Transfer Talk: Arsenal look to Brandt to resurrect their season

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reportedly wants Dortmund's Julian Brandt to be a keg cog in his revolution at the Emirates. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Weekend's must-see matches: Man United are surprise contenders

Four of Europe's big five leagues return to action this weekend, and ESPN's Bill Connelly uses stats to lay out which games you should be watching.

Kolasinac to join Bundesliga strugglers Schalke

Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac has agreed to rejoin Schalke 04 on loan for the remainder of the season, the club announced on Thursday.

Solskjaer knows that only silverware suffices at Man United

Sitting second in the table as 2021 begins, Man United have made progress under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. But the manager knows better than anyone that trophies are expected, so work remains.

Ex-Man Utd manager Docherty dies at 92

Former Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty has died at the age of 92, his family announced on Thursday.

Cavani receives 3-game ban for Instagram post

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been handed a three-match ban and fined £100,000 for an Instagram post in November.

Swedish champs saved days after dissolution

Goteborg will return to defend their title in 2021 due to an "overwhelming" response from investors just days after announcing their dissolution.

Gotze's journey: From World Cup winner to second act at PSV

His career was set to explode after he won the World Cup for Germany in 2014. It didn't work out like that, but he's now enjoying a second act.

Solskjaer: Man Utd players can no longer 'fake it'

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told his players they will no longer be able to "fake it" as he laid out his plan for the new year.

Sources: Man Utd discussing Aarons signing

Manchester United have discussed the possibility of signing Norwich defender Max Aarons, sources have told ESPN.

Ex-Real Salt Lake CEO buys Prem club Burnley

Former Real Salt Lake chairman Alan Pace has bought Premier League club Burnley, it was announced on Thursday.

Ronaldo confident of playing for 'many years'

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is confident of playing at the highest level for "many years" to come.

Neymar's tears, Liverpool's glory: Top soccer images of 2020

Getty Images has selected its top sports photographs of 2020, with a bumper crop of soccer stills among the year's most compelling pictures.

Messi, Alaba, Ozil, Aguero among the top free agents in 2021

The January transfer window is almost open and there's a host of top players who could be available for free next summer. Find out who may start negotiating with other clubs soon.

W-League review: Micah stands tall for Melbourne; Ibini nets stunner

The opening round of W-League action served up more than enough brand-new storylines, exciting characters and gasp-inducing moments.

Reds making 'lemonade' despite form - Klopp

Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool are making "lemonade" out of an up-and-down season that has seen the defending champs maintain their spot atop the Prem.

Transfer Talk: Juventus seek return for Napoli's Fernando Llorente

Juventus are looking to bolster their attacking options by bringing Fernando Llorente back to the club. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Liverpool's lack of ruthlessness holding champions back, keeping title race alive

Liverpool's recurring problem of lacking a killer touch in tight games have them locked in a title race rather than coasting toward a repeat crown.

Real Madrid drop points despite 7/10 night for Modric, Casemiro

Real Madrid's play belied the result as Luka Modric and Casemiro turned in solid shifts despite dropping points in the title race.

Real Madrid drop La Liga points in Elche draw

Real Madrid were held to a draw by a fiery Elche side on Wednesday, as Zinedine Zidane's team failed to keep pace in La Liga with Atletico Madrid.

LIVE: Leaders Liverpool visit Newcastle

The Premier League champions will go five points clear at the top with victory at St. James’ Park. Fabinho and Nat Phillips start in central defence; Thiago Alcantara is among the subs.

Balotelli, in Serie B, nets in first match since March

Mario Balotelli scored four minutes into his debut for Serie B side Monza on Wednesday, setting them on the way to a 3-0 win over Salernitana.

Domenech's return to football as Nantes coach revives ghosts of France's 2010 World Cup disaster

Domenech is one of French football's most divisive figures, thanks to the 2010 World Cup debacle, but he's back. Why now, and why Nantes?

Barca candidates want Xavi, Neymar return

Xavi Hernandez will return to Barcelona as general manager next month if Victor Font is elected as the club's president on Jan. 24.

Marcotti's soccer wishes for 2021: Five subs in every league, continued push for reform, Euros must happen

At the end of 2020, Gab Marcotti takes his annual look ahead to the next 12 months and lays out the things he'd love to see in the new year.

Prem has 'full confidence' season will continue

The Premier League has "full confidence" that the 2020-21 season will continue as planned, despite an escalation in positive COVID-19 cases.

Spurs-Fulham off due to positive COVID tests

Tottenham's Premier League home clash against Fulham has been postponed due to COVID-19, the Premier League announced on Wednesday.

Liverpool-Man Utd to be played without fans

Liverpool's table-topping clash with Manchester United in January will be played behind closed doors at Anfield.

Lovren offers hotel rooms for earthquake victims

Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has offered accommodation in his hotel to those affected by an earthquake in his native Croatia.

De Gea on Traore collision: I couldn't breathe

David De Gea has declared himself fit for Manchester United's clash with Aston Villa after being flattened by Wolves forward Adama Traore.

Leeds criticised for mocking pundit on Twitter

Leeds have been criticised after the club's Twitter account mocked Karen Carney after she claimed they will struggle at the end of the season.

Bale's winless Prem run beaten by Burke

Sheffield United winger Oliver Burke has beaten Gareth Bale's 24-game winless streak in the Premier League.

Barca: Coutinho to surgery, out several months

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho will be out for several months after suffering a meniscus injury in his left knee

Mourinho gave Reguilon a suckling pig for home-alone Christmas dinner

Tottenham's Sergio Reguilon, spending Christmas alone in London away from his loved ones in Spain, got a surprise gift from manager Jose Mourinho.

Liverpool hire Dortmund medic for expert role

Liverpool have filled their newly-created role of head of recovery and performance with one of Jurgen Klopp's former colleagues.

Macarthur earn first western Sydney derby win

Macarthur have lived up to their pre-match expectations, claiming the first western Sydney bragging rights in a 1-0 A-League win over the Wanderers.

Man United show the mark of a champion with ugly win

It wasn't pretty but just when it seemed as if Manchester United would drop points to Wolves, they crucially found a way to win -- as all good teams do.

Transfer Talk: Wijnaldum bails on Barca for Liverpool stay

Georginio Wijnaldum has long been linked with a move to Barcelona, but now he's reportedly keen to stay at Liverpool. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Saka 9/10, Lacazette 8/10 as Arsenal win second straight

Substitute Alexandre Lacazette scored his third goal in three games as Arsenal made it back-to-back Premier League wins with a 1-0 win at Brighton.

