Month: August 2024

Aug 1, 2024, 09:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The contenders at the 2024 Olympic Games women’s soccer tournament are down to the final eight as the United States gears up for a quarterfinal clash on Saturday against Japan. The USWNT won all its games in the group stage under new coach Emma Hayes in

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 1, 2024, 05:46 AM ET LOS ANGELES — For most clubs, the summer transfer window is about refreshing the playing squad. For Manchester United, it’s also been about clearing out manager Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff and pretty much starting again. Aside from bringing back one of the greatest goal scorers the

Adriana Garcia Aug 1, 2024, 06:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Lionel Messi has been named in the Copa América Team of the Tournament. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Lionel Messi is among five Argentina players included in Conmebol’s 2024 Copa América team of the tournament, named over two weeks after it finished. The Argentina captain scored only

Gabriel Tan Aug 1, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The hope for Japan was always to advance from the group stage of the women’s football tournament at the Paris Olympics — but it was never going to be easy. Drawn alongside reigning world champions Spain, perennial contenders Brazil and African powerhouses Nigeria, Japan

Adriana Garcia Aug 1, 2024, 04:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil striker Neymar has admitted “there are days that I want to give up” during his recovery process following a serious knee injury. The Al Hilal forward has been sidelined since October after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee

Open Extended Reactions Saudi Arabia has included plans to construct 11 new stadiums, including one that will be built 350 metres above the ground, as part of its formal bid to stage the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Although Saudi Arabia is the only country aiming to secure hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup, having

ESPN News Services Aug 1, 2024, 12:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazilian sensation Endrick made his Real Madrid debut in a 1-0 friendly loss to AC Milan on Wednesday. The match, played at Chicago’s Soldier Field in front of a crowd of 61,568, served as a showcase for the 18-year-old forward despite the absence

Aug 1, 2024, 01:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Tony Gustavsson’s reign as head coach of the Matildas is over, with Football Australia confirming on Thursday afternoon that it had mutually agreed to part ways with the coach following the conclusion of his contract. Gustavsson, 50, was appointed to Matildas role in September 2020 on

Marissa Lordanic Jul 31, 2024, 09:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s the hope that kills you. Arguably even more so when the hope has no right to exist. Nothing about this Olympic campaign suggested the Matildas deserved to make it to the knockout stage at Paris 2024, and there was even less evidence that

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 31, 2024, 10:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have been dealt a double injury blow with Leny Yoro and Rasmus Højlund set for lengthy spells on the sidelines, a source has told ESPN. Yoro has been ruled out for three months for a foot injury while Højlund will miss the

Open Extended Reactions Chelsea have accepted a bid worth £33 million (42.42 million) before add-ons from Atlético Madrid for Conor Gallagher after the midfielder rejected a new contract offer to stay at Stamford Bridge, sources told ESPN. The 24-year-old is yet to agree personal terms with the LaLiga club and will decide his future in

Jeff Kassouf Jul 31, 2024, 07:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Longtime United States women’s national team forward and two-time World Cup-winner Christen Press has been reactivated from Angel City‘s season-ending injury list and is available for selection in the team’s match against San Diego Wave FC on Thursday. Press last played on June 11,

Jul 31, 2024, 06:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Steve McClaren has left his role as Manchester United assistant coach to become head coach of Jamaica‘s men’s national team, the Jamaica Football Federation announced Wednesday. McClaren has signed a two-year contract and will be tasked with qualifying the team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.