4:34 PM ET PORTLAND, Ore. — In the third minute of second-half stoppage time, with the score tied 1-1 in the National Women’s Soccer League semifinal between the Portland Thorns and the San Diego Wave, Thorns defender Meghan Klingenberg prepared to take a corner kick, and the entire north end of Providence Park roared as

5:00 AM ET After a few days of some truly horrible refereeing decisions in LaLiga, let me start by asking you: did you know that a leading referee like Antonio Mateu Lahoz could easily earn more than €400,000 per season? What’s your view? Chump change or more than your gross in 10 years? Enough remuneration

8:16 AM ET Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has said fans found guilty of racist abuse should be banned for life from attending games. The Brazil international was a victim of abuse in September when Atletico Madrid fans were filmed directing racist chants at him outside their Wanda Metropolitano Stadium ahead of the Madrid derby.

12:53 PM ET The European weekend again served up a healthy, tasty menu of drama for all of us across the big leagues. Newcastle upset Tottenham away from home to give further credence to what they’re building, while Victor Osimhen‘s return for Napoli was marked with a goal and another three points. Elsewhere, Real Madrid

5:30 AM ET Steven Gerrard lasted just 11 months as Aston Villa manager. Jesse Marsch might pass through Leeds United after an even shorter tenure with the club’s fans turning on the former RB Leipzig coach in recent games, despite him being in charge for a mere eight months. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,

9:12 PM ET Adam Brown The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Potter prefers others over

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9:21 AM ET Nottingham Forest stunned Liverpool as Taiwo Awoniyi sealed a 1-0 win with a second-half goal to lift them off the bottom of the Premier League table on Saturday. A below-par Liverpool, seeking a third consecutive league win, could have few complaints as Forest produced a superb performance to earn their second win

9:53 AM ET Adam Brown Liverpool failed to continue their momentum after two straight Premier League wins as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) A first half of few chances saw the Reds enjoy the best of the

Oct 21, 2022 Lionel Messi has said Argentina do not fear any team at the World Cup but urged fans to stay calm with the tournament in Qatar less than a month away. Copa America champions Argentina are unbeaten in 35 games since 2019 and have been drawn with Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland in