USMNT, Betis' Johnny Cardoso 'motivated' by transfer interest

USMNT, Betis’ Johnny Cardoso ‘motivated’ by transfer interest

Constant transfer speculation is giving Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso extra motivation to play at his best, according to the United States international. Cardoso, 23, has thrived with Betis since joining the LaLiga club a year ago from Brazilian outfit Internacional. Tottenham, AC Milan and Atlético Madrid are widely reported to be interested in the…

Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti on January signings: 'We'll see'

Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti on January signings: ‘We’ll see’

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 2, 2025, 07:41 AM ET Carlo Ancelotti said “we’ll see” if Real Madrid can add to their squad during the January transfer window, after the LaLiga giants had an approach for Trent Alexander-Arnold rejected earlier this week. Editor’s Picks 2 Related ESPN reported on Tuesday that Premier League leaders Liverpool…

Rodri: Cristiano Ronaldo shouldn't question my Ballon d'Or

Rodri: Cristiano Ronaldo shouldn’t question my Ballon d’Or

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has said he cannot understand why Cristiano Ronaldo questioned his selection as the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo said that Vinícius Júnior deserved the prize over Rodri because the Real Madrid forward had “won the Champions League and scored in the final.” Asked…

NWSL's San Diego Wave set to hire Jonas Eidevall - sources

NWSL’s San Diego Wave set to hire Jonas Eidevall – sources

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 2, 2025, 04:56 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 Jonas Eidevall has long been pursued by NWSL clubs. Photo by Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Jonas Eidevall…

Arsenal's need for January signings shown in Brentford win

Arsenal’s need for January signings shown in Brentford win

LONDON — At some point this month, Arsenal will have to make the same judgement call they did in the summer: do we have enough in attack to win the Premier League? Wednesday’s 3-1 win at Brentford on New Year’s Day was inconclusive. Manager Mikel Arteta has said the search for solutions without Bukayo Saka…

NYCFC loan midfielder James Sands to Bundesliga's St. Pauli

NYCFC loan midfielder James Sands to Bundesliga’s St. Pauli

New York City FC loaned homegrown midfielder James Sands to the German Bundesliga side FC St. Pauli. The loan announced Wednesday runs through June 30, but can be extended through 2025-26 if certain conditions are met. Editor’s Picks 1 Related NYCFC previously loaned Sands to Rangers FC of the Scottish Premiership for 41 matches from…