With just days to go until the opening whistle blows, kicking off the start of the 2022 World Cup, sports betting and gaming group Entain data reveals that the most patriotic punters can be found in Brazil, with almost 50% of bets in the country tipping Brazil to lift the trophy for a record sixth […]
Bookmaker PointsBet announced Tuesday the debut of a new and expanded suite of live betting offerings for soccer ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022. As part of its OddsFactory proprietary technology integration, which includes live products for the NFL, NBA, MLB and NCAAM, PointsBet will now deliver 130+ market betting options for […]
BetMGM announced Tuesday the signing of retired U.S. soccer star Tim Howard as a celebrity brand ambassador. Howard’s addition to the BetMGM team launches a series of free-to-play games and promotions, among other activations, that the sports betting company is planning in conjunction with the upcoming international soccer events and matches, including the FIFA World Cup. “America’s […]
Sports betting brand Betway announced Wednesday it is adding former Premier League and Republic of Ireland soccer star Robbie Keane to its portfolio of ambassadors. Kanye is set to provide insights to football fans with regular blog posts that will be hosted on the brand’s editorial hub, the Betway Insider. Keane is Ireland’s top scorer of […]
Jessica Berman, the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, understands that one key metric will drive success in every other area. “I think we know, all of us who have worked in the sports industry for decades: The rocket fuel behind the growth of any sport league is attendance,” Berman recently told ESPN. This […]
Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez looks on as Borussia Dortmund saves his penalty kick, his third failure to convert in four attempts. Lars Baron/Getty Images Manchester City drew a blank in their second successive Champions League group-stage game on Tuesday as Pep Guardiola’s side slugged out a 0-0 draw at Borussia Dortmund. Having also ended goalless against […]
The FA said it completed a full investigation into the confrontation between Gabriel and Jordan Henderson. Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images The Football Association (FA) announced on Wednesday it will not be taking any disciplinary action following an investigation into a confrontation between Arsenal defender Gabriel and Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson earlier this month. The […]
Sebastien Haller underwent surgery for a testicular tumour in July. Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller is back on the training pitch, three months after he underwent surgery for a testicular tumour. Haller was ruled out for several months in July after Dortmund said he would have to undergo chemotherapy following […]
7:58 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will be part of the squad to face FC Sheriff on Thursday but said Raphael Varane‘s injury means he is a doubt for the World Cup. Ronaldo returned to training with the first-team squad on Tuesday after being dropped for […]
7:11 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona have stepped up their search for a Sergio Busquets replacement with the objective of signing a new midfielder in January, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Barca, as previously revealed by ESPN, sounded out deals for Real Sociedad‘s Martin Zubimendi and Wolverhampton Wanderers‘ Ruben Neves in the summer […]