Griezmann, Braithwaite 5/10 as Barca's forwards fail to fire

With injured Lionel Messi watching from the stands, Antoine Griezmann and Martin Braithwaite missed their chances as Barca were held 1-1 by Eibar.

LIVE: Man United host Wolves with eyes on second in the table

Manchester United can climb to second in the Premier League table, a single point behind leaders Liverpool, with a victory as they welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Old Trafford.

Sources: Prem has no COVID contingency plan

The Premier League does not have a plan in place for a curtailment of the 2020-21 season if COVID-19 positives escalate, says ESPN sources.

Barcelona held by Eibar with Messi in stands

Barcelona were held to a draw with Eibar in La Liga on Tuesday as Lionel Messi watched from the stands at the Camp Nou.

Can Prandelli, Fiorentina make magic happen in Serie A a second time?

Fiorentina's decision to bring Cesare Prandelli back as manager makes sense considering the heights they hit together the first time around.

LIVE: Can Arsenal open a gap over Brighton?

Arsenal and Brighton sit 15th and 16th in the Premier League table, but leaving the South Coast with a win would put the Gunners seven points clear of the Seagulls and a relegation scrap.

Pro-women's team, Swedish champs fold squad

Swedish league champions Kopparbergs/Goteborg FC have announced they are going to fold their senior squad after winning the league title.

City beat Roar but Nabbout injured in opener

Melbourne City's season-opening A-League win over Brisbane Roar was soured by the sight of Andrew Nabbout limping off injured.

Bale to miss 'a few weeks' with calf injury

Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale will miss the next "few weeks" after he sustained a calf injury in the League Cup, Jose Mourinho has confirmed.

What clubs can learn from Cavani, Dias and James deals

January is always a tough month to sign new players and even more so in 2021. What can clubs learn from some of the summer's best deals?

Think your team is bad? One club's name has literally come to define failure

Everyone can think of a team that always messes up just as things are going their way. But one club has literally become a byword for failure.

Diego Costa terminates contract with Atletico

Diego Costa has left Atletico Madrid after the striker's contract was terminated by mutual consent.

Why Iago Aspas has been the best player in Spain this year

"Everything he touches is a goal." Iago Aspas doesn't just embody what we love about players on the pitch. He also cares about more than the shirt.

Paris Saint-Germain confirm Tuchel sacking

Paris Saint-Germain have announced that manager Thomas Tuchel has left the club after a poor start to the season.

City hold Roar to draw in W-League opener

Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah marked her W-League debut for Melbourne City with a clean sheet to deny Brisbane Roar in the season opener.

Transfer Talk: Tottenham looking at Ramos option ahead of summer

Spurs are one of a number of prominent clubs in Europe and England keeping tabs on Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Chelsea are missing something, and they're running out of time to find it

Chelsea have abundant talent and enough quality to beat anyone, but Monday's frustrating draw vs. Aston Villa showed how they've yet to find the right formula.

Lampard eyes Ziyech return; lauds Pulisic, CHO

Chelsea coach Frank Lampard said his team was missing the creativity of injured winger Hakim Ziyech, who could return to face Manchester City.

Leicester climb to second after draw at Palace

Leicester City's Harvey Barnes grabbed a late equaliser to earn his team a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday that lifted them up to second.

LIVE: Werner dropped as Chelsea face Villa

Timo Werner has been replaced by Olivier Giroud in the Chelsea XI as they take on Aston Villa. Kai Havertz is also on the bench as the Blues eye third spot.

Everton vs. Man City postponed over COVID-19

Man City's game against Everton on Monday has been postponed due to COVID-19 cases at City. Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker both tested positive on Christmas Day.

Club aims dig at Barcelona with story of 'mascot release clause'

Spanish club Leganes announced that they had received a bid for their giant cucumber-shaped mascot, Super Pepino. But all was not as it seemed.

Solskjaer: Man Utd want to extend Cavani stay

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the club have every intention of extending Edinson Cavani's contract at Old Trafford.

Neymar to host 150 people at New Year party

PSG forward Neymar will host a New Year party for 150 people which will be subject to strict health rules to prevent the spread of the COVID-19.

Can Arteta trust young stars to dig Arsenal out of relegation battle?

Mikel Arteta could be tempted to choose youth over experience as he prepares to face two of the teams around Arsenal at the wrong end of the table.

Santos deny Messi record: Pele scored 1,091

Santos have denied recent claims Lionel Messi has surpassed Pele's all-time record for goals at a single club after he scored 644 for Barcelona.

West Ham come back twice to earn 2-2 draw

West Ham scored two second-half goals to fight back and earn a 2-2 draw at home to Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday.

Western United, Adelaide open A-League with stalemate

The A-League's makeshift season opener delivered plenty of action but no goals as Western United and Adelaide United played out a 0-0 draw at GMHBA Stadium.

January transfer preview: Clubs to battle for Upamecano?

The transfer window is nearly here, but clubs across Europe have already been planning for their January business. Who will come in? Who will go?

Stats: First Liverpool 1-2 in 34, Allardyce's 4 at Anfield, Arsenal unbeaten in 12

By The Numbers brings you the best stats from the weekend's EPL action.

Fan unrest in Brazil a warning to Europe's super league dreams

Before UEFA rushes head-first into any cross-continental super league, they should reflect on what has happened to some of Brazil's "giant" clubs.

Transfer Talk: Messi reveals 'dream' of playing in MLS in the future

Lionel Messi has mentioned that playing in the United States would be a 'dream' but is it realistic soon? Transfer Talk has the latest.

Spurs' winless run a massive test for Mourinho and his managerial style

Tottenham are now winless in four after Sunday's draw at Wolves. Can Jose Mourinho get the train back on track or will his style be Spurs' undoing?

Arsenal form 'draining and painful' - Arteta

Mikel Arteta said he is "drained" from Arsenal's recent run after the burden of looking after 70 hearts in the training ground and stadium.

Chelsea are not title challengers - Lampard

Frank Lampard has said Chelsea are not Premier League title contenders and vowed to make changes against Aston Villa.

Messi rips Bartomeu 'lies', won't decide until June

Lionel Messi says former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu lied to him repeatedly throughout the course of several years.

