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Joselu: Spain hoping to retire Germany’s Kroos

DONAUESCHINGEN, Germany — Spain striker Joselu is hoping to bring the curtain down on former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos’ illustrious career in Friday’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Germany. Kroos, 34, retired from club football after winning the Champions League with Madrid last month and will hang up his boots from international football once hosts Germany’s involvement in the tournament ends. “I love Toni [but] I think Friday is his…

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July 4, 2024

Malen, Gakpo shine as Netherlands beat Romania

Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo scored his third goal of the European Championship and Donyell Malen added two more late on as the Dutch burst back into form with a lively display to defeat Romania 3-0 in their round of 16 clash on Tuesday.

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July 3, 2024

Pulisic ‘can’t accept’ referee as U.S. exits Copa

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — United States captain Christian Pulisic was clear in stating that he did not believe officiating was to blame for his team’s group-stage exit at Copa América, but he was baffled by the decisions made in Monday’s 1-0 loss to Uruguay at Arrowhead Stadium, a result that sealed the Americans’ fate. “Honestly, I mean I saw things that I’ve never seen before right in front of my…

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July 3, 2024

Chile wants Copa ref suspended for ‘gross errors’

Chile’s football federation (FFC) has called on CONMEBOL to suspend referee Wilmar Roldan after they were knocked out of the Copa América on Saturday following a 0-0 draw with Canada. The FCC said Colombian referee Roldan lacked impartiality in their matches and had made “gross errors” in the game against the Canadians. Chile was incensed after being reduced to 10 men when Gabriel Suazo picked up a second yellow card…

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July 2, 2024

Follow live: Mexico try to bounce back vs. Ecuador

Get statistics for the Mexico vs. Ecuador 2024 Copa América, Group Stage football match.

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July 2, 2024

Kanté is back, better than ever, and France need him badly

PADERBORN, Germany — In the games room of France’s team hotel, near Paderborn, defenders William Saliba and Ibrahima Konaté can’t stop laughing. You can hear their screams of delight echo through the corridors. The reason? They caught teammate N’Golo Kanté cheating at UNO again. At the 2018 World Cup, the quietly spoken Kanté earned something of a reputation for dishonesty when it came to playing games of cards within the…

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July 1, 2024

Uruguay coach Bielsa suspended for U.S. match

CONMEBOL has suspended Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa for the team’s 2024 Copa América group stage finale against the United States. The suspension is the result of Uruguay entering the pitch late for the start of the second half in their 5-0 victory over Bolívia on Thursday. Copa América regulations state that “teams must strictly respect the schedule set for the start of the game,” and that “the coach of the…

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July 1, 2024

Responsibility for Italy Euro 2024 exit lies with Spalletti

BERLIN — They may have been the defending champions, but nobody thought Italy were particularly good heading into Euro 2024. Fewer still thought they could be this bad. While the 2-0 round-of-16 loss at the hands of Switzerland on Saturday could be explained away by a generation of players in poor form at the back, tired in midfield and thoroughly mediocre up front, it’s hard not to point a finger…

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June 30, 2024

Belgium say sorry after Mbappé video backfires

Belgium’s football association apologised on Saturday for a video posted on their social media outlets in which midfielder Amadou Onana said he will kick France captain Kylian Mbappé when the two countries meet in the round of 16 at Euro 2024 on Monday. The video, which has since been taken down, features comedian Pablo Andres singing “Who will kick Mbappé’s shin?” Onana then pops up in the clip and answers:…

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June 30, 2024

Transfer window preview: What do Europe’s big clubs need?

The transfer window is already open in the Premier League and opens on July 1 in the German Bundesliga, French Ligue 1, Spanish LaLiga and Italian Serie A, as clubs have been busy planning their business after a long season. There were plenty of big moves last summer, so can we expect a repeat? ESPN reporters have everything you need to know about the top teams’ hopes as they delve…

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June 29, 2024

Prem chief: Don’t need to take matches overseasAugust 14, 2025
The Premier League’s need to take matches overseas to boost its global appeal has “dissipated” since the idea of a 39th match round abroad was first floated in 2008, top-flight chief executive Richard Masters has said. Spain’s LaLiga and the Italian Serie A are taking steps to stage a domestic match each in the United… Read more: Prem chief: Don’t need to take matches overseas
Predicting 2025-26, from Premier League title race to most entertaining teamsAugust 14, 2025
The 2025-26 European soccer season is here! After a busy summer of drama and excitement, including Chelsea knocking off Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final, we are back with a new club season across the continent. In the Premier League, the action kicks off with Liverpool vs. Bournemouth on Friday. LaLiga and… Read more: Predicting 2025-26, from Premier League title race to most entertaining teams
Ranking the 30 best men’s soccer club managers in EuropeAugust 13, 2025
Plenty of elite managers have been moving around of late or taking a break, but who are the best in the men’s game in Europe? This list ranks the top 30, covering legends approaching the latter stages of their careers, rising stars just breaking through and everyone in between. How did you go about compiling… Read more: Ranking the 30 best men’s soccer club managers in Europe
Filopoulos latest exec to exit Football AustraliaAugust 13, 2025
Peter Filopoulos is the latest in a string of senior executives to leave Football Australia since the departure of former CEO James Johnson, with the federation also signalling an intent to “refresh” its technical leadership in the wake of Ernie Merick’s departure from the now redundant chief football officer role. First joining Football Australia as… Read more: Filopoulos latest exec to exit Football Australia
Slot: No ill will behind Jota tribute disruptionAugust 12, 2025
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot played down the interruption of the minute’s silence in memory of Diogo Jota by Crystal Palace fans ahead of the Community Shield at Wembley. Tributes were paid to former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash with his brother André Silva last month and were honoured with… Read more: Slot: No ill will behind Jota tribute disruption
Barcelona LaLiga game in Miami moves step closerAugust 12, 2025
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has given its approval to a request from LaLiga clubs Barcelona and Villarreal to play a league match in Miami this season. ESPN reported on Sunday that RFEF executives were set to discuss the issue in a board meeting on Monday, in the first step in a process which would… Read more: Barcelona LaLiga game in Miami moves step closer
Transfer rumors, news: Calvert-Lewin fires agent to push for Man United dealAugust 11, 2025
Napoli have joined Everton in the race for Jack Grealish, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is doing all he can to sign for Manchester United. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Chelsea in talks for Man… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Calvert-Lewin fires agent to push for Man United deal
Real Madrid go retro for superb new third kit from AdidasAugust 10, 2025
Real Madrid have unveiled their gorgeous new third kit for the 2025-26 season which forms part of Adidas’ achingly smart new retro range. The German sportswear brand have decided to mark their 75th anniversary by releasing a slew of strips that are fresh and clean as they are rooted in nostalgia. From Bayern Munich to… Read more: Real Madrid go retro for superb new third kit from Adidas
Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle tell Isak he can’t leave to join LiverpoolAugust 10, 2025
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been told he cannot leave the club for Liverpool this summer, while Anfield is now the most likely destination for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle tell Isak he can’t leave to join Liverpool
Wrexham boss ready for return to ‘great league’August 9, 2025
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is ready to embrace the grind of the Championship when his side return to the second-tier for the first time in 43 years on Saturday. Three consecutive promotions have taken Wrexham from the National League to an opening day fixture away at Southampton — a side relegated from the Premier League… Read more: Wrexham boss ready for return to ‘great league’