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Ex-US coach Ellis hails new FIFA maternity rules

FIFA’s new pay regulations to support female players and coaches through pregnancy, adoption and maternity leave are a big step for women who have struggled to juggle children and career, former United States women’s coach Jill Ellis has said. The regulations — which were approved unanimously by the FIFA Council earlier this month — include the minimum 14 weeks paid maternity leave for players being extended to coaches, while players…

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June 1, 2024

Ligue 1 player gets ban for taping LGBTQ+ logo

Monaco’s Mohamed Camara has been suspended for four matches, the French football league (LFP) said on Thursday, after an LGBTQ+ support logo on the Mali international’s shirt was covered up during a Ligue 1 match. The badge on Camara’s shirt was covered with white tape in Monaco’s last league match of the season on May 19, in which he netted a penalty in their 4-0 home win against Nantes. “After…

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June 1, 2024

Austin signs Ghana winger Bukari from Red Star

Ghana international winger Osman Bukari will join Austin FC in a transfer from Red Star Belgrade, the Major League Soccer team announced Thursday. Bukari, 25, joins Austin on a 3 1/2-year guaranteed contract as one of the team’s Designated Player signings, with an option for 2028. The move comes a week after Austin waived Designated Player Emiliano Rigoni and bought out the remainder of the Argentine’s guaranteed contract of more…

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May 31, 2024

Sancho’s Champions League redemption shows Man United what they are missing

DORTMUND, Germany — Jadon Sancho was a man alone during a miserable autumn in Manchester. Ostracised by Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and forced to train, eat and change away from his teammates, sometimes taking his lunch break in his car, the €85 million signing was left wondering where his once-glittering career was headed. Six months later, he is 90 minutes away from winning the UEFA Champions League with…

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May 31, 2024

Bayern appoint Kompany boss in shock move

Bayern Munich have appointed Vincent Kompany as the club’s new manager after negotiating his departure from Burnley, the clubs have announced. ESPN reported on Saturday that Bayern agreed a £10 million deal ($12.7m) for Kompany, who will replace Thomas Tuchel at the Bundesliga giants despite being unable to prevent Burnley from being relegated from the Premier League this season. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, NWSL more (U.S.) The move…

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May 30, 2024

Barça hire ex-Germany boss Flick on 2-year deal

Barcelona have announced the appointment of former Bayern Munich and Germany coach Hansi Flick as the club’s new manager on a two-year contract. Flick, 59, replaces Xavi Hernández, who managed his final game with the club on Sunday, a 2-1 LaLiga victory against Sevilla, after being sacked last week. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) “It is a big honour and a dream to sign the contract with…

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May 30, 2024

CFG-owned Girona pen deal with Etihad Airways

LaLiga side Girona, whose majority owners are the City Football Group [CFG], have announced a new three-year sponsorship deal with Etihad Airways after qualifying for the Champions League for the first time ever this season. Etihad Airways will replace Gosbi, a Catalan pet store, on the front of Girona’s shirts from the start of the 2024-25 campaign. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The Abu Dhabi-based airline is…

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May 29, 2024

Ahead of Olympics, can new USWNT coach Emma Hayes avoid struggles in switch from club game?

NEW YORK — Emma Hayes smiled and laughed as she fielded questions at the head of a long conference table in a corner room three stories above bustling Madison Avenue. She wore a small U.S. Soccer pin on the left side of her light brown blazer as the only visual clue of her new role as U.S. women’s national team head coach. This is the job she had dreamed of…

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May 29, 2024

Aston Villa extend deal with Unai Emery to 2029

Unai Emery has signed a five-year contract extension which will keep him at Aston Villa until 2029, the club confirmed on Monday. Under Emery’s leadership, Villa finished fourth this past season in the the Premier League and clinched Champions League football for the first time since the 1982-83 season — and for the first time ever since the competition was rebranded from the European Cup. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,…

