL Championship playoff push, it wasn’t exactly the type of moment that gets remembered. At least not by many people. For 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough, however, Archimede’s goal will probably stay will him forever. Less than two months…
SAN DIEGO — Before making waves in the NWSL with the San Diego Wave and earning a call-up with the U.S. women’s national team, up-and-coming attacker Jaedyn Shaw first needed a reliable stream of family support. “I owe everything to my parents for the sacrifices that they made for me,” the 18-year-old Texas native told ESPN. “I know that we didn’t always have a lot to work with, and they…
Amid an international break for the men, there was plenty of domestic action in women’s soccer this weekend. These are the key talking points from the Women’s Super League (WSL), along with some highlights from Europe. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday was arguably the game of the weekend as the return of England star Beth Mead, from an ACL…
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has defended his international teammate Neymar maintaining the Al Hilal star is still Brazil’s “main player.” Neymar was hit by a bag of popcorn thrown from the stands by supporters after Thursday’s 1-1 home draw with Venezuela, an incident that Brazil coach Fernando Diniz condemned. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Brazil fans were frustrated with the result and Neymar — the country’s talisman…
Erik ten Hag will receive reassurances he is part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans for Manchester United if the the British billionaire reaches a deal to run the sporting side of the club, a source has told ESPN. Ratcliffe, the founder of chemicals company INEOS, is hopeful of obtaining a 25% stake in exchange for investment worth around £1.3 billion ($1.58bn). – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) He’s…
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is close to acquiring a significant stake in Manchester United which would see his INEOS team have “sporting influence” at Old Trafford, sources have told ESPN. A source with knowledge of the process has told ESPN that Ratcliffe was “more savvy in his deal execution” than rival bidder Sheikh Jassim, a Qatari billionaire who withdrew his interest in buying United on Saturday after failing to…
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has reaffirmed his dedication to playing for his country after captaining the side in a 1-0 friendly win over Australia on Friday despite his disappointment at being booed by home fans when substituted. Henderson was named skipper with Harry Kane rested and the 33-year-old, who has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq, played for 62 minutes before being taken off at Wembley. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,…