Building culture in Australian football

Ahead of the 2020-21 season, the leaders of each A- and W-League team sat down with ESPN to discuss the culture of Australia's top-flight clubs.

Spurs visit Wolves in search of breaking winless streak

Tottenham have not won in three straight league games. They are at Wolverhampton in an attempt to climb back into the top four.

Salah 6/10 as Liverpool held by strugglers West Brom

Liverpool had 78% percent possession and outshot West Brom 17-5 but Mo Salah and Co.'s wastefulness in front of goal cost the Reds in a 1-1 draw.

Liverpool stunned by late West Brom equaliser

Liverpool were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday at Anfield.

LIVE: Liverpool look to go five points clear

Liverpool can extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a win at home to struggling West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

Bamford penalty gives Leeds win over Burnley

A fifth-minute penalty from Patrick Bamford was enough to give Leeds United a 1-0 win over Burnley at Elland Road in the Premier League on Sunday.

Barcelona hand Messi extended Christmas break

Lionel Messi will miss Barcelona's La Liga game against Eibar on Tuesday after being handed an extended Christmas break by the club.

Lampard rips into 'lazy' Chelsea after Arsenal loss

Frank Lampard let rip at Chelsea following their 3-1 defeat at Arsenal, saying their "lazy" performance had cost them the chance of going second.

Solskjaer happy to allow Fernandes to take risks

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Bruno Fernandes frustrates him at times, but says the midfielder must be allowed to take risks for Manchester United.

Ancelotti praises spirit of second-placed Everton

Carlo Ancelotti was not getting carried away after Everton's 1-0 win at Sheffield United put them second in the Premier League on Saturday.

Transfer Talk: Haaland tops Chelsea's January target list

Frank Lampard reportedly still wants to strengthen his Chelsea squad and has made Erling Haaland his primary target. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Arsenal move in the right direction by beating Chelsea

So poor had Arsenal been recently that Mikel Arteta's side needed any type of win to arrest their slide. In getting it, they took a step forward and highlighted problems that Chelsea must resolve.

Arsenal let fans down 'for many weeks' - Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his team had let fans down "for many weeks" before a much-needed 3-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea on Saturday.

Leon boss hospitalized with COVID-related illness

Club Leon boss Ignacio Ambriz has been hospitalized with pneumonia related to COVID-19, the club announced Friday.

LIVE: Man City host Newcastle

Pep Guardiola's side start the game ninth in the Premier League, but will go fourth if they win and Everton lose at Sheffield United. Last season, City won the corresponding fixture 5-0.

LIVE: Struggling Arsenal host Chelsea

Languishing 15th in the Premier League, Arsenal attempt to end a seven-game run without victory. Chelsea, meanwhile, will move within three points of leaders Liverpool with a win.

Naive Man United miss chance to make title statement

United scored two fine goals and Bruno Fernandes was superb again, but conceding quickly after going ahead both times proved costly.

Late Tuanzebe own goal frustrates Man United

Manchester United missed out on the chance to go second after a 2-2 draw at Leicester on Boxing Day.

LIVE: Leicester, Man United aim to close the gap

It's second-placed Leicester against third-placed Manchester United at the King Power Stadium. Will there be a winner to close in on Liverpool at the top of the table?

Wolves ban players from shopping amid rise in coronavirus cases

Wolverhampton Wanderers have banned their players from doing their own food shopping in an effort to protect them from getting the coronavirus.

Transfer Talk: Pochettino wants Messi, Depay at PSG

Could the arrival of an Argentinean manager in Paris pave the way for a Messi move? Transfer Talk has the latest.

Lampard slams Prem for unfair festive schedule

Chelsea's Frank Lampard has accused the Premier League of taking football "back in time" with the congestive fixtures over the festive period.

Arteta: Chelsea have Prem's 'strongest squad'

Mikel Arteta has claimed Chelsea have the "strongest squad in the Premier League" ahead of their Boxing Day visit to Arsenal.

Ranking soccer's all-time 39 worst kits

After ranking the best 101 soccer kits ever, it was only fair that we also draw up a list of the worst designs ever to grace a football pitch.

Christmas sweaters: 'Tis the season for club-branded festive knitwear

With just two weeks until Christmas, here's a look at some of the official festive knitwear on offer from soccer clubs across Europe's top leagues.

Transfer Talk: Barcelona move for Neymar could be cheap

One of Barcelona's presidential hopefuls says the club has been in talks with a move to bring Neymar back to Camp Nou. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Why PSG finally moved on from Tuchel, chose Pochettino

Thomas Tuchel just wanted to coach, but with the politics and pressure of managing PSG, he always needed to do more than that. And he couldn't.

Man United, Spurs, Milan in trouble? How big five leagues are managing minutes amid hectic season

Load management -- the act of rotating your squad to prevent burnout -- is especially important in 2020-21 for soccer's top teams. How's it going?

Self-isolating Fulham boss Parker to miss game

Fulham manager Scott Parker will miss the game against Southampton as he is self-isolating following a positive COVID-19 test in his household.

FC 100: Liverpool, Bayern dominate, USMNT stars break into our annual ranking of soccer's best players

The ESPN FC 100 is back for 2020, and our annual ranking of the best in men's soccer shows that Bayern and Liverpool reign supreme.

Klopp rejects speculation over Salah exit

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp has rejected claims that Mohamed Salah could leave after he refused to rule out a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid.

Man United must ignore title talk - Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told his squad not to let themselves become distracted by title talk.

'Pele vs. Maradona derby' as Boca face Santos in Copa Lib semis

Boca Juniors can still dream of winning the Copa Libertadores to honour the memory of Diego Maradona now they have reached the semifinals.

Sources: PSG sack Tuchel on Christmas Eve

Paris Saint-Germain have sacked Thomas Tuchel with former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino set to replace him, sources have told ESPN.

Top January transfer targets: Alaba, Eriksen, Alli and more

The January transfer window is closing in, so which players are being linked to the top clubs? Who could be a bargain? And who needs a loan escape?

WBA boss Big Sam: Arsenal are relegation rivals

West Brom boss Sam Allardyce has said that Arsenal's dismal start has left them in a fight to remain in the Premier League this season.

Eriksen available for January transfer - Inter

Christian Eriksen could leave Inter Milan next month after struggling to settle in Italy, the club's chief executive Giuseppe Marotta said.

Top soccer images of 2020: Liverpool and Bayern's glory, Neymar's tears

Getty Images has selected its top sports photographs of 2020, with a bumper crop of soccer stills among the year's most compelling pictures.

