A pitch-invading dog gave ground staff the runaround after the slippery canine stole the ball and charged around the pitch in a Mexican second-tier game between Alebrijes de Oaxaca and Dorados de Sinaloa on Wednesday. Oaxaca beat Dorados 4-0 but the highlight of the match came as the clock hit 90 minutes. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The dog sprinted on to the pitch and demanded the…
KIRCHHEIM BEI MÜNCHEN, Germany — Cast your mind back to 2016, when two young footballers became best friends playing for England’s U15s. They’d grow closer as they represented the country’s U16s, U17s and U21s together. Now, they’re taking the sport by storm. While Jude Bellingham has had a fabulous start at Real Madrid following his move from Borussia Dortmund, Jamal Musiala — now representing Germany at senior international level —…
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.)…