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Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJun 29, 2023, 02:45 AM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. ST. LOUIS -- In international soccer lingo, Wednesday night's Gold Cup match between the United States and St. Kitts and Nevis was, technically, a competitive one. Anyone who watched the Americans' 6-0 win can appreciate the irony of that designation....

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Jun 28, 2023, 03:56 PM ET Jose Mourinho wore a microphone to "protect himself" when his AS Roma side faced Monza in May, but he could not resist a dig at the referee after the game and was handed a 10-day touchline ban on Wednesday. Mourinho will miss his team's Serie A season opener due to the suspension and was also given a €50,000 euros ($54,610) fine for comments made towards referee Daniele Chiffi, the Italian FA said....

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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 28, 2023, 11:01 AM ET Antony has denied allegations of domestic violence on social media. Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images Manchester United footballer Antony has denied accusations of domestic violence in a statement posted on social media Wednesday. ESPN Brazil confirmed earlier this week that Antony's ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin, filed a police report against him earlier this month, alleging four incidents of domestic violence, bodily injury and threat....

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Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJun 28, 2023, 11:59 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Jesus Ferreira scored a hat trick for the U.S. in its Gold Cup win over St. Kitts on Wednesday. John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images ST. LOUIS -- Jesus Ferreira scored a hat trick and the United States beat St. Kitts and Nevis 6-0 to equal its largest margin of victory in the Gold Cup....

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJun 28, 2023, 11:59 PM ETCloseCovers the Pac-12.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.Jesus Ferreira scored a hat trick for the U.S. in its Gold C…

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Jun 28, 2023, 08:05 AM ET Football players in Italy will be banned from wearing No. 88 as part of an initiative combating antisemitism, it was announced on Tuesday. The No. 88 is a numerical code for "Heil Hi**er"; H is the eighth letter of the alphabet. In March, a fan wearing a Lazio shirt with the name "Hi**erson" and the No....

Jun 28, 2023, 08:05 AM ETFootball players in Italy will be banned from wearing No. 88 as part of an initiative combating antisemitism, it was announced on Tuesday.The No. 88 is a numerical code for…

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Harvey Elliott celebrates after scoring England's second goal against Germany at the UEFA Under-21 Championship. England finished the UEFA European Under-21 Championship group stage with maximum points after a 2-0 victory over Germany on Wednesday that eliminated the tournament holders from the competition. England, who had already guaranteed top spot in Group C and a place in the quarterfinals, took control of the game at Georgia's Batumi Arena early in the first half after well-taken finishes from Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer and Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott....

Harvey Elliott celebrates after scoring England’s second goal against Germany at the UEFA Under-21 Championship.England finished the UEFA European Under-21 Championship group stage with maxim…

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Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJun 28, 2023, 04:49 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Gerardo "Tata" Martino is returning to MLS as the coach of Inter Miami CF, the club announced Wednesday. The hire comes in the wake of fellow Argentine Lionel Messi's announcement earlier this month that he intends to sign with the club....

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJun 28, 2023, 04:49 PM ETCloseCovers the Pac-12.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.Gerardo “Tata” Martino is returning to MLS as th…

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Jun 28, 2023, 04:27 PM ET Brighton's Moises Caicedo continues to be linked with seveerl Premier League rivals. Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images The summer transfer window is open for some leagues in Europe, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Man Utd, Chelsea eyeing Brighton's Caicedo…...

Jun 28, 2023, 04:27 PM ETBrighton’s Moises Caicedo continues to be linked with seveerl Premier League rivals. Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty ImagesThe summer transfer window is open for some lea…

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Jun 28, 2023, 02:49 PM ET United States forward Timothy Weah has arrived in Turin, Juventus said on Wednesday, ahead of the player's move to the Serie A club from Ligue 1 side Lille. Juventus shared pictures and a video of the 23-year-old's arrival at the Turin airport on both their website and social media. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)...

Jun 28, 2023, 02:49 PM ETUnited States forward Timothy Weah has arrived in Turin, Juventus said on Wednesday, ahead of the player’s move to the Serie A club from Ligue 1 side Lille.Juventus s…

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Jun 28, 2023, 02:49 PM ET The big story of this summer transfer window has been the rise of the Saudi Pro League as a hot destination looking to attract the biggest stars in European football, and with the Saudis, bankrolled by the $620 billion Public Investment Fund (PIF), taking the market by storm, we bring you the latest updates on who is making the move to the kingdom, who is saying "thanks, but no thanks" and who is still mulling it over....