Premier League sack race: Arteta, Wilder most in danger heading into 2021

Every year since 2012, at least six Premier League managers have been fired though just two got the sack in 2020. Who is in danger of the axe?

Transfer Talk: Chelsea, Man United battling for Ecuador teen Caicedo

Chelsea were early favourites to sign Independiente del Valle's Moises Caicedo until Man United got involved. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Man United need to turn promise into trophies

Manchester United lost three cup semifinals last season, and now in the final four of the Carabao Cup, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to bring a trophy back to Old Trafford.

Carabao Cup semis: City-Utd, Spurs-Brentford

Manchester City will face off against Manchester United while Tottenham Hotspur will play Brentford in the Carabao Cup semifinals.

Spurs' Alli gets Mourinho's ire: Can't 'create problems'

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has criticised Dele Alli for his performance despite Spurs' 3-1 win over Stoke City.

Casemiro, Asensio 8/10 as Madrid go level with leaders Atletico

Goals from Casemiro and Karim Benzema against Granada saw Madrid win their fifth straight in La Liga and stay level alongside Atletico atop La Liga.

LIVE: Everton, Man United meet in Carabao Cup quarters

With Man City, Brentford and Tottenham through to the last four, Goodison Park hosts the last quarterfinal. Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba are among the United starters.

Bale, Kane score as Spurs secure Cup semis

Gareth Bale and Harry Kane scored Tottenham Hotspur secured a place in the Carabao Cup semifinals with a 3-1 win at Stoke City.

Ghosted! Dresden sell 72k tickets to fanless game

German third-tier side Dynamo Dresden said they sold more than 72,000 "ghost" tickets for a cup match in an empty staidum.

I will not apologise to Mason - Nuno

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo said he will not apologise for his criticism of referee Lee Mason.

Transfer window principles: Seven things to remember in January

The transfer window is often hard to understand, but Gab Marcotti has seven things to remember when looking at contracts, deals and completed deals.

Trippier banned for 10 weeks over betting breach

Atletico Madrid and England defender Kieran Trippier has been suspended for 10 weeks and fined £70,000 following a breach of betting rules.

Arsenal need a Bruno Fernandes signing in January, but who could it be?

Arsenal are 15th in the Premier League and need creativity in midfield. Man United got Bruno Fernandes last January, but what can the Gunners do?

Maradona autopsy: No alcohol, drugs in body

Diego Maradona's autopsy has revealed that the Argentina legend had no alcohol or narcotic drugs in his body at the time of his death.

Solskjaer exclusive: Man United manager on their trophy chase, Pogba's future, more

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer just celebrated two years in the Man United manager's chair and his team is in fine form. He talks to ESPN about what's next.

Pogba could stay if Man Utd win trophies - Ole

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told ESPN that the Manchester United squad can play their part to convince Paul Pogba to stay at Old Trafford.

Arteta: Arsenal 'in big trouble' after Man City loss

Arsenal's League Cup exit at the hands of Man City has left the club in dire straits ahead of a season-defining festive schedule, Mikel Arteta said.

Transfer Talk: Chelsea join Real Madrid, Manchester City in Haaland chase

Chelsea are set to splash the cash again this summer as they pursue Declan Rice and new target Erling Haaland. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Martinelli one of the only signs of hope for dire Arsenal

Gabriel Martinelli was Arsenal's best player in his first start following a nine-month injury layoff, a damming indictment on the club at present.

Messi breaks Pele's all-time record for club goals

Barcelona's Lionel Messi has overtaken Brazil legend Pele to become the player to score the most goals for a single club.

Messi moves past Pele as all-time leading scorer for one club

Barcelona great Lionel Messi has become soccer's ultimate one-club goal scorer by scoring more times for a single team than any other player, ever.

Sydney FC the benchmark as A-League season begins amid uncertainty

Just as their job seemingly couldn't get any harder, A-League officials need to find a solution to the challenge that was staring them down even before COVID-19: How do they get people to care about football again?

A-League Club-by-club Guide

After an offseason of twists and turns, the A-League is finally set to return on Dec. 27. Here's all you need to know ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.

W-League Club-by-club Guide

At the close of one of the women game's most challenging and most transformative years, ESPN previews the upcoming 2020-21 W-League season.

LIVE: Arsenal host Man City in Carabao Cup quarters

Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola go head-to-head as struggling Arsenal meet holders Man City. Gabriel Martinelli and Joe Willock start for the home side; Gabriel Jesus is up front for City.

Napoli win appeal of Serie A forfeit vs. Juventus

Napoli won their appeal against the decision to hand them a 3-0 defeat and deduct a point for failing to play Juventus in October.

Solskjaer: We believe Man Utd can win trophies

Manchester United are heading into the EFL Cup semifinal with the belief they can win trophies, after being knocked of three last season.

USWNT stars playing in Europe due to circumstance, or start of a growing trend?

Five members of the USWNT's 2019 World Cup-winning squad joined English clubs earlier this year. Is this a new trend? Well, it's complicated.

Boca Juniors face tough test to set up 'Pele vs. Maradona' derby in Copa Libertadores semis

If Boca Juniors can overtake Racing, it sets up a mighty Copa Libertadores semifinal -- the Boca of Diego Maradona against the Santos of Pele.

Why Liverpool topping the Premier League at Christmas is so ominous for their rivals this season

Liverpool may be only four points clear at Christmas this year, but the way they've dealt with myriad injury issues should worry the chasing pack.

'Pigsty' Stoke dressing room upgraded for Spurs

Jose Mourinho's fears over Stoke City's "pigsty" away dressing room have been eased after the Championship club upgraded their facilities.

Lingard returns to Utd squad for Carabao Cup

Jesse Lingard is set to return to the Manchester United squad for their Carabao Cup quarterfinal with Everton.

Zidane annoyed by complaints about referees

Zinedine Zidane has said complaints about refereeing decisions involving Real Madrid are "annoying."

FIFA files criminal complaint against Blatter

FIFA has filed a criminal complaint against former president Sepp Blatter over the finances of its loss-making football museum in Zurich.

Man Utd confident of Diallo work permit in Jan

Manchester United are confident of securing a work permit for Atalanta winger Amad Diallo during the January transfer window.

Barca prez. hopeful would bulldoze Camp Nou

Barcelona presidential hopeful Agusti Benedito says he will knock down Camp Nou and build a new stadium if he's elected in January.

