Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 1, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The stakes in Monday’s Copa América group stage finale pitting the U.S. men’s national team against Uruguay couldn’t be much higher. Not only is this
Month: July 2024
ESPN News Services Jul 1, 2024, 07:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions South America soccer’s governing body Conmebol has defended the quality of the playing surfaces at the 2024 Copa América in the United States after multiple complaints from participating teams. After defending champion Argentina defeated Canada in the June 20 opener at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz
ESPN News Services Jul 1, 2024, 06:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions A game of epic personal drama and tears for Cristiano Ronaldo ended with his Portugal making the European Championship quarterfinals after beating Slovenia in a penalty shootout on Monday. The last-16 game went to a shootout because Ronaldo’s extra-time spot kick in the
Bernardo Silva struck the winning spot kick and Diogo Costa made three saves as Portugal won a penalty shootout 3-0 against battling Slovenia to reach the quarter-finals at Euro 2024 where they will meet France. After a scoreless 90 minutes, Cristiano Ronaldo had a chance to put Portugal ahead from the penalty spot in the
Jul 1, 2024, 03:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Robin Le Normand was a key part of the Real Sociedad side that played in the Champions League last season. Ion Alcoba Beitia/Getty Images Atlético Madrid are closing in on signing Real Sociedad defender Robin Le Normand in a deal worth around €30 million ($32m), sources have
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJul 1, 2024, 04:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Kevin De Bruyne said it’s too early to consider his future in international football after Belgium lost 1-0 to France in the round of 16 at Euro 2024 on Monday. Jan Vertonghen‘s 85th-minute own goal was the difference between the
Emily Keogh Jul 1, 2024, 01:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Chelsea are nearing a deal for Lucy Bronze, sources have told ESPN. Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images England defender Lucy Bronze is closing in on a move to Chelsea despite initial interest from the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), sources have told ESPN.
Jeff Kassouf Jul 1, 2024, 02:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil forward Bia Zaneratto said in an Instagram post on Sunday that she has a stress fracture in her foot that will prevent her from competing in the Paris Olympics, which begin later this month. “Bia,” as she is commonly known, left Friday’s Kansas
Substitute Randal Kolo Muani forced an own goal with five minutes left to send twice-winners France through to the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 on Monday after beating a disappointing Belgium 1-0 in Dusseldorf. France will meet the winner of Monday’s match between Portugal and Slovenia in the quarterfinals in Hamburg on Friday. With the game
Jul 1, 2024, 01:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Aston Villa have signed former England midfielder Ross Barkley from Luton Town, both clubs announced on Monday. Neither team disclosed the details of the deal but British media said Barkley has penned a three-year contract at the Premier League club. The 30-year-old is set for his
Lizzy Becherano Jul 1, 2024, 01:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Lionel Messi will headline the MLS All-Star roster for the first time when the team faces Liga MX‘s best at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, on July 24. Messi joined Inter Miami CF in July 2023, narrowly missing out on last year’s All-Star Weekend.
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 1, 2024, 12:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have agreed a settlement with Newcastle United to appoint Dan Ashworth as their sporting director, both clubs announced on Monday. United and Newcastle made a breakthrough in negotiations on Friday and Ashworth is set to start work at Old Trafford immediately. An
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jul 1, 2024, 11:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Chelsea have completed the signing of Barcelona striker Marc Guiu after agreeing to meet the teenager’s €6 million ($6.4m) release clause, the club announced on Monday. Guiu, 18, has joined the Premier League side after deciding to leave Barça, where he had
Jun 26, 2024, 01:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions England goalkeeper Mary Earps has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer from Manchester United, the French club announced on Monday. Earps has signed a contract until the end of the 2025-26 season at PSG after her deal at Old Trafford, which she had previously held
Open Extended Reactions Tottenham are closing in on a cash-plus-player deal to sign midfielder Archie Gray from Leeds United, sources have told ESPN. Spurs are expected to pay between £25 million-£30m ($31.6m-$36m) for the 18-year-old with defender Joe Rodon moving to Elland Road as part of the agreement between the two clubs. Tottenham have moved
Open Extended Reactions Jude Bellingham is being investigated by UEFA for allegedly “breaching the basic rules of decent conduct” by motioning to grab his crotch in front of the Slovakia bench after scoring a stoppage-time equaliser during England’s Euro 2024 round-of-16 win in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday. Bellingham, 21, has said on social media that the
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 1, 2024, 06:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, sources have told ESPN. United have made contact with De Ligt’s representatives and an official approach to Bayern is expected soon. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The club have turned their
Jul 1, 2024, 05:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a five-year deal to sign Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle United, the club announced on Sunday. The 19-year-old joined the club after a successful season on loan at Feyenoord, the runners-up of the Eredivisie, where he made 37 appearances
Open Extended Reactions Jude Bellingham has quoted former American president Theodore Roosevelt in response to his critics after scoring a crucial equaliser six minutes into stoppage time during England‘s Euro 2024 round of 16 win against Slovakia. Bellingham, who marked his 21st birthday on Saturday, saved England from defeat with a scissor-kick goal with just