Apr 10, 2025, 01:54 PM ET Alejandro Domínguez, the president of South American soccer’s ruling body CONMEBOL, made an official proposal on Thursday to expand the men’s 2030 World Cup from 32 teams to 64. FIFA is aware of the proposal that was first introduced in March by a delegate from Uruguay during an online…
Apr 10, 2025, 12:20 PM ET Portland Thorns and Venezuela women’s national team forward Deyna Castellanos said she does not know when it will be safe for her to travel outside of the United States due to uncertainty around potential travel bans to the United States for dozens of countries, including Venezuela. “The uncertainty of…
Apr 10, 2025, 12:11 PM ET BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG, Germany — I’m writing this week’s column while speeding through the Baden-Württemberg countryside on the Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway network. Green leaves are filling up the trees and there are discernible signs of spring blossom wherever you look. This is my favorite time in the German football…
Apr 10, 2025, 11:29 AM ET Kyle Walker has said his “heart kicked in” when he attempted to persuade referee Matteo Marchetti to avoid showing Dele Alli a red card on his Como Debut, but admitted he would not have done the same for any other opponent. Dele’s first professional football match in 748 days…
Apr 10, 2025, 10:45 AM ET Atlético Madrid have extended their agreement with kit supplier Nike until 2035, the LaLiga club announced on Thursday. The Rojiblancos have not disclosed how much the deal is worth but a club source has told ESPN that Atlético will receive almost double what they got under the previous contract…
Apr 10, 2025, 11:07 AM ET Kylian Mbappé‘s legal team is going on “the attack” to try and resolve the dispute between the World Cup winner and his former club Paris Saint-Germain. The France striker argues PSG owes him €55 million ($61m) in unpaid wages, and his lawyers claim they have asked the Paris court…
Euro 2025 kicks off on July 2, when 16 women’s teams will have the chance to get their hands on the iconic trophy. But how likely is each one to win the tournament? The question seems simple enough, but it mixes in all manner of elements: Star quality, squad depth, national confidence, weaknesses, tactical approaches,…
Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 PM ET Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr have offered 40-year-old forward Cristiano Ronaldo a new two-year contract, but Barcelona fear Saudi interest in Liverpool’s Luis Díaz. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades |…
Apr 10, 2025, 04:46 AM ET Dean Huijsen has not ruled out a move to Real Madrid in the future while confirming he has a clause included in his contract with Bournemouth that allows him to leave for a set fee. Sources told ESPN last month that the Spain centre-back is a target for Madrid…
Barcelona fear Saudi Pro League interest in Liverpool’s Luis Díaz, while Napoli want to sign Alejandro Garnacho and Georgiy Sudakov. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades TOP STORIES – Source: Salah edging closer to…