5:58 AM ET Associated Press Mason Greenwood was released on bail Wednesday by police who questioned him on suspicion of the rape and assault of a woman. The Manchester United player, who had been in custody since being arrested on Sunday, has been “released on bail pending further investigation,” Greater Manchester Police said. Greenwood was
Month: February 2022
3:01 AM ET Raith Rovers signed David Goodwillie on Monday. Photo by Euan Cherry/SNS Group via Getty Images Scottish football club Raith Rovers have faced criticism and seen several members of staff resign over their decision to sign striker David Goodwillie, who was convicted of raping a woman in 2017. Two club directors, the captain of
8:34 PM ET Argentina extended their unbeaten run to 29 games on Tuesday when they beat a toothless Colombia 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier. Lautaro Martinez got the only goal of an untidy game after 29 minutes when he took advantage of slack defending to rifle home from inside the penalty area. – ESPN+
10:39 PM ET Ed DoveSpecial to ESPN Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica Egypt manager Carlos Queiroz said that Cameroon federation president Samuel Eto’o was out of line with his comments that urged the Africa Cup
2:31 PM ET The U.S men’s national team are approaching the end of World Cup qualifying and — surprise surprise! — their trip to Qatar is still not booked after Sunday’s 2-0 defeat in Canada. The USMNT are in second place, level on points with Mexico, with the top three teams guaranteed a World Cup
7:05 PM ET Defending A-League Men champions Melbourne City have announced their second signing of the January transfer window with Japanese attacking midfielder Tsubasa Endoh joining on a six-month contract. The 28-year-old will add further depth and versatility to Patrick Kisnorbo’s squad after former England international defender Carl Jenkinson joined late last month. “I’ve always
6:36 PM ET Luke Thrower Chelsea are set to rekindle their pursuit of West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice. Getty Images The 2022 January transfer window is closed but there’s still plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done
7:59 PM ET Associated Press The Board of Governors for the National Women’s Soccer League approved its landmark collective bargaining agreement with the players on Tuesday. The players association announced Monday night that it had ratified the agreement, which includes a significant boost to the league’s minimum salary and step-ladder increases for players above the
5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United have asked wantaway players including Paul Pogba to delay decisions on their futures until the club have picked a new manager, sources have told ESPN. United hope their choice of manager might convince Pogba to extend his contract at Old Trafford rather than walk away for free in
3:18 PM ET Associated Press The Champignons League pizza is fine with UEFA after all. European soccer’s governing body said Tuesday it does not mind that a German frozen pizza manufacturer is referencing the Champions League with one of its cheesy offerings. – ESPN+ viewers guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more The manufacturer, Pizza
4:45 PM ET FC Dallas has acquired Argentine winger Alan Velasco from Independiente for what the Major League Soccer side said is a club record transfer fee. – ESPN+ viewers guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more– Futbol Americas on ESPN+: MLS, Liga MX, USMNT, El Tri “Alan Velasco is an incredibly special talent,” FC
3:36 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Juventus and U.S. men’s national team midfielder Weston McKennie said the U.S. needs to take better advantage of its transition opportunities when it faces Honduras in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more– Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)–
2:31 PM ET Cesar Hernandez Canada forward Cyle Larin said that he agreed with teammate Milan Borjan‘s assessment that the United States men’s national team played scared in last Sunday’s World Cup qualifier in Hamilton, Ontario. Borjan made his declaration after Canada’s 2-0 win, saying: “Before it was like, you play U.S., and they’re like,
12:39 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Mason Greenwood has been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill. The Manchester United footballer was initially arrested on Sunday on suspicion of rape and assault following the circulation of images and an audio file on social media. Greater Manchester Police also said in a
11:55 AM ET The 2022 January transfer window is closed but there’s still plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Real Madrid end interest in Haaland, move for Mbappe El Chiringuito host Josep Pedrerol
7:55 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed the club’s previous board are facing criminal charges for the misappropriation of funds and false accounting. Laporta said a third-party forensic investigation into the club’s finances revealed that the previous regime, presided over by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, made unjustified payments
8:32 AM ET Players in the Women’s Super League and Championship will be entitled to the changes. Naomi Baker/Getty Images The Professional Footballers’ Association has said that they will continue to push for “absolute parity” for female players and that a “piecemeal adoption” of new changes announced on Tuesday will only further hurt the women’s game.
5:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Joao Cancelo has signed a new contract at Manchester City, the club have confirmed. Cancelo, who moved to City from Juventus in 2019, will stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2027 after penning a long-term extension. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– ESPN+ viewer’s guide: Bundesliga, Serie
4:30 AM ET Tor-Kristian Karlsen Given the financial challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the January transfer window was surprisingly busy as clubs made mid-season moves to try and strengthen their sides. 2 Related According to Transfermarkt, the Premier League (€335 million) spending was actually the second-highest in history, with Liverpool‘s move for FC Porto winger
12:21 PM ET Juventus ended the last transfer window with a frown and a sense of uncertainty. Cristiano Ronaldo had just left, and while it was just a question of whether he’d be moving on for a fee in the summer of 2021 or as a free agent the following August, the fact that his