Ronaldo wins Golden Foot, one of the few awards Messi is yet to claim

Cristiano Ronaldo was presented with the Golden Foot award, just days after losing out to Robert Lewandowski for The Best FIFA Men's Player prize.

COVID-19 forces A-League fixture reshuffle

The A-League has been forced into a major fixture reshuffle following a COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney.

Sydney FC targeting A-League history in key season

Back-to-back champions Sydney FC enter the 2020-21 A-League season chasing history as a much-changed chasing pack attempts to close the gap.

Abraham, Werner must show more if Chelsea's striker search is to end

Tammy Abraham must build on his two-goal showing and Timo Werner has to emerge from the fog if Frank Lampard is to solve some scoring issues.

Transfer Talk: Juventus ready to raid Major League Soccer

Following the success of Weston McKennie, Juve will reportedly turn its attention to a clutch of MLS stars in January. Transfer Talk has the latest.

'Horrible' and 'ugly' to play without fans - Messi

Lionel Messi has explained how tough it has been to play without fans in the last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, saying it's like training.

Man City's aren't scoring: What's going wrong for Pep Guardiola's once-invincible team?

From 40 goals in 13 games last season to just 19 in 13 games this season: why are Man City so far off their best? Ian Darke has some theories.

Nuno blasts refs for no 'quality' in Wolves loss

Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood were on target as Burnley beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 at Turf Moor on Monday.

LIVE: Pulisic, Werner start as Chelsea host West Ham

Chelsea can go fifth with a win at Stamford Bridge on Monday, and they lead the Hammers early on via a header from Thiago Silva. Follow LIVE with ESPN.

Lorient groundskeeper dies after on-field accident

Ligue 1 side Lorient are mourning the death of a club groundsman who died in a freak accident following the team's match against Rennes on Sunday.

Arsenal, Arteta need to focus on results, not stats; Bayern get lucky; Barca in limbo; Messi ties Pele

Mikel Arteta is trying to turn Arsenal around, but his argument based on statistics and probabilities won't help his cause.

EFL Cup final pushed back to April

The Carabao Cup final has been postponed for two months in the hope that a later date will allow fans to attend.

Gladbach's Thuram banned 5 games for spitting

Borussia Monchengladbach's Marcus Thuram has been hit with a five-match ban for spitting in his opponent's face in Saturday's match.

Flamengo's Gerson subject to alleged racist abuse

Brazil's football confederation are investigating alleged racist abuse towards Flamengo midfielder Gerson during his team's 4-3 win over Bahia.

Messi happy after difficult summer at Barca

Lionel Messi is motivated to help Barcelona fight for titles this season after wanting to leave in the summer, "Honestly, I'm fine now," he said.

Messi lied to repeatedly at Barca - Laporta

Former Barcelona president and presidential candidate Joan Laporta has told ESPN that the club have repeatedly lied to Lionel Messi,

Lindelof reveals playing in pain for Man Utd

Victor Lindelof says he is playing through the pain of a back injury to help Manchester United's title hopes, only missing three games this season.

Morgan to return to Orlando Pride for 2021

USWNT's Alex Morgan will return to Orlando Pride for 2021 after spending the first half of the 2020-21 season with Tottenham.

Carabao Cup: Arsenal to upset Man City? Can Everton beat Man United?

Neatly sandwiched between all the festive games in England are the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup. Here's our preview of the games.

Marine cleared to have 500 fans for Spurs clash

FA Cup minnows Marine have been given the all-clear to host next month's third round tie against Tottenham at the Marine Travel Arena stadium.

Quickfire! McTominay, Leao set new standards among football's fastest goals

New records were set in the Premier League and Serie A with ludicrously quick goals. We look at some of the fastest feet in history.

Arsenal, Arteta concern as Auba faces scan

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is facing a second scan on a calf problem but Mikel Arteta is hopeful the Gabon striker will make a quick return.

Messi equals Pele's 643, second to 450 after Ronaldo; Klopp's 127; Leao's 6.7 -- the best stats from the weekend's action

By The Numbers brings you the best stats from the weekend's European football action.

Manchester United plot Christmas Yves raid on Brighton

Just days before Christmas,Manchester United are planning a swoop for Brighton star Yves Bissouma. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Benzema 9/10, Modric 8/10 as Real Madrid go joint-top

Karim Benzema and Luka Modric scored goals inside of 15 mins as Real Madrid beat Eibar 3-1 and went joint-top of La Liga with rivals Atletico.

Real win to keep pace with Atleti atop La Liga

Real Madrid hung on for a nervy win over Eibar to keep pace with Atletico Madrid atop the La Liga table on Sunday night.

Festive fixtures will reveal whether Man United are for real

Man United trounced Leeds to move third in the Premier League table, and matches against Leicester and Wolves will reveal whether they're legit title challengers.

USWNT's Heath scores brace to send Utd top

USWNT's Tobin Heath scored two goals as Manchester United beat Bristol City 6-1 to go top of the Women's Super League heading into Christmas.

Celtic win fourth consecutive Treble in shootout

Celtic completed a historic fourth consecutive domestic Treble after overcoming Hearts on penalties in the Scottish Cup final.

LIVE: Man United rekindle rivalry with Leeds

Manchester United and Leeds meet in the Premier League for the first time since 2004, reviving a long-simmering rivalry as the Red Devils look to climb into the top four with a win.

Mourinho's Spurs just starting to show some cracks

Tottenham dropped points for the third straight game with a 2-0 loss to Leicester, raising questions over whether they can be genuine title contenders.

Milan score fastest-ever Serie A goal in win

AC Milan forward Rafael Leao scored the fastest goal in Serie A history, hitting the target after six seconds, against Sassuolo.

USWNT's Heath stunner inspires Utd comeback

USWNT's Tobin Heath inspired a sensational Manchester United comeback as they drew 2-2 against Manchester City on Saturday.

LIVE: Spurs host Leicester in top-four clash

A win for either side will send them up to second in the table. Son Heung-Min, fresh from his Puskas Award win for goal of the year, makes his 250th appearance for Spurs.

Gladbach fine Thuram month's wages for spitting

Borussia Monchengladbach have fined striker Marcus Thuram a month's wages after his red card for spitting during the 2-1 defeat against Hoffenheim.

Pele congratulates Messi on 'beautiful career'

Brazil great Pele has paid tribute to Lionel Messi for equalling his goal-scoring record for a single club.

