To watch the 2019 Copa America, sign up for ESPN+. Our 6/4 banker bet that Chile would beat Japan by more than a goal landed in midweek. However the 2019 Copa America has been a bit of a minefield for punters so far, having produced a fair few shocks, with Argentina already on the brink

REIMS, France — The Netherlands secured the top spot in Group E on Thursday, beating a valiant Canada team 2-1. The European champions will face Japan in the last 16 on June 25 nin Rennes. Canada will face either the United States or Sweden. The game could have been totally different, but VAR overturned a

ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe says it’s still early, but he fully expects Real Madrid to make a big push to generate money from player sales this summer. Real Madrid great Raul Gonzalez has been named as coach of the club’s reserve team Castilla, Real said in a statement on Thursday, a role that has often

ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains why a return to Barcelona would make the most sense for Neymar, should he decide to leave PSG this summer. Barcelona will return to the United States this summer after confirming they will play two friendlies against Italian side Napoli in Miami and Michigan. The two sides will meet at

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno sifts through the latest transfer rumours, including where Matthijs de Ligt will land in the summer transfer window. Perth Glory defender Jason Davidson has left the A-League club to make a shock move to South Korean giants Ulsan Hyundai. A key part of the Glory’s 2018-19 A-League premiership after signing from

Angel Di María looked unstoppable against Marseille, scoring twice and providing the opening goal assist in a strong win at Le Parc des Princes. French Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappé (45’+2′) PSG 1-0 Marseille Kylian Mbappe’s 30th goal in all competitions is now just one shy of Lionel Messi for the lead among Europe’s top five

Luis Enrique took over as manager of Spain after the 2018 World Cup. Spain announced on Wednesday afternoon that Luis Enrique has stepped down as coach of the national team because of “personal reasons.” Luis Enrique, 49, has been on a leave of absence since March 26, with his assistant Robert Moreno having guided La

NICE, France — With one move, Nikita Parris went viral. In the 12th minute of England’s opening Women’s World Cup match against Scotland, they appeared boxed into their own corner. But after neat interplay from Steph Houghton and Lucy Bronze sent the ball down the right toward Parris, the 25-year-old forward had her back to

While it was never comfortable, the United States opened up their Gold Cup defense on Tuesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a 4-0 win over tournament debutants Guyana. After taking a one-goal lead into half-time, the Americans put in three more goals in the second half to secure maximum points. Positives Following two warm-up