Apr 16, 2025, 10:05 AM ET Gabon forward Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 following a fall from the 11th floor of a building in China, the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) said on Wednesday. Boupendza, who joined Zhejiang FC earlier this year, was in good form with four goals in six matches….
André Onana will return to the Manchester United team for their crucial Europa League clash against Lyon, head coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed. Onana was omitted for the 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday after making two errors in the first game against Lyon last week. But the goalkeeper will return for the second…
Ian DarkeApr 16, 2025, 05:00 AM ET Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most recognizable soccer…
Apr 16, 2025, 08:00 AM ET The United States will soon have a second-division women’s professional league for the first time. WPSL Pro plans to launch late next year as a second-tier league, the organization announced on Wednesday. The league’s original intent was to launch in the third division, but league and club investors saw…
Apr 16, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has set out his priorities for a summer transfer and would join Real Madrid over Manchester City, while Manchester United are keen on RB Leipzig and Netherlands international attacking midfielder Xavi Simons. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around…
UEFA have announced that Linkin Park will play a pre-match show before the Champions League final kicks off on May 31.
Apr 16, 2025, 05:25 AM ET Harry Kane has said he adapted his penalty-taking technique after watching Brazilian forward Neymar and other high-profile spot-kick specialists. The England captain said he used to go for power and precision but now tries to spot an early move from the goalkeeper before taking a penalty. “There’s quite a…
Apr 16, 2025, 05:15 AM ET Matildas star Mary Fowler has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and is in a race against time to play in next year’s home Asian Cup. Manchester City had been hopeful the brilliant winger had avoided the dreaded injury, suffered when she appeared to wrench her right knee while…
Apr 16, 2025, 04:58 AM ET Carlos Tevez wants former teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to take part in his farewell game in Buenos Aires. While a date has not been set, Tevez, who retired from football in 2022 after a successful career in the Premier League and Serie A, has begun to plan…
DORTMUND, Germany — There was almost a reluctance from Barcelona’s players to go and celebrate with their supporters on Tuesday after reaching a first UEFA Champions League semifinal since 2019. The satisfaction of moving into the final four was contrasted with what had been a humbling 3-1 defeat against Borussia Dortmund, with the competition’s new…