Real Madrid back huge football reform

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has backed major reform of the European football calendar.

Barca's Messi wins Champion for Peace award

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has won the 'Peace of the Year' award for his fair play and commitment to social causes.

Fulham boss Parker slams VAR: 'It's criminal!'

Fulham boss Scott Parker has lashed out at VAR and accused Newcastle's Callum Wilson of diving in Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw.

Calling A-League a development league is 'disrespectful' - Jamieson

Melbourne City's Scott Jamieson has called efforts to re-brand the A-League a development league "disrespectful."

Ronaldo scores twice as Juventus crush Parma

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, taking his Serie A tally for the season to 12, as defending champions Juventus cruised to a 4-0 win at Parma.

Arsenal must stick with Arteta and clear out the squad instead

Arsenal's dismal form shows no signs of ending, but the club can't afford to reboot again and fire Mikel Arteta. The players are the problem.

Transfer Talk: Lyon's discount price for Depay to pique Barca's interest?

Lyon look to cash in on Memphis Depay at a deep discount, who has been previously been a target at Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Arsenal must stick with Arteta and clear out the squad instead

Arsenal's dismal form shows no signs of ending, but the club can't afford to reboot again and fire Mikel Arteta. The players are the problem.

Arsenal ratings: 5/10 Holding for own goal

A slow start coupled with a costly own goal by Rob Holding saw Arsenal lose to Everton and continue to languish in the standings.

Man City's Mewis named U.S. top women's player

Manchester City midfielder Sam Mewis has been named U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year for 2020.

Lewandowski sends Bayern top with last-gasp winner

Robert Lewandowski scored a dramatic injury-time winner, his second goal of the game, to earn Bayern Munich a 2-1 comeback win at Bayer Leverkusen.

LIVE: Can Arteta, Arsenal get a big win at Everton?

The pressure's on Mikel Arteta and the Gunners heading into the festive period and it's not going well at Goodison Park. A Rob Holding own goal and Yerry Mina header have the hosts winning at half-time. Follow LIVE with ESPN.

Thuram to face huge ban after red card for spitting

Hoffenheim's Ryan Sessegnon got a late goal to snatch a 2-1 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Saturday and stretch the hosts' wi

Messi makes history as Barca drop more points

Lionel Messi equalled Pele's all-time record of 643 goals as Barcelona dropped more points with a 2-2 draw against Valencia.

Messi goal equals Pele record, but not enough to seal win for Barca

Lionel Messi's goal was his 643rd for Barcelona, putting him on the brink of a great record, but he was not able to guide his team to victory.

Liverpool ruthless win a testament to Reds' remarkable focus under Klopp

Liverpool's 7-0 win at Crystal Palace shows how Jurgen Klopp's side have kept their heads in a season in which so much has been thrown at them.

LIVE: Man City looking to bridge gap to top four

Man City can get up to fifth with a win at Southampton, though the third-place Saints will be no pushovers in front of fans at St. Mary's. Follow LIVE with ESPN.

Zidane refuses to rule out January transfers

Zinedine Zidane has refused to rule out adding to his Real Madrid squad in January despite a dire financial outlook for the club.

LIVE: Liverpool out to open gap at top of Premier League

Mohamed Salah was named among the substitutes for Liverpool's trip to Crystal Palace. A win will extend the champions' lead at the top of the table to six points.

Salah refuses to rule out future La Liga move

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has said he was "very disappointed" after he was not selected to be captain in their final Champions League match.

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid inch closer to Camavinga deal with Rennes

Rennes' star turn Eduardo Camavinga could soon be trading Ligue 1 for Real Madrid and La Liga. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Mou: Quoting stats is like badly cooked meat

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has hit back at critics for relying on stats which don't tell the full story of his squad, he says.

Guardiola: Breakup improved Stones' form

"His attitude was always the same but we see him happier and stronger now because he's fit, he's not injured every 2-3 weeks," Guardiola said.

BVB's Moukoko is youngest Bundesliga scorer

Youssoufa Moukoko has become the youngest player to score a goal in Bundesliga at the age of 16 years and 28 days.

Benzema's work at Madrid has been underrated. Just ask Zidane

Zinedine Zidane made waves when he called Karim Benzema the best forward France ever produced. Yet it means we can give praise to a massively underrated player.

English players urged to go abroad abroad more

Manchester City defender Lucy Bronze has said more English players should go abroad for the experience.

Koeman accuses media of 'easy job' amid slump

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman says the media have an "easy job" following reports his players are unsettled following a disappointing start.

Man Utd job turning my hair grey - Solskjaer

As Ole Gunnar Solskjaer approaches two years in Manchester United's hot seat on Saturday, he says the job is turning his hair grey.

Lampard: No regrets over Chelsea losing Rice

Frank Lampard said Chelsea have no regrets over allowing Declan Rice to leave the club's academy.

Schalke sack 2nd boss this term amid winless run

Manuel Baum has become the second Schalke coach to be sacked this season amid a winless run of 28 Bundesliga games, the club announced on Friday.

Arteta thanks Arsenal board for public support

Mikel Arteta has thanked the Arsenal hierarchy for their public show of support and said recent results have "taken the gloss off" progress made.

Davies racist abuse 'not tolerated' - Bayern prez.

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has said the club will not tolerate the racist abuse aimed at Alphonso Davies and partner Jordyn Huitema.

Not happy! Ronaldo looks angry as Lewy wins FIFA The Best

FIFA held their annual The Best Awards in Zurich on Thursday night, with Robert Lewandowski beating Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sources: Liverpool keen on Brighton's Bissouma

Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma is being closely followed by Liverpool ahead of the January transfer window, sources told ESPN.

Pogba to Juventus: Dybala, Bernardeschi makeweights in Man United exit

Paul Pogba to Juventus and Paulo Dybala to Man United? Insider Notebook has the latest: PLUS: Lionel Messi waits for the new Barcelona president.

Chelsea see Rice's potential as one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe

West Ham's Declan Rice possesses the necessary qualities to become one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe. Here's our scouting report.

Man Utd's latest fightback provides optimism that they can compete for the title

After Spurs, City and Chelsea dropped points in midweek, Man Utd's comeback at Sheffield Utd showed they may just be title contenders after all.

