The countdown to next summer’s Euro 2025 has officially begun, with the tournament draw revealing the path to glory for the 16 nations competing in Switzerland for the prestigious title of European champions. In the history of the competition dating back to 1982, only five nations have claimed the trophy. Sweden, the Netherlands and England…
Defending champions Inter Milan stormed to a 6-0 win at Lazio in Serie A on Monday with quick-fire goals either side of halftime. Hakan Calhanoglu put Inter in front from the spot in the 41st minute, after a penalty award for handball, and Federico Dimarco doubled the lead before the break with a volley. Nicolo…
Dec 16, 2024, 03:05 PM ET Ademola Lookman was named the CAF African Footballer of the Year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco after a stellar season with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team. Zambia’s Barbra Banda won the women’s prize after firing the Orlando Pride to the NWSL Championship, scoring the…
Dec 16, 2024, 12:42 PM ET The draw for the UEFA Women’s European Championship 2025 was made on Monday, with holders England set to face France in Group D and World Cup winners Spain to come up against Italy in Group B. England will also play against 2017 winners the Netherlands and tournament debutants Wales…
Dec 16, 2024, 11:37 AM ET With United States striker Folarin Balogun injured, AS Monaco manager Adi Hütter said he is looking for an extra striker in January to give the team more firepower up front. The team have been showing signs of fatigue in recent weeks, both in Ligue 1 and Champions League They…
Dec 16, 2024, 11:01 AM ET Manchester City have confirmed a fan passed away after a medical incident. Getty A Manchester City fan died after a medical incident at Sunday’s match against Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium, the club confirmed on Monday. In a statement, the club said: “Manchester City are aware of the tragic…
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 16, 2024, 09:39 AM ET LaLiga will formally report a gesture aimed by Vinícius Júnior at Rayo Vallecano fans after Real Madrid’s 3-3 draw on Saturday, as well as fan chanting which preceded it, sources have told ESPN. Vinícius was a second-half substitute in the LaLiga clash in Vallecas, which…
Dec 16, 2024, 10:00 AM ET United States men’s national team international Christian Pulisic is closing in on a contract extension at AC Milan, while Manchester United are plotting a move for Greek wonderkid Charalampos Kostoulas. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip and rumors from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals…
Dec 16, 2024, 09:14 AM ET Women’s Euro 2025 will take place in Switzerland next summer. Francesco Scaccianoce – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Prize money for the 2025 Women’s European Championship will more than double compared to the previous edition, with the 16 teams sharing €41 million ($43m), UEFA said Monday. Each federation will get a…
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCDec 16, 2024, 09:10 AM ET Another European soccer weekend is in the books, we’re fast approaching the holidays and the midway point of the season, and we’ve got plenty to talk about. Where shall we begin? How about Liverpool making a mess (thanks to Andy Robertson’s early red card)…