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…
The Euro 2025 tournament is on to the semifinals; we have our Final Four! England came through a mammoth penalty shootout (one of the weirdest ever) against Sweden to set up a clash with Italy, who beat Norway. While world champions Spain knocked out hosts Switzerland to face a dogged Germany — who ousted France on penalties despite playing with 10 players for over 100 minutes. Emily Keogh, Tom Hamilton,…
While it’s common for football clubs to delve into the archives in search of inspiration, Premier League side Manchester City have harked back a little further than usual to find the creative stimulus for their new 2025-26 away kit. In fact, City have quite literally gone all the way back to their original formation 145 years ago and the first kit ever known to have been worn by the club…
BERN, Switzerland — Spain are into the semifinals of the women’s European Championships after winning a knockout game at the tournament for the first time. It sounds remarkable and unbelievable, but it’s true. La Roja, the current world champions and favorites to lift the Euros trophy in Basel later this month, had never previously managed it. Now, after finally seeing off the hosts, a stubborn Switzerland side who benefited from…
Argentine football clubs can now welcome away supporters after a 12-year ban, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday. The ban, imposed in 2013 following violent incidents, including the death of a spectator, has now been lifted as part of a staged reintroduction ahead of the next round of fixtures in the current league campaign. “This is a historic day because it marks the beginning of the return of visiting…
SWANSEA, Wales — Snoop Dogg has become a “co-owner and investor” of Welsh soccer club Swansea. The former Premier League club, which plays in the English second division, didn’t disclose financial details in Thursday’s announcement. The investment shines a spotlight on yet another unheralded team from Wales after Wrexham’s well-documented journey. “My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into…