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May 28, 2024

Madrid’s Bellingham: UCL final a lifelong dream

Jude Bellingham has said the Champions League final is “a game I’ve dreamed of all my life” as he prepares to star for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund in Saturday’s showpiece at Wembley Stadium. Bellingham, 20, has already enjoyed a hugely successful debut season in Spain, scoring 19 league goals to help fire Madrid to the LaLiga title. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The England midfielder will…

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May 28, 2024

Nwodim revels in cousin Eze’s FA Cup win on SNL season finaleMay 19, 2025
Prior to Saturday’s FA Cup final, Crystal Palace had gone the entirety of their 120-year existence without winning a major trophy. Ending that century-plus drought, and doing so by beating one of football’s modern dynasties in Manchester City, was cause for a long-overdue celebration in south London. That party extended across the Atlantic. During the… Read more: Nwodim revels in cousin Eze’s FA Cup win on SNL season finale
European soccer review: Premier League’s UCL race sets up final-day fireworksMay 19, 2025
In Germany, it’s all over. A dramatic final day culminating with Borussia Dortmund sealing a UEFA Champions League place after a disastrous campaign that saw them lying 11th in the table just two months ago. In England and Spain, though, there’s still another week to go. And the penultimate round of games have set up… Read more: European soccer review: Premier League’s UCL race sets up final-day fireworks
Ancelotti happy with Madrid transfer backingMay 18, 2025
Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday that he couldn’t have asked for more from Real Madrid on signings, with the club now in the middle of a major defensive rebuild after failing to land a major trophy this season. Madrid’s rivals Barcelona were confirmed as LaLiga champions on Thursday after Ancelotti’s team had already missed out… Read more: Ancelotti happy with Madrid transfer backing
Crystal Palace bests Man City to claim FA CupMay 18, 2025
Crystal Palace won their first ever major trophy with a surprise 1-0 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, thanks to Eberechi Eze’s first-half goal and Dean Henderson’s penalty save.
Villa ease past Spurs for huge boost to UCL hopesMay 17, 2025
High-flying Aston Villa dispatched Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Premier League on Friday to improve their chances of more Champions League football and leave their visitors firmly focused on next week’s Europa League final.
Casemiro: Brazil needed ‘big name’ like AncelottiMay 17, 2025
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has praised the hiring of Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazilian national team, saying that his country “needed” a prominent manager like the five-team Champions League winner. Casemiro won two Champions League titles and a LaLiga crown during his three seasons playing under Ancelotti in Madrid. “After Tite left, I… Read more: Casemiro: Brazil needed ‘big name’ like Ancelotti
CBF prez ousted days after Ancelotti appointmentMay 16, 2025
A Rio de Janeiro court ordered the board of Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) to be removed from their positions, including president Ednaldo Rodrigues on Thursday. Fernando Sarney, one of the CBF’s vice-presidents who requested Rodrigues’ removal, was appointed interim president and was tasked with holding elections “as soon as possible”. Rodrigues, who was successfully re-elected… Read more: CBF prez ousted days after Ancelotti appointment
Transfer rumors, news: Wrexham target Premier League stars for promotion pushMay 16, 2025
Wrexham are planning to move for experienced Premier League players as they look to secure promotion to the top flight, while several clubs are targeting Brighton & Hove Albion’s João Pedro. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades |… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Wrexham target Premier League stars for promotion push
Madrid down to 10 from first team vs. MallorcaMay 15, 2025
Injuries to Brahim Díaz and Andriy Lunin left Real Madrid with just 10 available first-team players for Real Madrid’s crucial LaLiga game against Real Mallorca on Wednesday. The match has little significance for Madrid but a loss means rivals Barcelona can claim the league title while a win for Mallorca puts them closer to securing… Read more: Madrid down to 10 from first team vs. Mallorca
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea eye João PedroMay 15, 2025
A trio of Premier League clubs are targeting Brighton’s João Pedro, as Dean Huijsen moves ever closer to joining Real Madrid. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Sources: Man City eye Wirtz; Liverpool… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea eye João Pedro