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Security failures led to Copa América final chaos – report
Tisha ThompsonApr 17, 2025, 12:59 PM ET Close Tisha Thompson is an investigative reporter for ESPN based in Washington, D.C. Her work appears on all platforms, both domestically and internationally. Officials for Miami-Dade County said a lack of intelligence gathering, insufficient security perimeters and large numbers of unticketed fans on stadium grounds led to the…
FIFA World Cup 2026 host city posters: Astronauts, cowboys, lobsters
FIFA has unveiled its official host city posters for the men’s 2026 World Cup — due to take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer — and it’s an eye-catching collection which ranges from the astoundingly artistic to the sublimely surreal. The world game’s governing body has been commissioning individual venue artworks…
Angel City hires former Bayern Munich coach Alexander Straus
Apr 17, 2025, 10:50 AM ET Angel City FC has hired Alexander Straus as the team’s new head coach following an extensive search that sporting director Mark Parsons detailed to ESPN. Straus was previously in charge of Bayern Munich women, who are currently positioned to win a third straight league title under the 49-year-old Norwegian’s…
How Liverpool sealed Salah, Van Dijk contracts amid struggle to keep Alexander-Arnold
LIVERPOOL, England — In the foyer of Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre last Friday, giant television screens beamed out the news that many fans on Merseyside had been waiting to hear all season. After months of speculation that he would leave the club on a free transfer when his contract expired in the summer, star forward…
Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool captain signs contract extension
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract at Anfield, ending months of speculation over his future. Van Dijk’s previous deal was set to expire this summer. Negotiations, led by sporting director Richard Hughes, have been taking place with Van Dijk’s representative, Neil Fewings, for several months. Sources have told ESPN that from…
Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli hails ‘dream’ night
Apr 17, 2025, 04:51 AM ET Gabriel Martinelli was ecstatic to follow in the footsteps of Arsenal legend Thierry Henry by scoring at the Bernabeú stadium in Wednesday’s 2-1 win at Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Brazilian striker struck a late winner as Arsenal eliminated holders Madrid 5-1 on aggregate to reach the…
Transfer rumors, news: Man Utd to replace Onana with Santos?
Apr 17, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Manchester United are looking at Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kauã Santos, while Chelsea are leading the race to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap. 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…
Champions League 2024-25: Way-too-early semifinal picks
Apr 17, 2025, 04:00 AM ET The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals brought plenty of intrigue as Arsenal beat Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain held off a valiant comeback from Aston Villa, Inter Milan knocked out Bayern Munich, and Barcelona progressed despite a second-leg loss to Borussia Dortmund. So, as the dust settles on this week’s mayhem,…
UWCL: Can Chelsea, Arsenal stop a Barcelona vs. Lyon final?
Apr 17, 2025, 04:00 AM ET The stage is set for a thrilling UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal showdown this weekend, with Arsenal hosting Lyon and Chelsea taking on familiar foes in Barcelona. The storylines are practically written. All four teams are under new leadership and are hungry to secure a place in the coveted…