8:59 AM ETSam MarsdenMoises Llorens Barcelona president Joan Laporta has again said the club wish to keep Frenkie de Jong, despite continuing to negotiate his possible departure with Manchester United. ESPN reported last week that Barca and United had reached an agreement over a transfer worth an initial €65 million rising to
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Mexico’s hopes for Women’s World Cup spot look shaky after CONCACAF W loss. Can El Tri Feminil get back on track?
7:05 PM ETCesar Hernandez Mexico's hopes for a 2023 World Cup spot have already gone awry at the CONCACAF W Championship. Can defender Kenti Robles and coach Monica Vergara right the ship? Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images Initially seen as among the favorites to earn one of the four direct tickets to the 2023
Transfer grades: Arsenal a B+ for Gabriel Jesus
Man City sign Phillips from Leeds in £42m deal
4:58 AM ET Manchester City have completed the signing of Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips, it was announced on Monday. ESPN reported earlier in June that Premier League champions City will pay an initial £42 million to sign the midfielder with another £3m due in add-ons. - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S.
Transfer Talk: Chelsea interested in Frenkie de Jong if Man United falls through
Transfer grades: Tottenham get an A- for Richarlison
Man City sign Arminia Bielefeld GK Ortega
5:00 AM ETRob DawsonCorrespondent Stefan Ortega made 220 appearances during two spells at Arminia Bielefeld. Joosep Martinson/Getty Images Manchester City have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. The German, 29, has agreed a three-year deal at the Etihad Stadium following the expiry of his contract at Arminia Bielefeld. - ESPN's Notebook: The inside
How Lukaku’s stats differ at Chelsea and Inter Milan
Barca’s financial woes ease after TV rights sale
7:58 AM ETSam MarsdenMoises Llorens Barcelona have agreed to sell 10% of their LaLiga television rights for €207.5 million to the global investment firm Sixth Street for 25 years, the Catalan club announced on Thursday. The deal ensures Barca will close the financial year, which ends on June 30, with a slight
Three Boca fans jailed after racist incidents
7:41 PM ET Three Boca Juniors fans were arrested for racist insults during their Copa Libertadores match against Corinthians on Tuesday. Getty Images Three supporters of Argentine side Boca Juniors were arrested for making racist insults after their 0-0 draw away to Brazil's Corinthians in the Copa Libertadores, the Public Security Department of