Jun 28, 2023, 02:49 PM ETThe big story of this summer transfer window has been the rise of the Saudi Pro League as a hot destination looking to attract the biggest stars in European football, and w…

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Jun 28, 2023, 12:16 PM ET Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has completed a transfer from Chelsea to Saudi Pro League team Al Ahli, the clubs announced Wednesday. The 31-year-old becomes the latest Premier League star to move to Saudi Arabia and will link up with the Jeddah-based side ahead of the 2023-24 season. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)...

Jun 28, 2023, 12:16 PM ETGoalkeeper Edouard Mendy has completed a transfer from Chelsea to Saudi Pro League team Al Ahli, the clubs announced Wednesday.The 31-year-old becomes the latest Premier Le…

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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJun 28, 2023, 07:52 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 Tottenham are on the verge of signing James Maddison from Leicester City in a deal worth in the region of £40 million ($50.7m), sources have told ESPN....

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJun 28, 2023, 07:52 AM ETClose• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, an…

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Jun 28, 2023, 12:06 PM ET Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal to sign Santos teenage striker Angelo, sources told ESPN Brasil's Luciano Borges. The Premier League club made a €15 million ($16.36m) bid to sign the 18-year-old on a permanent transfer from Santos. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Negotiations between the clubs are at an advanced stage and once an agreement is reached with Santos, Chelsea will negotiate personal terms with Angelo....

Jun 28, 2023, 12:06 PM ETChelsea are close to agreeing a deal to sign Santos teenage striker Angelo, sources told ESPN Brasil’s Luciano Borges.The Premier League club made a €15 million ($16.…

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Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jun 28, 2023, 07:19 AM ET Barcelona are among the Spanish clubs to have been handed a transfer boost after changes to LaLiga's financial fair play regulations. Clubs in excess of their league-imposed spending limit for the season -- which includes Barca -- will now be able to spend 50% of anything they save or raise on signing new players....

Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensJun 28, 2023, 07:19 AM ETBarcelona are among the Spanish clubs to have been handed a transfer boost after changes to LaLiga’s financial fair play regulations.Clubs in…

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Jun 28, 2023, 10:19 AM ET Ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 this summer, women's football has already seen some impressive growth in the transfer market. FIFA's 2022 transfer report revealed that international transfers in the women's game have doubled since 2018, with 500 clubs involved last year, and FIFA's chief legal and compliance officer Emilio Garcia Silvero said: "All of this reflects the impressive strides being taken as more and more female players continue to turn professional....

Jun 28, 2023, 10:19 AM ETAhead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 this summer, women’s football has already seen some impressive growth in the transfer market.FIFA’s 2022 transfer…

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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 28, 2023, 08:00 AM ET This summer was supposed to mark the start of a new era at Manchester United. Instead, so far, it's been the same old story. Rather than new owners sweeping into Old Trafford to inject new life into a sleeping giant of a football club, supporters have seen their rivals take the first steps in the transfer window....

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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJun 28, 2023, 07:00 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 Alessia Russo hopes to get her club future sorted before England depart for the Women's World Cup and said the speculation over her next club has been "tough."...

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJun 28, 2023, 07:00 AM ETClose• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, an…

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Jun 28, 2023, 06:23 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain would rather lose Kyiian Mbappe this summer for a transfer fee rather than for nothing in a year's time. Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images The summer transfer window is open for some leagues in Europe, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!...

Jun 28, 2023, 06:23 AM ETParis Saint-Germain would rather lose Kyiian Mbappe this summer for a transfer fee rather than for nothing in a year’s time. Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty ImagesThe su…

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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 28, 2023, 04:19 AM ET Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal with West Ham United for Declan Rice after submitting a third offer for the midfielder of £100 million ($127.1m) plus £5m ($6.3m) in add-ons, sources have told ESPN. Arsenal and West Ham remain in negotiations over the payment structure and total fee, sources have told ESPN, with West Ham wanting £100m up front with £10m in add-ons....

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 28, 2023, 04:19 AM ETArsenal are close to agreeing a deal with West Ham United for Declan Rice after submitting a third offer for the midfielder of £100 million ($127.1…

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Jun 27, 2023, 03:03 PM ET United States women's national team forward Megan Rapinoe said that the upcoming Women's World Cup feels like a "paradigm shift" but that women's sports continue to face challenges in terms of equality. "I think, just in general, women's sports right now feels like we're sort of out of just the dogged fight phase. Not that there's not a lot still to fight for," Rapinoe told reporters on Tuesday as the USWNT gears up for the training camp before the July 20 to Aug....

Jun 27, 2023, 03:03 PM ETUnited States women’s national team forward Megan Rapinoe said that the upcoming Women’s World Cup feels like a “paradigm shift” but that women& #821…

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Harry Kane is Tottenham Hotspur's record goal scorer. Julian Finney/Getty Images Harry Kane has been told by Tottenham Hotspur that he is not available for transfer this summer, sources told ESPN, despite Bayern Munich stepping up their interest in the England captain. It has been reported that Bayern have submitted a €70 million ($76.6m) offer for the Kane, 29, but sources told ESPN that Spurs have not received an official bid from the German champions....

