France’s Antoine Dupont in race against the clock to face South Africa in quarterfinal
France captain Antoine Dupont faces a race against the clock to be fully fit to play versus South Africa as…
World Cup
Magical Damian McKenzie lights up against Uruguay
Damian McKenzie has made sure to give All Blacks coach Ian Foster plenty to ponder as the side head into…
2030 World Cup to be hosted by three continents for first time
The 2030 men's soccer World Cup is set to feature matches in six countries on three continents in a unique format that…
‘I worked for this moment’: Interim men’s coach Biello wants to lead Canada into 2026 World Cup
Mauro Biello says being named interim head coach of the Canadian men's soccer team is the opportunity of a lifetime…
Injured Vinicius to miss Atletico, Brazil matches
Vinícius Júnior is set to miss eight Real Madrid games including their derby clash with Atletico Madrid, sources have told ESPN, after suffering a…
Mbappé to miss PSG’s opener amid contract dispute
Kylian Mbappé will not be involved in Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 opener versus Lorient at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, sources have told ESPN.…
Germany ‘speechless’ after earliest-ever Women’s World Cup exit
An opening 6-0 victory over Morocco makes Germany's earliest exit ever at the Women's World Cup even harder to fathom for a No.…
Canadian men’s basketball team confident in chemistry despite late hiccups ahead of World Cup
After the latest deflating Canadian men's basketball loss, at the last-chance Olympic qualifier in Victoria two years ago, the organization…
Canada unable to overcome ‘ruthless’ Australian team at Women’s World Cup
Monday marked the end of the road for the Canadian team at the Women's World Cup. Australia's Matildas came out blazing,…
Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado to miss World Cup for Puerto Rico
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado will not participate for Puerto Rico in the upcoming FIBA World Cup next month, it was revealed…
Canada Earns First Win of 2023 World Cup Campaign
In Canada’s second match of their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign, the team picked up their first victory, coming…
Canada’s Jessie Fleming expected to play in Wednesday’s pivotal match vs. Ireland at Women’s World Cup
In need of points to keep its World Cup dream alive, Canada has to put it best foot forward Wednesday…
Gibb’s 3-pointer helps Canada win bronze in OT at women’s U19 basketball World Cup
Canada has acquired bronze at the FIBA women's under-19 basketball World Cup for a second time. Delaney Gibb's three-pointer gave…
Canada faces tough competition in Women’s World Cup’s Group B
Canada starts play this week in the FIFA Women's World Cup, lumped in the tournament's formidable Group B that has…
Veteran Kadeisha Buchanan latest injury setback for Canada coach Bev Priestman
Injuries continue to hamper Canada coach Bev Priestman in her preparations for this summer's World Cup in Australia and New…
Benzema, Courtois to miss Real Madrid Club World Cup semi final with injuries
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has a selection headache for the Club World Cup semifinal with Egypt's Al Ahly on Wednesday…
‘We still have a job to do’: John Herdman staying put as Canada men’s soccer coach
John Herdman is staying put. After a morning of speculation fuelled by a New Zealand report that the Canada men's…
Chelsea appoint Christopher Vivell as technical director after RB Leipzig exit
Chelsea have appointed Christopher Vivell as technical director after his departure from RB Leipzig, the Premier League club revealed on Wednesday. Vivell…
France’s Karim Benzema retires from international football after World Cup final defeat
Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football on his 35th birthday, just a day after France suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout…
Tenacious Canada blanked by Belgium in return to men’s World Cup
Canada put on a show in its return to the World Cup after a 36-year absence but failed to convert…
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Man United by ‘mutual agreement’
Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club, effective immediately. Ronaldo, 37, has agreed a mutual termination of his contract…
Cody Gakpo strikes as Netherlands claim late win over Senegal at World Cup
A pair of late goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen helped Netherlands secure a 2-0 triumph over Group A adversaries Senegal in their 2022 World Cup opener…
Canada enters men’s World Cup on a high after last-second win over Japan in final tune-up match
In soccer, experience tells. Japan is about to play in its seventh consecutive Men's World Cup. Canada is about to…
Canadian women’s rugby team ready to take on France for World Cup bronze
Coach Kevin Rouet knows the challenge that awaits Canada in Friday's bronze-medal match at the Rugby World Cup in New…
Back from Russia, Kenny Chery ready to help Canada solidify spot in FIBA World Cup
Guard Kenny Chery is training with his Canadian national teammates, getting ready to face Venezuela and Panama in FIBA World…
Canadian defender Kennedy ‘devastated’ as injury forces him to miss World Cup
Weeks before three of the most important games of his life, John Herdman opened a press call on Wednesday sounding…
Raphael Varane won’t play for Man United again before World Cup
Raphael Varane's injury is not as bad as first feared, with sources telling ESPN the defender is set to miss…
Women’s final, not men’s, will conclude Olympic soccer tournament in Paris
The Olympic soccer competition at the 2024 Paris Games will end with the women's final — instead of the men's…
Lionel Messi pulls strings as Argentina outclass Italy in Finalissima at Wembley
Argentina marked the revival of the Cup of Champions in style as they outclassed Italy 3-0 in a heavyweight clash billed as the…
Canada drops in rankings, can expect tougher grouping in Friday’s World Cup draw
It's about to get very real for the Canadian men's soccer team. Friday's draw in Doha will determine Canada's opening-round…