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Sources: Quakes to hire U.S. assistant Gonzalez
Luchi Gonzalez will remain assistant coach with the USMNT through the 2022 World Cup before taking over in San Jose. John…
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Elon Musk says he’s buying Manchester United — but if it’s a joke, the SEC is unlikely to laugh
Elon Musk is either getting into international soccer or else may have scored an own goal and teed up more…
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How Casey Stoney turned San Diego Wave into an NWSL title contender
Casey Stoney described herself as “a no-bulls— manager” upon her arrival as the first head coach of San Diego Wave…
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Brazil-Argentina qualifier won’t be replayed
The World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil suspended last year will not be replayed, the Argentine Football Association (AFA)…
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Transfer Talk: USMNT’s Pulisic to Newcastle, AC Milan, Atletico, Juventus?
The summer transfer window is here, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you…
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Dortmund extend England teen Bynoe-Gittens
Borussia Dortmund moved quickly to secure the future of England youth international Jamie Bynoe-Gittens after he inspired Dortmund’s comeback at…
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City sign left-back Gomez from Anderlecht
6:06 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht. The 21-year-old has signed…
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Klopp facing striker crunch for Man Utd clash
Injuries and suspensions have left Jurgen Klopp thin in the striker department ahead of a key game. Getty Images Liverpool manager…
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Andersen receives death threats after Nunez red
Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen said he has received death threats directed at him and his family after he was…
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LaLiga Confidential: ESPN asks players about life and football
Our first LaLiga Confidential focused on the players and their off-field pursuits. You’ll enjoy the results. Gabriel Meza The 2022-23 LaLiga…
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Ranking every Premier League transfer ever between the Big Six clubs
When looking back over 30 years of the Premier League, it might feel as though transfers between the Big Six…
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Tuchel faces FA probe after criticising referee
Thomas Tuchel is being investigated by the English Football Association (FA) over comments he made regarding referee Anthony Taylor after…
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United eye Espanyol forward Raul de Tomas
Espanyol and Spain forward Raul de Tomas was one of LaLiga’s top scorers last season. David Ramos/Getty Images The summer transfer…
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Romero hair-pulling red card and Richarlison offside headlines the VAR Review
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made and are they…
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Liverpool disappoint as 3/10 Darwin Nunez made a mess vs. Crystal Palace
Liverpool failed to secure their first win of the Premier League season after drawing 1-1 with Crystal Palace at Anfield…
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Transfer Talk: Atletico Madrid to offer Ronaldo an exit from Manchester United
The summer transfer window is here, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you…
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Klopp: Nunez was judged by critics too early
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised Darwin Nunez‘s physicality and technical ability, saying the striker’s critics had not given him enough…
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MLS Power Rankings: An LAFC Supporters’ Shield looks inevitable
What feels more inevitable: LAFC winning the Supporters’ Shield or Sebastian Driussi winning MVP? The questions now are whether the…
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Premier League’s best and worst kits of the past 30 years
There have been hundreds, nay, thousands of kits to grace the Premier League since the league’s inception in 1992-93. Some…
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Sources: United adamant Ronaldo will stay
8:51 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United remain adamant Cristiano Ronaldo will not leave before the transfer deadline despite growing…
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Real Madrid’s unlikely goal scorers cover up new signings’ struggles in a signature comeback win
6:53 PM ET Alex KirklandESPN FC David Alaba’s goal secured a win over Real Madrid in their LaLiga season opener…
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Man Utd at disaster’s door, Chelsea-Spurs gets feisty, Madrid rally while Barca sputter
With Spain’s LaLiga and Italy’s Serie A kicking off this weekend, all of Europe’s major football leagues are back in…
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Carlo said I’d net ‘crazy’ Madrid winner – Alaba
7:42 PM ET Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez David Alaba said Carlo Ancelotti told him he’d score a free kick winner…
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Transfer Talk: Chelsea see second bid to sign Gordon rebuffed by Everton
The summer transfer window is here, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you…
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Man United still haunted by last season – De Gea
7:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent David de Gea has said Manchester United are struggling to get over last season’s traumatic…
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Afghanistan women’s national soccer team in exile: ‘The heart that is still beating’
MELBOURNE, Australia — Grey clouds loom large over Ron Barassi Reserve, a small community ground tucked away by the Yarra…
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Tuchel: Taylor shouldn’t ref Chelsea again
Thomas Tuchel has suggested referee Anthony Taylor should not be allowed to officiate Chelsea matches after claiming his players are…
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Sources: ‘Horrified’ Ten Hag cancels Utd day off
1:45 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Erik ten Hag cancelled a planned day off for his Manchester United squad following the…
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Conte, Tuchel revel in pair of sideline faceoffs
Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte admitted they enjoyed their touchline bust-up after both managers were sent off at the end…
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Tuchel, Conte start latest installment of the Battle at the Bridge
LONDON — Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur signaled their intent to be London’s best in the 2022-23 Premier League season, but…
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Man United unveil green third kit, but how do other top clubs compare?
Manchester United’s new 2022-23 third kit departs from their traditional colours with a striking green design. Adidas Manchester United have revealed…
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Ten Hag: I wanted to sub whole team at half-time
4:08 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Erik ten Hag said he wanted to substitute his entire Manchester United team at half-time…
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea’s Fofana move stalls as Foxes hold out for £80m
The summer transfer window is here, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you…
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Arteta: 2-goal Jesus has raised Arsenal standard
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke of Gabriel Jesus‘s positive impact on the rest of the squad after the Brazilian marked…
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LaLiga 2022-23 preview: Will Barcelona topple Real Madrid? What to watch for ahead of new season
Football fans around the world will tune in as LaLiga returns to action (stream matches, highlights on season on ESPN+).…
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Barcelona’s new faces fail to click as Lewandowski and Raphinha are shut out on debuts
Barcelona are looking to Lewandowski to deliver in front of goal, and will hope his showing against Rayo isn’t a…
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100 days to 2022 World Cup: Why your team will (and won’t) win in Qatar
Your team is going to lose the World Cup. Probably. Almost every team is going to lose the World Cup.…
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Transfer Talk: Chelsea’s Fofana move stalls as Foxes hold out for £80m
The summer transfer window is here, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you…
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MLS is now a transfer-market destination league
When the summer transfer window closed the night of Aug. 4, it concluded a stellar period of business for MLS.…
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LIVE Transfer Talk: With Ronaldo staying, Man United push for Kalajdzic, Rabiot
The summer transfer window is here, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you…
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Xavi after Barca draw: We need more signings
Xavi Hernandez says Barcelona still need to strengthen their squad after opening the season with a disappointing goalless draw against…
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Mbappe: Real Madrid are ‘Ballon d’Or machine’
Kylian Mbappe has labelled Real Madrid a “Ballon d’Or machine” after six of their players were nominated in the 30-man…
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Man United hit new low after a dismal loss against a brilliant Brentford
3:20 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent LONDON — After a 2-1 loss to Brighton in their opening match, Manchester United lost…
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