Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNJul 19, 2023, 02:13 AM ET Close Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the Buffalo Bills, before switching to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. The former Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer won the APSE award for breaking news and the South Carolina Press Association award

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 19, 2023, 04:00 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 James Graham’s ‘Dear England’ at London’s National Theatre brings football action to life on the stage. National Theatre The

Cesar Hernandez Jul 17, 2023, 11:01 AM ET Lionel Messi is set to play his first game with Inter Miami this Friday in the Leagues Cup, a joint tournament between Major League Soccer and Liga MX. With the Argentina World Cup winner’s signing confirmed Saturday, much fanfare has been made about his arrival, his official

ESPN News Services Jul 17, 2023, 07:52 PM ET Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo said the Saudi Pro League “is better” than MLS and that he has no plans to play in the United States or return to a team in Europe. Ronaldo was speaking to the media after playing the first half of Al

Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJul 17, 2023, 09:51 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to enter the race with Bayern Munich to sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane this summer, sources told ESPN. Earlier this month, ESPN reported that Kane was keen to join the Bundesliga champions and is not willing to extend his deal with Spurs. –

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 17, 2023, 08:28 AM ET Marcus Rashford has agreed to a new long-term contract with Manchester United, sources told ESPN. The England forward has a verbal agreement with the club for a new five-year contract that would keep him at Old Trafford until 2028. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)

Jul 17, 2023, 09:41 AM ET Arturo Vidal made his debut for Athletico Paranaense on Sunday. Buda Mendes/Getty Images In his debut for Brazil league’s Athletico Paranaense on Sunday, Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal blasted his former coach Jorge Sampaoli for a lack of playing time. “I am very happy to be playing,” said the 36-year-old, who

Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerJul 15, 2023, 08:00 AM ET It has taken longer than most fans would have liked, but midfielder Declan Rice has finally completed his transfer to Arsenal with confirmation that the £100 million ($130m) deal, which could increase by up to £5m in add-ons, has now officially been done. The midfielder

Jul 16, 2023, 01:53 PM ET D.C. United manager Wayne Rooney said Lionel Messi “won’t find it easy” in Major League Soccer as he joins Inter Miami. In an interview with The Times of London, Manchester United legend Rooney said many players arrive in MLS and struggle to adapt and that Messi may be no

Jul 15, 2023, 09:52 AM ET Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has said her players “feared for their bodies” during a Women’s World Cup warm-up match with Colombia that was called off after 20 minutes following a series of robust challenges. The Irish Football Association confirmed midfielder Denise O’Sullivan was taken to hospital for