5:59 PM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Atletico Madrid have strengthened their attack with the signing of Luis Suarez from Barcelona. The Catalan club confirmed on Wednesday that the Uruguay striker will leave for the Spanish capital and will hold a farewell press conference on Thursday. Suarez, 33, joins Atletico on a free transfer, although
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Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has been revealed as a potential investor in Wrexham AFC, the Welsh team playing in the National League — the fifth tier of English football. The Wrexham Supporters Trust Board, which runs the former EFL team, announced on Wednesday that Reynolds, who has starred in films such as “Deadpool” and “Blade:
It may seem unconscionable to suggest that a club that won the Treble last season, a club that’s coming off 22 wins on the spin (including an 8-0 drubbing of Schalke in their season opener Friday), a club that last lost a match on Dec. 7, 2019 — and has won every game, bar one,
The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — you can find out when the windows close here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Plus, check out all the latest major completed transfers across Europe. TOP STORY: Man City to ask for Gimenez extension Manchester City have
Thirty four years after making his professional debut, Japanese forward Kazuyoshi Miura became the oldest player to appear in a J-League first division match when he led Yokohama FC on Wednesday at the age of 53. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) The player known as “King Kazu”, who started his career
Kepa Arrizabalaga is used to things happening fast. At age 23, he had made 53 La Liga appearances when Chelsea made him the world’s most expensive goalkeeper in summer 2018. Athletic Bilbao finished a modest 16th place that season. Kepa had one international cap for Spain, earned in a 5-0 friendly win over Costa Rica.
In the German state of Bavaria, the nights are beginning to draw in and a there’s a distinct autumnal chill in the air, which can only mean one thing: Bayern Munich players frollicking in leather shorts. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and
Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro has said his side are excited about the challenge of facing new Tottenham signing Alex Morgan in the FA Cup quarterfinal on Saturday. Morgan, 31, joined Spurs from Orlando Pride for the entirety of the 2020-21 season but has yet to make her first appearance for the side. The two-time USWNT
On Tuesday, long-term assistant to Pep Guardiola, and former coach of New York City FC, Domenec Torrent eased the pressure he was already facing after less than two months in charge of Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo, the reigning Brazilian and South American champions. Last Thursday his side was humbled 5-0 away to Independiente del
7:14 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent At the start of a season that will be busier than any he has known before, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got an early look at what he has in reserve in a 3-0 win vs. Luton Town in the Carabao Cup. If defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday highlighted the shortcomings
The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — you can find out when the windows close here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Plus, check out all the latest major completed transfers across Europe. Wolves to move for Costa Tuttosport has suggested that Jorge Mendes is
From a neutral standpoint, it would be absolutely thrilling if Luis Suarez joined Atletico Madrid. From an Atleti point of view, it might — just might — be sufficient to give them the natural, instinctive goal threat they’ve been missing for years. From La Liga’s vista, retaining a world-class superstar and legendary talent — rather
Sep 21, 2020 Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Austin Lindberg It’s “as you were” in the top five of this week’s edition of MLS Power Rankings, with Columbus winning for the third time in its past four contests to maintain its place
Giovani dos Santos showed he is still capable of the spectacular with a brilliant goal in the Clasico Nacional vs. Chivas. Photo Mauricio Salas/ by Jam Media/Getty Images MEXICO CITY — The joke among some Mexico fans is that Giovani dos Santos‘ club career has gone in reverse order, starting at Barcelona and ending up at
When you’ve been watching football for as long as we have, it’s easy to get lulled into thinking you’ve seen and heard it all before. However, when an international training session has to be temporarily halted due to a marauding parrot, you quickly realise that the beautiful game still has plenty of fresh nonsense left
The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — you can find out when the windows close here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Plus, check out all the latest major completed transfers across Europe. TOP STORY: Real Madrid, Liverpool target Mbappe in 2021 Both Real Madrid
6:10 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent WOLVERHAMPTON, England — If Manchester City started this season facing questions, they provided some early answers with a 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Will they be able to cut out some of the sloppy performances that dogged them last season? That they battled past Wolves — who beat them twice
The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — you can find out when the windows open and close here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Plus, check out all the latest major completed transfers across Europe. TOP STORY: Battle to sign Mbappe heating up Both Real
3:13 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United might need five games to get up to speed. 2 Related The Norwegian watched United slip to a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday as they got their campaign off to the worst possible start. And after a short preseason,
The Premier League had its first heavyweight battle as Liverpool handled Chelsea, league play began in the German Bundesliga and Italian Serie A, plus we got a good look at Real Madrid. It’s Monday, and Gab Marcotti reacts to the biggest moments in the sport of football from the past week. Jump to: Liverpool vs.