Harry Kane is Tottenham Hotspur’s record goal scorer. Julian Finney/Getty ImagesHarry Kane has been told by Tottenham Hotspur that he is not available for transfer this summer, sources told E…

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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 27, 2023, 04:18 AM ET Manchester City have had their first bid for Declan Rice rejected by West Ham, sources told ESPN. City stepped up their pursuit of the England midfielder on Monday with an offer of £80 million ($102m) plus another £10m in add-ons. However, sources have told ESPN that West Ham have knocked back the bid and are holding out for at least £100m in guaranteed payments....

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 27, 2023, 04:18 AM ETManchester City have had their first bid for Declan Rice rejected by West Ham, sources told ESPN.City stepped up their pursuit of the England midfi…

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Jun 27, 2023, 09:28 PM ET The summer transfer window is open for some leagues in Europe, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Arsenal set to break transfer record for Rice Arsenal have made a third bid for West Ham United captain…...

Jun 27, 2023, 09:28 PM ETThe summer transfer window is open for some leagues in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, …

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Jun 27, 2023, 01:00 PM ET Manchester City have completed the signing of midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea on a four-year contract, the treble winners announced Tuesday. ESPN reported earlier this month the two clubs had agreed a fee of £25 million ($32m) up front for the 29-year-old with another £5m ($6m) due in add-ons, and the Croatia midfielder will now join up with City's squad ahead of the 2023-24 season....

Jun 27, 2023, 01:00 PM ETManchester City have completed the signing of midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea on a four-year contract, the treble winners announced Tuesday.ESPN reported earlier this…

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Jun 27, 2023, 04:32 PM ET Rapper Stormzy has teamed up with Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha to buy ninth-tier English soccer side Croydon Athletic, the club said on Tuesday. Zaha was born in the Ivory Coast but grew up in Croydon from the age of four, while Grime sensation Stormzy also hails from the London borough. The duo have joined forces with former Palace head of player care Danny Young to buy the club....

Jun 27, 2023, 04:32 PM ETRapper Stormzy has teamed up with Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha to buy ninth-tier English soccer side Croydon Athletic, the club said on Tuesday.Zaha was born in the…

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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJun 27, 2023, 09:26 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 Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced talks with Leicester City over the transfer of midfielder James Maddison, sources told ESPN....

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJun 27, 2023, 09:26 AM ETClose• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, an…

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Jun 27, 2023, 02:00 PM ET United States men's national team stars Jordan Morris, Walker Zimmerman and Jesús Ferreira headline the 26-man roster for the Major League Soccer 2023 All-Star Game to be played on July 19. Midfielders Thiago Almada and Hany Mukhtar, forwards Giorgos Giakoumakis and Dénis Bouanga and emerging homegrown stars John Tolkin and Aidan Morris were also among the 26 players to make the cut, announced Tuesday....

Jun 27, 2023, 02:00 PM ETUnited States men’s national team stars Jordan Morris, Walker Zimmerman and Jesús Ferreira headline the 26-man roster for the Major League Soccer 2023 All-Star Game t…

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ESPN Jun 23, 2023, 08:15 AM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli, the club announced on Tuesday. The 26-year-old has agreed a five-year contract with Tottenham and becomes the club's second signing of the summer transfer window after Dejan Kulusevski joined on a permanent deal earlier this month....

ESPNJun 23, 2023, 08:15 AM ETFacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmailTottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli, the club announced on Tuesday.T…

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Jun 26, 2023, 10:23 AM ET Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has asked a Valencia court to postpone his scheduled testimony in a racist abuse case because he is on holiday, according to EFE. As a victim, Vinícius is due to testify via video conference on Tuesday to a judge analysing evidence against three individuals accused of racially abusing the Brazilian forward during a Spanish league game at Valencia on May 21....

Jun 26, 2023, 10:23 AM ETReal Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has asked a Valencia court to postpone his scheduled testimony in a racist abuse case because he is on holiday, according to EFE.As a vi…

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Graham Hunter, Spain writerJun 27, 2023, 05:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Whatever happens next for Ilkay Gundogan and however he performs after achieving supremacy with Manchester City, Barcelona know they've acquired an elite footballer who truly yearned to join them. And a player who might well be the bridge from where they are (fledgling) to where they desperately need to be: grown-up, tougher and smarter....

