[ad_1] Ian Darke, ESPN.com writerMay 30, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s … Read more
[ad_1] May 30, 2023, 11:38 PM ET The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, 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: Miami, Barca to team … Read more
[ad_1] Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentMay 30, 2023, 12:01 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. The U.S. Soccer Federation announced Tuesday that Anthony Hudson is leaving his role as interim manager of the United States men’s national team to take a new role, and will be … Read more
[ad_1] May 30, 2023, 02:16 PM ET AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho has stated he’s had “zero contacts with other clubs” and that he is firmly focused on leading his team to the Europa League title. The Giallorossi take on six-time champions Sevilla in Wednesday’s final in Budapest. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more … Read more
[ad_1] May 30, 2023, 02:33 PM ET Former chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is returning to Bayern Munich as a member of the club’s supervisory board. Bayern said on Tuesday that 67-year-old Rummenigge, a former player and long-time employee of the club before he made way for incoming CEO Oliver Kahn in December 2021, was coming … Read more
[ad_1] Rodrigo Faez, Madrid correspondentMay 30, 2023, 10:57 AM ET Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign Joselu on a season-long loan from Espanyol, a source has told ESPN. Joselu joined Espanyol after suffering relegation with Alaves last season but included a clause in his contract which would allow him to move on loan … Read more
[ad_1] May 30, 2023, 10:25 AM ET Victor Osimhen propelled Napoli to their first Serie A crown since 1990. Elianto/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images As we creep towards the official end of the 2022-23 European football season — the English Premier League and German Bundesliga have concluded, while Italy‘s Serie A, France‘s Ligue 1 and Spain‘s … Read more
[ad_1] May 30, 2023, 07:07 AM ET Jorg Schmadtke previously worked in the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg. Maja Hitij/Getty Images Liverpool have appointed Jorg Schmadtke as the club’s new sporting director, the Premier League side said on Tuesday, as they look to rebuild for next season after failing to secure Champions League qualification. Schmadtke spent more than … Read more
[ad_1] Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMay 30, 2023, 05:49 AM ET Juventus are leading the race to sign Christian Pulisic, sources told ESPN, with Chelsea prepared to offload the United States forward for a £20 million fee this summer. Although Chelsea have now confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach … Read more
[ad_1] May 29, 2023, 05:41 AM ET Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti has asked to take a break from the game and won’t be in charge of the newly crowned Serie A champions next season, he said on Monday. Spalletti, 64, has been in charge at Napoli since July 2021 and still has one more year … Read more