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Barcelona have been charged with suspected bribery for payments worth more than €7 million ($7.3m) made to companies linked to the former vice president of the refereeing committee, José María Enríquez Negreira, according to court documents. Former Barça presidents Josep María Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell also stand accused of the same charges, as do Negreira and his son, Javier Enríquez Romero. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Barça…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will hope that after his side’s narrow win over Burnley on Saturday, he’s slowly starting to win the battle for results in the Premier League this season. Off the pitch, however, the Dutchman is still fighting his war against what he believes is falling levels of professionalism at Old Trafford. Speaking after his decision to exile Jadon Sancho from the first-team squad following their…

There are two crucial milestones for every promoted team to reach as quickly as possible: win a Premier League game and bank enough points to make sure Derby County keep their unenviable record of the lowest total ever achieved. Staying in the Premier League and avoiding relegation back to the EFL Championship is the ultimate objective, but right now Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton Town must be wondering when they…

CHICAGO — Last week provided the players on the U.S. women’s national team an opportunity to cleanse their psyches. They played two friendlies against South Africa in which the USWNT won by a combined score of 5-0. Some new players like Chelsea forward Mia Fishel and Angel City defender M.A. Vignola made their international debuts. It was also a chance to celebrate the stellar careers of two retiring players in…

The relationship between Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior and numerous other American sports athletes continues to strengthen as a new video was released by the NFL showcasing an ultimate skills challenge featuring the Brazilian and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) In the video, the two stars face off in Vini’s native Rio de Janeiro in numerous skills challenges composed of their respective…

NWSL expansion side Bay FC announced it has chosen Albertin Montoya to be the club’s first manager. Montoya, 48, is a long-time San Francisco Bay Area resident who has succeeded at the youth and professional levels. He led FC Gold Pride of the WPS — the precursor to the NWSL — to a title in 2010. He most recently served as interim manager of the Washington Spirit in 2022. –…

In turmoil since the actions of its former president Luis Rubiales at the Women’s World Cup final, the Spanish football federation was stripped Tuesday of hosting the next annual meeting of European governing body UEFA. Madrid was due to host the 2024 UEFA Congress of 55 member federations on Feb. 8, and also hold the group-stage draw for the next men’s UEFA Nations League competition. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi’s availability for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final will come down to a game-time decision, Inter Miami CF coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said Tuesday. “We will decide tomorrow based on how he’s feeling,” said Martino, whose team will face a red-hot Houston Dynamo FC side Wednesday, adding that Jordi Alba is doubtful for the match. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)…

The 2023-24 Women’s Super League season is fast approaching and it’s been a jam-packed summer transfer window that has seen all the teams in the division boost their ranks, and if you’re wondering which new signings are worth keeping an eagle-eye on, look no further. To streamline things, we’ve only included players who are new to the WSL, which means even though Pauline Bremer and Vicky Losada are worthy of…

CHICAGO — Megan Rapinoe’s teammates were egging her on. When Emily Sonnett scored a header after Rapinoe’s corner had been punched right to her in the 49th minute, Sonnett celebrated by jumping straight into Rapinoe’s arms. Then the requests of Rapinoe came in: Strike the pose that she had made famous in France at the Women’s World Cup four years ago, just one more time. The United States women’s national…