Soccer

David de Gea‘s £375,000-a-week Manchester United contract expires at midnight on Friday. Only Cristiano Ronaldo has earned a greater salary at Old Trafford than the former Spain No. 1 since he signed his deal in 2019, and United’s attempts to negotiate a vastly reduced pay packet in order to retain De Gea’s services suggests they

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 29, 2023, 12:21 PM ET Manchester United have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Mason Mount, sources have told ESPN. United will pay an initial £55 million ($69.4m) with another £5m ($6.3m) in add-ons. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Sources have told ESPN the bonuses due to Chelsea

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

Jon Molyneux-Carter, Senior EditorJun 29, 2023, 03:48 AM ET Once again, in spite of a global financial crisis, the men’s soccer clubs around Europe spent an incredible amount of money to sign players in January, and this summer may not be any different. Indeed, clubs spent a record $1.57 billion (£1.27bn) on transfers in the

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

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

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

ESPN News Service Jun 27, 2023, 03:43 PM ET PSV Eindhoven have signed United States men’s national team striker Ricardo Pepi from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg, sources have told ESPN. Sources added that the transfer fee is €9 million ($9.8 million) and that Pepi will sign a five-year deal after completing his medical. The move

Jun 27, 2023, 03:03 PM ET United States women’s national team player Megan Rapinoe said 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

Harry Kane is Tottenham Hotspur’s all-time 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 have told ESPN, despite Bayern Munich stepping up their interest in the England captain. It has been reported that Bayern have submitted a €70 million ($60.2m)

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

It was a close call for the No. 1 overall pick, but Saka’s brilliant season for club and country put him over the top. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images We’re both big NBA fans, and the draft is a special day for those who love the league. Football is an entirely different sport, with youngsters joining top clubs

Jun 26, 2023, 06:49 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

Jun 25, 2023, 03:24 PM ET Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal from Premier League side Chelsea, the two clubs announced on Sunday. “We’ll continue to make history together,” Al-Hilal said on Twitter, alongside a short video featuring Koulibaly. The four-time Asian Champions League winners said Koulibaly’s contract would run until

Gustavo Hofman Jun 25, 2023, 05:00 AM ET Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior’s love of U.S. sports will leave a legacy that goes well beyond some superstar friendships and an epic collection of signed jerseys. Vinicius Junior The images of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker greeting each other after the

Jon Arnold Jun 25, 2023, 01:38 AM ET CHICAGO — The United States wants to be the team to beat at the 2023 Gold Cup. After all, it is the defending champion and the title-holders of the recently completed Concacaf Nations League. But it spent most of its tournament-opening match Saturday against Jamaica chasing instead

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 24, 2023, 05:16 AM ET Chelsea have rejected Manchester United‘s latest bid for Mason Mount but have offered face-to-face negotiations in an effort to get the deal over the line, sources have told ESPN. United made a bid of £55 million ($69.9m) plus add-ons on Friday, which was knocked by Chelsea. –

Jon Arnold Jun 23, 2023, 09:09 AM ET There was Christian Pulisic enjoying a champagne shower. Folarin Balogun running in behind a Canada center-back to finish off a pristine pass from Gio Reyna. Weston McKennie channeling a Renaissance painting when kissing the badge of his ripped shirt. United States men’s national team fans enjoyed plenty