Transfer Talk: Arsenal ready to hand Real's Isco Premier League lifeline

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to sign countryman Isco in from Real Madrid to help boost the Gunners' season. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Ole deems Hendo's play as 'the good, bad, and ugly'

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he saw the "good, bad and the ugly" in Dean Henderson's performance over Sheffield United.

Leicester City are Premier League's 'best of the rest' outside big six. How good can they be?

Despite some eye-catching wins, we still don't now how good Leicester City are or can be. Games against Spurs and Man United will reveal a lot.

Wayne Rooney's son Kai signs with Man United

Manchester United have signed Kai Rooney, the 11-year-old son of Old Trafford legend Wayne, to the club's youth academy.

LIVE: Man United visit Sheffield United

Dean Henderson starts for Man United against his former club. A win for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, who have won nine straight away Premier League games, could move them up to fifth.

Lewandowski FIFA's Best over Messi, Ronaldo

Robert Lewandowski has won FIFA The Best Men's Player of the Year for 2020, beating Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo.

Why Man United should get Ronaldo back and let Pogba go to Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba trading places at Manchester United and Juventus is a swap deal that, in many ways, would suit everyone.

Greenwood: Mewis, Lavelle bring City confidence

Manchester City's Alex Greenwood has said that the attitude of her teammates Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle has brought a confidence to the side.

Terzic returns Klopp-like fire to Dortmund dugout

Edin Terzic is a lifelong Borussia Dortmund fan, so he knows better than most the passion supporters expect from the team and those in charge of it.

French crop: Mbappe debuts new blue hairdo, Griezmann rocks braids

France internationals Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann both debuted dramatic new hairstyles before taking to the pitch on Wednesday.

Leno blames players with 'bad' attitude, not Arteta

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has said that the players must shoulder the responsibility for the team's dismal form.

Cavani charged for 'offensive' Instagram post

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association in relation to a post on his Instagram.

That's the Barca I want to see, says Koeman

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman praised his side's relentless pressing after their 2-1 win over Real Sociedad on Wednesday.

Court rules Maradona's body 'must be conserved'

The body of late soccer great Diego Maradona "must be conserved" in case his DNA is needed in a paternity case, a court ruled on Wednesday.

Transfer Talk: Liverpool set to swoop on wantaway Man City defender Garcia

Liverpool could look to bolster their threadbare defence by raiding a Premier League title rival in January. Transfer Talk has the latest.

A-League stage set for Australia's next generation of goalkeepers

With 10 days until football returns, Joey Lynch looks at the race to be Mat Ryan's successor, the A-League "launch" and Sydney FC's forward line.

Fine margins separate Liverpool, Spurs in title race that will be defined by them

Liverpool and Tottenham's top-of-the-table clash offered a sneak peek at this season's title race, one that will assuredly go down to the wire.

Robben determined to return after latest injury

Former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben has set his sights on returning to football after his latest injury setback.

Lukaku fires Inter Milan closer to Serie A summit

A Romelu Lukaku penalty was enough to give Inter Milan a 1-0 win against 10-man Napoli at San Siro on Wednesday.

Mourinho slams Klopp's touchline behaviour

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has hit out at the behaviour of Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool coaches.

Solskjaer wants winning mentality at United

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he wants his players to believe they can win the Premier League title this season.

'We stand behind Promes' - Ajax coach Ten Hag

Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has said the club stands behind Quincy Promes following his reported arrest in connection with an alleged stabbing.

Alba 8/10, Messi impresses as Barca edge leaders Real Sociedad

Barcelona earned an impressive 2-1 win over Real Sociedad, Jordi Alba, and Frenkie de Jong scoring to rally Barca back against the table-toppers.

Alba, De Jong steer Barca to comeback victory

Barcelona beat La Liga leaders Real Sociedad 2-1 thanks to first-half goals from Jordi Alba and Frenkie de Jong.

Arteta's task impossible unless Arsenal discipline improves

A third sending off in five games prevented Mikel Arteta's side from earning maximum points against Southampton, extending the Gunners' winless league run to six matches.

LIVE: Liverpool, Tottenham clash at Anfield

Rhys Williams and Fabinho form a makeshift Liverpool centre-back pairing against in-form Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min. Tottenham lead champions Liverpool on goal difference at kickoff.

Ronaldo squanders penalty in Juve-Atalanta draw

Cristiano Ronaldo had a penalty saved as Juventus were held to yet another Serie A draw in an entertaining encounter 1-1 draw with Atalanta.

LIVE: Arsenal out to turn things around vs. Saints

Arsenal are 15th in the Premier League table after a dismal start to the season, Willian and Alexandre Lacazette have been dropped as they host fourth-placed Southampton.

Heads up: Football lawmakers approve concussion subs

The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) has approved trials of permanent concussion substitutes, starting in January.

Solskjaer worried about keeping players fit

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted he will find it difficult to keep his players fully fit during a hectic schedule.

Hola Madrid! Barca presidential candidate hangs huge banner next to Bernabeu

Joan Laporta pulled off a PR masterstroke in his bid to be elected Barcelona president by unveiling a giant banner next to Real Madrid's stadium.

Bilic sacked despite 1-1 draw at Man City

Slaven Bilic has been sacked by West Bromwich Albion, despite Tuesday's surprise 1-1 draw with Manchester City.

Maleck released on parole after double homicide

Mexico striker Joao Maleck has been released on parole after spending 18 months in prison for a car accident.

How Prem bosses coached their teams through the silence

From profanities to tactics, from multiple languages to constant heckling, the Premier League sounded a lot different when coaches could be heard.

Neymar injury led to death threats for Mendes

Lyon midfielder Thiago Mendes has received death threats for injuring Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, according to his coach Rudi Garcia.

West Brom manager Bilic facing sack - reports

Slaven Bilic is on the verge of being sacked as WBA manager, British media reported, despite Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City.

Zidane calls Benzema 'best' France striker ever

Zinedine Zidane praised Karim Benzema as the best French striker ever after scoring a brace in Real Madrid's 3-1 La Liga win over Athletic Bilbao.

Man City lack their previous potency in front of goal

Man City's 2020 haze continued in a 1-1 draw with West Brom, City again lacking the sharpness, ruthlessness, and goals of a typical Pep Guardiola side.

Transfer Talk: Messi edging closer to Paris move as Mbappe looks elsewhere

PSG's courtship of Leo Messi is gathering pace, with reports saying a reunion with Neymar is a "real possibility." Transfer Talk has the latest.

