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Wan-Bissaka feared for Utd career under Ten Hag

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has said he feared his Manchester United career was over during a spell out of the team following Erik ten Hag’s appointment as manager. The defender spent three months on the sidelines after Ten Hag’s arrival last summer and didn’t start a single game before the break for the World Cup in November. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) – Premier League title contenders: Can anyone…

Premier League title contenders: How ready are the big teams?

The Premier League returns on Friday when champions Manchester City launch the defence of their title against promoted Burnley at Turf Moor. Pep Guardiola’s team, who achieved a Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble last season, are aiming to write more history this time around by becoming the first English club to win four successive league titles. But two months on from lifting the European Cup following a…

Wright: Spurs need fast start under Postecoglou

SYDNEY — Arsenal legend Ian Wright hopes that new Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou will bring the Gunners’ cross-town rivals “the success that they desperately need.” Postecoglou, 57, became the first Australian to be appointed to a head coaching role in the Premier League when he was announced as Spurs boss after leaving Scottish giants Celtic at the end of last season. “Ange has done fantastically at Celtic,” Wright told…

Premier League kit ranking: Which club has 2023-24’s most stylish jerseys?

The 2023-24 Premier League season brings with it a whole host of new kits from all 20 teams for fans to run the rule over. Home, away and (for most clubs, but not all) third alternate jerseys have been unleashed upon expectant fans who are hoping that their team won’t be the wearer of this season’s worst design disaster. Clubs have drawn from a diverse range of influences for their…

World Cup Daily: Round-of-16 recap, USWNT’s exit, Japan’s rise

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. The 2023 Women’s World Cup is now down to eight teams with the quarterfinals approaching, and some heavyweights are already…

Matildas display calm assurance of World Cup title contenders

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…

Sources: Arsenal agree fee for Brentford’s Raya

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…

World Cup Daily: France thrash Morocco; Colombia through

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:…

Dortmund keep losing stars, but still manage to challenge Bayern

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…

LIVE Transfer Talk: Al Ittihad prepare £60m offer for Salah

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…