lt’s more than 20 years since Brazil last won the World Cup. But their clubs have now won the Copa Libertadores five times in a row — an unprecedented domination, underlining the point that the giant country continues to be an excellent producer of footballing talent. This is a look at the next generation, ranking 21 home-based players aged 21 or under who are going places. Most of them are…
Manchester United are resigned to losing André Onana to the Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] in January although the goalkeeper is yet to make a decision about whether he will play if he’s called up by Cameroon, sources have told ESPN. United manager Erik ten Hag is planning to be without Onana for the duration of the tournament, which begins in Ivory Coast on Jan. 13 and runs through Feb.…
Chelsea women’s manager Emma Hayes has been confirmed as the new head coach of the United States women’s national team on a contract through 2027, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Tuesday. U.S. Soccer said in its announcement that Hayes will become the highest-paid women’s soccer coach in the world. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) One source with knowledge of the deal confirmed to ESPN that her salary…
Leicester City collapsed against Arsenal, Real Madrid hit seven goals in a dominant performance in Liga F, while the Swedish Damallsvenskan ended in style. 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.) Chelsea and Manchester United found their goal-scoring form as the WSL leaders beat Everton 3-0 and United showed their fluidity…
The summer transfer window has closed throughout Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Chelsea and Newcastle United are interested in Barcelona winger Raphinha, according to Sport. The Blaugrana are reported to be yet to make a decision over the 26-year-old’s future amid a drop…
Harry Maguire said his decision to stay at Manchester United in the summer has been vindicated after breaking back into Erik ten Hag’s team. After a frustrating first season under Ten Hag, Maguire was close to a move to West Ham United during the transfer window, but ended up staying at Old Trafford. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) He started the current campaign on the bench, but…
The summer transfer window has closed throughout Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has said the club are not in crisis following a week of criticism after defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. The unexpected loss to Shakhtar in Hamburg followed what Xavi conceded was an “unacceptable” performance against Real Sociedad, despite winning 1-0, and a 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Clásico. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) “This is not comparable. This…
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said on Saturday the European Super League is “more necessary than ever” and called UEFA’s new Champions League format “absurd” in a speech to the club’s members. In an 80-minute intervention at the club’s Annual General Meeting, Perez reiterated his support for the dormant Super League project, criticised the standard of Spanish refereeing and VAR and hit out at LaLiga over its management of clubs’…
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is an injury doubt for the Premier League game against Burnley, manager Mikel Arteta said in a news conference on Friday. Saka limped off late in the 2-0 Champions League win over Sevilla and was named in the England squad on Thursday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Arteta said he doesn’t want a repeat of his last call-up when he left the England…