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Graham Hunter, Spain writerJun 27, 2023, 05:00 AM ETCloseGraham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team.Whatever happens n…

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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jun 26, 2023, 07:59 AM ET Real Madrid remain cautious over the possible signing of Kylian Mbappé, sources have told ESPN, but the club are also hopeful that a deal could finally be done to land the Paris Saint-Germain forward this summer. There is a reluctance to talk openly about the arrival of Mbappé at the Bernabeu after last summer's abrupt U-turn that saw the France international agree a new contract with PSG when he had been on the verge of a move to Madrid....

Alex KirklandRodrigo FaezJun 26, 2023, 07:59 AM ETReal Madrid remain cautious over the possible signing of Kylian Mbappé, sources have told ESPN, but the club are also hopeful that a deal could fin…

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Jun 26, 2023, 08:53 PM ET The summer transfer window is open for some leagues in Europe, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Kane wants Bayern move Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has informed Bayern Munich that they are his preferred destination, with the Bavarian club planning to make an official bid imminently for the 29-year-old, according to Sky Sports Deutschland....

Jun 26, 2023, 08:53 PM ETThe summer transfer window is open for some leagues in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, …

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Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerJun 26, 2023, 11:00 AM ET EA Sports is on a bit of a roll when it comes to using its FIFA games to correctly predict men's World Cup winners, with a flawless streak stretching back four tournaments. The gaming giant has successfully used its football franchise to forecast the winners of each of the past four tournaments: Spain in 2010, Germany in 2014, France in 2018 and Argentina in 2022....

Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerJun 26, 2023, 11:00 AM ETEA Sports is on a bit of a roll when it comes to using its FIFA games to correctly predict men’s World Cup winners, with a flawless strea…

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Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerJun 22, 2023, 11:00 AM ET With the 2023 Women's World Cup now just weeks away, EA Sports is preparing to roll out its update for the tournament on FIFA 23, which will be made available as a free add-on to the game from the end of June. In anticipation of the update's release, EA Sports has provided a list of the 100 highest-rated players on national teams that will compete at the tournament, which is to be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to Aug....

Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerJun 22, 2023, 11:00 AM ETWith the 2023 Women’s World Cup now just weeks away, EA Sports is preparing to roll out its update for the tournament on FIFA 23, which w…

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Jun 26, 2023, 01:15 PM ET Mexico, under interim manager Jaime Lozano, are off to a fast start at the Gold Cup. Omar Vega/Getty Images Nimble and thrilling when driving forward, Mexico's men's national team moved like a LamborJimmy in their 4-0 opening win over Honduras in the Gold Cup on Sunday. Under the leadership of interim manager Jaime "Jimmy" Lozano, …...

Jun 26, 2023, 01:15 PM ETMexico, under interim manager Jaime Lozano, are off to a fast start at the Gold Cup. Omar Vega/Getty ImagesNimble and thrilling when driving forward, Mexico’s men& #82…

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Some clubs have managed the transfer market especially well in recent years (Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool have led the way), while others have struggled to match up (namely Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea.) But sometimes there is little they can do, as it is the players who hold the power. July 1 marks the moment when stars including Tottenham striker Harry Kane, Man United forward Marcus Rashford and Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe get to take control, as they will have 12 months left on their contracts....

Some clubs have managed the transfer market especially well in recent years (Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool have led the way), while others have struggled to match up (namely Barcelona,…

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Jun 26, 2023, 03:30 AM ET The summer transfer window is open for some leagues in Europe, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Man United turn to Rabiot Manchester United are looking to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot on a free transfer once his contract expires, says The Athletic....

Jun 26, 2023, 03:30 AM ETThe summer transfer window is open for some leagues in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, …

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Orbelin PinedaAP Photo/David J. Phillip Mexico got their Concacaf Gold Cup campaign off to the perfect start on Sunday with a 4-0 win over Honduras as they look to move past a poor Nations League performance that saw coach Diego Cocca sacked after just four months in charge. A revamped Mexican team, led by interim coach Jaime Lozano, scored less than a minute into the game through midfielder Luis Romo, who then headed home from a corner in the 22nd minute to make it 2-0....

Orbelin PinedaAP Photo/David J. PhillipMexico got their Concacaf Gold Cup campaign off to the perfect start on Sunday with a 4-0 win over Honduras as they look to move past a poor Nations League pe…

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Jun 22, 2023, 09:00 AM ET A number of players from Europe's top clubs could depart in the transfer window this summer, but who would be perfect to replace them? We break down some of the best options available. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) ARSENALCentral midfieldThomas Partey/Granit Xhaka >> Amadou Onana, Everton Arsenal are intent on implementing a major midfield reshuffle this summer, with both Partey and Xhaka set to move on....

Jun 22, 2023, 09:00 AM ETA number of players from Europe’s top clubs could depart in the transfer window this summer, but who would be perfect to replace them? We break down some of the best …