Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano will be without stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba vs. visiting FC Cincinnati after MLS opted on Friday to issue each a one-game suspension for skipping the MLS All-Star Game in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday night. MLS notified both clubs about the decision on Saturday’s match scheduled for Chase Stadium. League rules state that any player who chooses not to participate in the event without…
Alexander Isak was not included in Newcastle United’s squad for the preseason tour of Asia amid ongoing speculation about his future with the club. Newcastle, who selected a 30-man squad for the trip including new signing Anthony Elanga, have said that Isak will miss the tour with a minor thigh injury. Sources told ESPN earlier this week that Al Hilal have explored a deal for Isak. Isak has also been…
With a 3-1 win over the Liga MX All-Stars on Wednesday night, MLS stole back regional bragging rights through a victory in the 29th edition of the league’s All-Star Game. Carried by goals from Sam Surridge, Brian White and match MVP Tai Baribo in front of a packed crowd at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, the evening and encompassing All-Star festivities throughout the week will go down as a well-deserved…
French football’s governing body has called for an investigation into hateful comments made online following the national team’s exit from the Women’s Euro after a penalty shootout loss to Germany in the quarterfinals. “The French Football Federation strongly condemns the hateful remarks made about certain players of the French team. Nothing can justify such manifestations of hatred,” the governing body said in a statement on Wednesday. “The FFF expresses its…
Marc Brys has denied he has quit as coach of Cameroon despite the country’s football federation confirming his exit on Wednesday, as the Belgian said his email was likely hacked and his alleged resignation letter did not come from him. It is the latest twist in a long-running battle between Brys and the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) since his appointment by the country’s sports ministry in April 2024. A letter…
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí and Patri Guijarro are something of an institution in Barcelona’s midfield, but for different reasons they have been unable to combine for Spain as they have done for their club. The signs at Euro 2025 this summer suggest it’s finally changing, although that will be put to the test on Wednesday against Germany in Zurich as the world champions aim to reach the…
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí has told ESPN few teams could produce the type of performance Germany did against France, as she shifts the pressure on to the eight-time European Championship winners ahead of Wednesday’s semifinal showdown in Zurich. Germany defied going down to 10 players in the 13th minute to hold France to a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinal, going on to book their place in the last…
Atlético Madrid are at the front of the queue to sign Antony, while Manchester United have narrowed their striker search to RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Liverpool agree £79m deal for striker Ekitike – Source: Liverpool winger Díaz determined to…
GENEVA, Switzerland — England captain Leah Williamson is available for their Euro 2025 semifinal against Italy in Geneva on Tuesday. Williamson was forced off injured against Sweden last Thursday after appearing to turn her ankle during the first half of extra time and was then replaced soon after the break by Niamh Charles. There were fears that Williamson was a doubt for England’s semifinal with Italy, but head coach Sarina…
Manchester United have made a last-ditch attempt to steal Viktor Gyökeres from under the noses of Arsenal, while Liverpool are determined that Ibrahima Konaté will not join Real Madrid on a free transfer. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Utd close on Mbeumo before U.S. tour – Sources: Rashford…