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Suárez, Forsberg headline MLS’ most exciting 2024 arrivals

Compared to the summer of 2023, which saw Lionel Messi don the pink jersey of Inter Miami — and what may be coming this summer as MLS continues to be a player in the international transfer market — the 2024 winter transfer window in Major League Soccer was relatively quiet. Many teams have decided, effectively, to run it back with only minor tweaks to teams that made the playoffs in…

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February 16, 2024

Sources: Utd eye Ashworth as sporting director

Manchester United are closing in on appointing Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, sources have told ESPN. Ashworth is under contract at Newcastle United but he is United’s top target for the role and there is growing confidence he will be appointed. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Newcastle want to keep the 52-year-old but fear he has already made up his mind to move to Old…

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February 15, 2024

Sheffield Utd boss in a pickle over sandwich rant

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association for a rant against match officials which included calling them disrespectful for eating a sandwich in front of him. Wilder was upset with decisions during his side’s 3-2 defeat by Crystal Palace last month and described the referee Tony Harrington’s performance as ridiculous. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) When addressing media he…

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February 15, 2024

Zambia star Kundananji joins Bay FC from Madrid

NWSL expansion side Bay FC have completed the signing of Zambia striker Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF, the club announced on Tuesday, with sources telling ESPN the deal is worth a women’s world record €735,000 ($787,600). The Equalizer was the first to report the record fee, which easily surpasses the previous record set by Chelsea last month when they signed Mayra Ramírez from Levante in a deal in the region…

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February 14, 2024

Dry January: English clubs’ spending drops 80%

English clubs spent 80% less on international transfers compared to their record spending in January 2023, a FIFA report released on Tuesday said. FIFA said the total number of international transfers across men’s and women’s football — meaning players who moved from one country to another — increased to a record 5,073, but English clubs were uncharacteristically measured in their spending. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) –…

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February 14, 2024

Man City, beware: FC Copenhagen keep upsetting Europe’s elite. Just ask Man Utd

A little over four months ago, a dejected and disgruntled Manchester United team trudged off the field at FC Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium having lost 4-3 to the Danish club in their UEFA Champions League group game. The home crowd was delighted, euphoric, but maybe not all that surprised. A fair few of them had, after all, seen this happen before. Back in 2006, the club also known as FCK had…

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February 13, 2024

Transfer Talk: PSG want Rafael Leão to replace Kylian Mbappé

The winter transfer window is now closed in Europe’s top leagues, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around as we look ahead to the summer. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

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February 13, 2024

European review: Real Madrid send message in LaLiga title race

With all the attention being paid to the football in Las Vegas this weekend, the other football across Europe’s top five leagues was jam-packed with numerous huge matches that could decide titles and also paint a picture to see how teams will prepare in the European competitions with the UEFA Champions League and Europa League returning after this weekend. In Spain, we saw Real Madrid bring surprise packages Girona back…

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February 12, 2024

China cancels Argentina tour over Messi row

Both of Argentina’s planned friendlies in China have been canceled by local authorities after Lionel Messi did not play in an Inter Miami match in Hong Kong last weekend. Beijing’s soccer association said on Saturday that it would not organize Argentina’s scheduled friendly clash against the Ivory Coast in March. The news comes a day after Hangzhou’s sports authorities also canceled a friendly between Argentina and Nigeria. – Stream on…

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February 11, 2024

China cancels Argentina tour over Messi absence

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February 11, 2024

Transfer rumors, news: Madrid in talks with Arsenal star SalibaMay 6, 2025
Arsenal and Manchester City are keeping tabs on Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, while Manchester United will battle Newcastle United for Bryan Mbeumo’s signature. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Madrid in talks with Arsenal star Saliba
Man United ratings: Garnacho, Amad bright sparks; young stars struggleMay 5, 2025
Manchester United suffered a third Premier League away defeat in four matches on Sunday as they lost 4-3 to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. It was almost a nightmare start for the Red Devils when Luke Shaw headed a ball narrowly past his own goal following a lack of communication with goalkeeper Altay Bayindir,… Read more: Man United ratings: Garnacho, Amad bright sparks; young stars struggle
Transfer rumors, news: Juventus make first concrete move to sign HøjlundMay 5, 2025
Juventus have taken the first concrete steps to sign Rasmus Højlund from Manchester United, while Dean Huijsen’s future could be decided this month with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool all in the race. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Juventus make first concrete move to sign Højlund
Leeds win title, Lampard’s Coventry in playoffsMay 4, 2025
Leeds United sealed the Championship title while Frank Lampard guided Coventry City to their second playoff appearance in three years in a typically dramatic final day in the second tier of English football. Daniel Farke’s team pipped Burnley to the league title on goal difference after Manor Solomon’s 91st-minute goal sealed a 2-1 win over… Read more: Leeds win title, Lampard’s Coventry in playoffs
The worst game in Premier League history? Southampton might just be the worst teamMay 4, 2025
LEICESTER, England — The security guard tasked with pat-down duties at the entrance to the King Power Stadium ahead of Leicester City’s Premier League game against Southampton had a wry grin on his face. “Enjoy,” he said, as he granted access. “If you can!” It’s a line he will have grown accustomed to saying this… Read more: The worst game in Premier League history? Southampton might just be the worst team
Maguire: Utd owe fans a trophy after poor seasonMay 3, 2025
Harry Maguire has said Manchester United’s players feel they owe the fans a trophy to repay their faith during a miserable season in the Premier League. United are set to finish in the bottom half the table for the first time since 1990, but their league form is in stark contrast to the results in… Read more: Maguire: Utd owe fans a trophy after poor season
Conte: McTominay better now than at Man UnitedMay 3, 2025
Napoli manager Antonio Conte praised Scott McTominay’s rise to prominence, highlighting the Scotland midfielder’s growing maturity and influence as the Serie A leaders head into the decisive final weeks of the Serie A title race. Conte’s side are in a strong position before Saturday’s match at Lecce, holding a three-point lead ahead of inconsistent second-placed… Read more: Conte: McTominay better now than at Man United
Man United look like different (good) team as Europa League final gets closerMay 2, 2025
BILBAO, Spain — A performance out of nowhere and a result no one saw coming: Manchester United breathed new life into their ailing season by shocking Athletic Club in the Europa League semifinals Thursday night. A stunning 3-0 victory in Bilbao means Ruben Amorim’s team — battered and bruised by a miserable campaign in the… Read more: Man United look like different (good) team as Europa League final gets closer
Source: Chicago Fire in talks with Kevin De BruyneMay 2, 2025
Chicago Fire FC is in talks with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne on a designated player contract, a source confirmed to ESPN, and look to have the inside track to sign the Belgium playmaker if he moves to MLS. De Bruyne announced last month that he would leave Man City at the end of… Read more: Source: Chicago Fire in talks with Kevin De Bruyne
Birmingham break EFL points record with winMay 1, 2025
Birmingham City broke the English Football League (EFL) record for most points in a season, after a 2-0 away win against Blackpool on Wednesday took the club to an unprecedented 108 points. The club, minority owned by Tom Brady, had already secured the League One title and promotion back to the second-tier Championship. They have… Read more: Birmingham break EFL points record with win