Messi PK seals comeback to oust LAFC from cup

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to do “something special” to beat Paris Saint-Germain next week and reach the Champions League final. The Gunners lost Tuesday’s semifinal, first leg at Emirates Stadium as Ousmane Dembélé’s fourth-minute strike was enough to hand the visitors a priceless advantage. Editor’s Picks Arsenal have never won Europe’s premier club competition…

The United States women’s national team will face China in a pair of games this spring as head coach Emma Hayes continues to evaluate players who will help her squad on the road toward the 2027 World Cup. The teams will meet at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn., on May 31 and again on…

Jeff CarlisleFeb 20, 2025, 11:04 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Since the start of the year, there had been a lot of talk about head coach Emma Hayes’ desire to “bridge the gap” within the U.S. women’s national team. The first tier of players are…

Jen Beattie joined Bay FC from Arsenal last year. Getty Bay FC defender Jen Beattie on Tuesday announced her retirement after an 18-year career. The 33-year-old made the decision public after one season with the NWSL expansion side. “I retired from Scotland a couple of years ago, but now I’m hanging up the boots for good,…

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 13, 2025, 05:30 PM ET Pep Guardiola said he turned down the chance to revamp his Manchester City squad in the summer and admitted it was the wrong decision after watching injuries play a significant role in their disappointing start to the season. Editor’s Picks 2 Related City are set to bring…

Aston Villa are close to agreeing a loan deal for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, sources have told ESPN. ESPN reported on Friday that Unai Emery’s team had expressed an interest in signing the England international and it now looks likely that Rashford could join them. Rashford is set to move to Villa Park until…