Month: August 2024

Connor O’Halloran Jul 24, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil legend Marta, 38, is set to retire from international football after the 2024 Olympic Games this month, but what legacy has she left on the women’s game? We spoke to those who know her best to tell the story of her incredible career.

Aug 9, 2024, 10:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2024 Olympic women’s soccer tournament is set to conclude in Paris on Saturday with the final between the United States and Brazil. While the USWNT has been dominant in the tournament under new coach Emma Hayes — it has won all its games — Brazil

ESPN News Services Aug 9, 2024, 07:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions An ecstatic Luis de la Fuente, coach of Spain‘s senior national team, said his country’s football should be more highly valued after the under-23 side’s triumph in the final of the Olympic tournament against France on Friday. De la Fuente led the under-23

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 9, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag has warned Manchester United fans to prepare for a slow start to the season while his players get up to speed. Ten Hag was without a number of key squad members for the tour of the U.S. because of international commitments,

Associated Press Aug 9, 2024, 05:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The National Women’s Soccer League and its players’ union have agreed to a collective bargaining agreement that will run through 2030, according to two reports. Sportico and The Athletic, citing anonymous sources, reported some provisions of the new agreement will go into effect before

Adriana Garcia Aug 9, 2024, 03:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has joined Fiorentina as a free agent. De Gea, 33, has put pen to paper on a one-year contract with the Serie A side, with an option to extend it for a further season. Editor’s Picks 1

Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 9, 2024, 02:58 PM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Spain continued its long-running domination of international soccer in incredible fashion on Friday, claiming the men’s Olympic gold medal with a frantic, frenzied 5-3 extra-time victory over France in a match

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 9, 2024, 04:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Asked to summarise the relationship between manager Erik ten Hag and Manchester United‘s new leadership team ahead of the coming season, one club source put it very bluntly. “It’s like in a marriage and someone’s been unfaithful,” they said. “Now they’re back together and

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 9, 2024, 04:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United‘s Antony has admitted he’s still struggling to come to terms with his rise from a difficult upbringing in Brazil to Premier League footballer. The forward has been heavily criticised for his performances since moving to Old Trafford from Ajax for £85 million

Giulia Gwinn’s penalty saw Germany beat Spain in the bronze medal match. Alexia Putellas missed a stoppage time penalty as world champions Spain were beaten 1-0 by Germany in the bronze medal match in women’s football at the Olympic Games in Lyon on Friday. Ann-Katrin Berger dramatically saved from the two-time Ballon d’Or winner in

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 9, 2024, 09:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona have completed the signing of RB Leipzig‘s versatile forward Dani Olmo, the Catalan club confirmed on Friday. Sources have told ESPN that the deal is worth an initial €55 million ($60m), with an additional €7m due in potential add-ons. The Spain

Aug 9, 2024, 09:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Lee Carsley has taken charge of England on an interim basis Photo by Matt McNulty – The FA/The FA via Getty Images Lee Carsley has been named the interim head coach of England for the start of their upcoming Nations League campaign, the English Football Association (FA)

Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 9, 2024, 06:12 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Emma Hayes wants her players on the U.S. women’s national team to train together, prepare together and play together as a unit on the field. She also very much wants them

Lizzy Becherano Aug 8, 2024, 11:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo Martino called Jordi Alba in for praise for his record-breaking four assists in a 4-3 victory over Toronto FC in the Leagues Cup round of 32, labeling the player a “number 10 who plays at left-back.” Alba provided

Adam Brown Aug 8, 2024, 07:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Real Sociedad’s Merino nearing move to Arsenal Arsenal are looking to complete their swoop of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel

Aug 8, 2024, 07:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions U.S.-born Mexico international Julián Araujo is closing in on a transfer from Barcelona to English Premier League side Bournemouth, a source confirmed to ESPN. The 22-year-old was unable to secure a place in Barcelona’s first team for the upcoming season and was informed that they would

ESPN News Services Aug 8, 2024, 06:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Valencia sporting director Miguel Angel Corona told reporters Thursday that they bowed out of talks to move midfielder Javi Guerra to Atlético Madrid when they learned the agreement hinged on Diego Simeone’s side backing out of a deal for Chelsea‘s Conor Gallagher. Corona

Doug Greenberg, ESPNAug 8, 2024, 04:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After disappointing at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the United States Women’s National Team is once again the favorite in a major soccer tournament final after entering the Olympics with rare plus odds. The USWNT sports -225 odds to win the gold medal against