EmailPrintThe father of Brazil star Neymar Jr. said Thursday that his family won't pay the 1 million ($1.1 million) required to bail Dani Alves out of a Spanish prison, where the former Brazil defender awaits the result of an appeal to his rape conviction.Neymar da Silva Santos Sr. said in a statement on behalf of his family that they financially…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas -- United States men's national team midfielder Gio Reyna said the rift that developed with manager Gregg Berhalter after the 2022 World Cup is "not even an issue at all anymore."Reyna spoke to reporters in the wake of the USMNT's 3-1 extra-time win over Jamaica in their Concacaf Nations League semifinal Thursday night. He assisted on…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLeicester City could face a points deduction after the Premier League referred them to an independent commission on Thursday over alleged breaches in the league's profit and sustainability rules.Leicester, who were relegated to the Championship last season, had failed to submit their audited financial accounts, the Premier League said in a statement.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBayern Munich's honorary president Uli Hoeness has said that the Bavarian club are competing with Liverpool for the signature of Xabi Alonso as both clubs look to appoint new managers this summer.Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has announced he is leaving the Merseyside team at the end of the season after nearly nine years at the helm, while Bayern's…