The European soccer weekend didn’t disappoint as a string of high-profile clashes offered up plenty of entertainment and talking points. There was the Atletico Madrid rout of Real Madrid in LaLiga, led by Álvaro Morata, while Arsenal and Tottenham played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the North London derby. Barcelona left it late to beat Celta Vigo, notching three goals in the final nine minutes, while Man United got…
The summer transfer window has closed for Europe’s top leagues, 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!
The summer transfer window has closed for Europe’s top leagues, 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! West Ham have ended their interest in signing free agent attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard, according to the Athletic. The 30-year-old, who was released by Nottingham Forest in June, was…
Harry Kane put in another dominant performance for Bayern Munich as he scored a hat trick in Saturday’s 7-0 win over Bochum in the Bundesliga … or, at least, he thought he did. Even Kane himself may have been surprised to learn after his three-goal haul that fans in Germany are slightly fussier than their English counterparts when deciding what can be defined as a “hat trick.” – Stream on…
The calendars have officially turned to autumn this weekend in Europe, and we’re starting to get a better sense of how clubs are looking this season in the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A. Manchester City looked like a team in need of a challenge as they cruised past Nottingham Forest despite being down to 10 men. Bayern Munich looked more like their old selves with a…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes struck a sublime volley to earn a 1-0 victory at Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday as Erik ten Hag’s side ended a three-match losing streak in all competitions.
On Sunday, Megan Rapinoe will don a U.S. women’s national team jersey for the final time. She’ll have recorded over 200 caps, and she’ll step on the Soldier Field turf with 63 international goals to her name, and the hope that she’ll add to that tally. For those in attendance — and even those watching on television — it’s an event that figures to evoke both joy and some sadness,…
Germany have appointed Julian Nagelsmann as their new manager, the German football federation (DFB) announced on Friday, with the former Bayern Munich coach replacing the sacked Hansi Flick. Flick was dismissed by Germany following their 4-1 defeat to Japan on Sept. 9, leaving the Euro 2024 hosts with a sizable task to rediscover their top form ahead of next summer’s tournament. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The…
The summer transfer window has closed for Europe’s top leagues, 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! The hopes of a contract renewal for U.S. men’s national team midfielder Weston McKennie at Juventus hinge on his upcoming performances, according to Calciomercato. The 25-year-old has not always…
FRISCO, Texas — Growing up in Plano, Texas, Brandon Aubrey had friends wanting to be Dallas Cowboys stars Tony Romo, Jason Witten or DeMarcus Ware. Aubrey wanted to be someone different from those football-loving friends. He wanted to be Thierry Henry, the Arsenal star (1999-2007) and a World Cup winner with France in 1998. “He was the best player, a lot of fun to watch,” Aubrey tells ESPN. “He could…