Jan 13, 2025, 10:33 AM ET Former England captain Casey Stoney was named coach of the Canada women’s team on Monday in a three-year deal that runs through the next Women’s World Cup, with an option for 2028. The 42-year-old Stoney had been hired in 2021 by the San Diego Wave FC and was the…
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 13, 2025, 06:37 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Plans have been revealed for a revamped Welsh League Cup that could hand Wrexham a way into Europe,…
Jan 13, 2025, 06:50 AM ET Enzo Maresca has admitted he feels “shame” about the treatment of Ben Chilwell but has reiterated that the full-back does not fit into his Chelsea plans. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Chilwell, 28, had made 70 Premier League appearances for the west London club in the four years before Maresca’s…
Jan 13, 2025, 08:00 AM ET MIAMI — Mauricio Pochettino has led some of the most distinguished clubs in Europe, but when he accepted the role of U.S. men’s national team manager, he made the choice to step into a new environment in the international game. Four months into the job, Pochettino continues to navigate…
The Premier League season is just past the halfway point, and VAR controversy has never been far away. But which of the contentious decisions have truly been controversial? And when have they fallen under the label “referee’s call”? ESPN can reveal the official list of VAR errors as logged by the Premier League’s Key Match…
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJan 13, 2025, 05:29 AM ET Contract talks between Napoli and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had broken down. Cesare Purini/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is nearing a move to Paris Saint-Germain, a source has told ESPN, with the two clubs set to meet on Monday to finalise the deal. A source told…
Jan 13, 2025, 04:42 AM ET Mikel Arteta defended Kai Havertz and his Arsenal players after a wasteful FA Cup defeat to Manchester United, and said a potential striker signing is “not in my hands.” Editor’s Picks 2 Related Arsenal spurned a series of glaring chances in a 1-1 draw against United on Sunday before…
Jan 13, 2025, 03:26 AM ET Scott McTominay has impressed at Napoli since his move from Manchester United. SSC NAPOLI/SSC NAPOLI via Getty Images Napoli manager Antonio Conte praised the impact of Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku — both in their first season at the club — after their 2-0 Serie A win over Hellas Verona…
Jan 12, 2025, 08:31 PM ET Napoli reportedly want Alejandro Garnacho to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, while Internazionale have been linked with a surprise move for Gianluigi Donnarumma. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades TOP…
Jan 12, 2025, 07:54 PM ET There was no Premier League fixtures as the FA Cup took center-stage in England this weekend, with Manchester United’s thrilling shootout win over Arsenal stealing the headlines. The Bundesliga returned with a bang, while Atletico Madrid quietly sealed Spain’s “Winter Champions” crown in Barcelona’s and Real Madrid’s absence. On…