Benzema shows why Madrid can rely on him to deliver

Karim Benzema scored his fourth goal in his past three games to lead Real Madrid to victory against Athletic Bilbao.

Chelsea need star signings to prove their worth

Kai Havertz and Timo Werner arrived to much fanfare, but the German internationals struggled again at Wolves, where Chelsea suffered their second straight Premier League defeat.

Can Mourinho outdo Klopp when title rivals meet?

Liverpool have set the tone in the Premier League over the past 18 months, but if this is to be Spurs' turn, they must win at Anfield.

LIVE: Man City host West Brom

With a win, Pep Guardiola's side can climb as high as fifth in the Premier League table. Gabriel Jesus starts up front for City, while Sergio Aguero is among the substitutes.

BVB's Moukoko becomes Bundesliga's youngest starter

Youssoufa Moukoko has set another record. At 16 years and 25 days, the Dortmund striker is the youngest-ever player to start in the Bundesliga.

Why Brazilian club Corinthians continue to be huge fans of Taylor Swift

Corinthians have found an unlikely good luck charm in Taylor Swift, having never lost directly before or after one of the singer's album releases.

LIVE: Chelsea face Wolves test

Frank Lampard’s side seek to bounce back from their weekend defeat to Everton and a two-goal win sends Chelsea top of the Premier League. Christian Pulisic returns to the starting line-up.

Promes released from jail, remains suspect

Ajax forward Quincy Promes was released from jail on Tuesday following his arrest in connection with his alleged involvement in a stabbing.

From near devastation, Cardassar chase glory vs. Atletico

In 2018, a devastating flood caused historic damage on the Spanish coast, including the destruction of their soccer team. Here's how they rebuilt.

Messi wage 'not sustainable' - prez. candidate

Lionel Messi's salary is too big for Barcelona due to their financial predicament, presidential candidate Emili Rousaud has said.

Mourinho dismisses Liverpool injury crisis talk

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has dismissed Jurgen Klopp's concerns over Liverpool's injury problems ahead of the clash at Anfield.

Grealish fined £82k, handed 9-month driving ban

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has been banned from driving for two months and fined £82,000 for two motor offences.

Klopp: Spurs are 'results machine' with Mourinho

Jurgen Klopp has said Jose Mourinho has turned Tottenham into a "results machine" ahead of Liverpool's clash against Spurs at Anfield.

Ronaldo: I prefer boxing, UFC over football

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said he prefers watching boxing or UFC over to football in his spare time.

Arsenal 'have to take the bullets' - Arteta

Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal squad to "take the bullets" as Arsenal face mounting criticism for a dreadful season to date.

Neymar can lure Messi to PSG with another UCL masterclass

Neymar wants to be reunited with Lionel Messi and can put that in motion by leading PSG past old club Barcelona when they meet in the UCL last 16.

Meet the designer behind soccer's craziest kits

Remember the teams that went viral for their jerseys made to look like a tuxedo, the human anatomy and even The Hulk? Meet their visionary designer.

Transfer Talk: Juventus U-Turn as Paulo Dybala set for huge new deal

Paulo Dybala and Juventus have been singing different tunes over his future in Turin, but the club is ready to pay up. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Cech returns, Drinkwater brawls in odd U23 game

Petr Cech returned to the pitch for Chelsea's U23 side in a match that saw 30-year-old Danny Drinkwater spark a brawl with a 16-year-old.

Arsenal won't find better boss than Arteta - Pep

Pep Guardiola says Arsenal will not find a better manager than Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal will back Arteta to fix the mess. Which players should he build around?

Mikel Arteta's job might seem untenable at Arsenal, but he retains the backing of the club to get them out of the mess. Who should he build around?

Copa Libertadores is becoming as predictable as the Champions League

Brazilian and Argentine clubs are dominating the Copa Libertadores, reflecting the oligopoly of European football in the Champions League.

Huawei wants Griezmann chat after ugly split

Chinese tech giant Huawei wants to talk to Barcelona and France star Antoine Griezmann about its human rights record.

Real Madrid crisis over, Man United vs. Man City a snooze, Liverpool and Bayern look tired, Barca need work

Real Madrid faced three big games in a week with manager Zidane's future seemingly on the line. They won all three to prove their worth.

Lampard: Clubs with fans have unfair advantage

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has said allowing supporters in some stadiums has created an unfair advantage for certain Premier League teams.

Messi, Neymar reunion headlines Champions League draw

The path to the 2020-21 Champions League final has reached the knockout phase and the round of 16 has thrown up some truly heavyweight encounters.

Tierney: Team's terrible form isn't good enough

Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney has said the side's run of form is "terrible" but he has backed manager Mikel Arteta.

15 things that show how Arsenal, 15th in the Premier League, are a mess

As Arsenal sit 15th in the Premier League table following their woeful 1-0 home defeat to Burnley, here are 15 things that illustrate their malaise

Barcelona, Lionel Messi and the napkin: Oral history of his transfer, arranged 20 years ago

On Dec. 14, 2000, Barcelona agreed a deal that would bring Lionel Messi to Spain and change the course of soccer history. Here's how they did it.

UEL: Man Utd face Sociedad; Benfica vs. Arsenal

Manchester United were drawn against Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 32, while Arsenal will take on Benfica.

LIVE Champions League round-of-16 draw live

The draw for the Champions League round of 16 draw is taking place at 6 a.m. ET.

Ex-Liverpool, France boss Houllier dies at 73

Former France and Liverpool manager Gerard Houiller has died at the age of 73.

Webo: There has to be consequences for racism

Istanbul Basaksehir assistant coach Pierre Webo has said he is still coming to terms with the alleged racist incident in the game against PSG.

Champions League round-of-16 draw: Seedings, date, round details

Find out when the draw for the round of 16 of the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League will be made.

PSG 'pessimistic' as Neymar heads for ankle MRI

Neymar was stretchered off the pitch with a serious ankle injury late on in Paris Saint-Germain's 1-0 loss to Lyon on Sunday evening.

Transfer Talk: 'Cholo' troubles to force Joao Felix leave Atletico for Italy?

Joao Felix's frustration with Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone has tipped off admirers Inter Milan and Juventus. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Messi Barca's best once again, carrying Blaugrana to bounce-back win

Lionel Messi tried to do too much on his own, but his Barca teammates have proven they can't do it themselves, and he was decisive in the 1-0 win.

Xhaka 3/10 for foolish red card in Arsenal loss to Burnley

Arsenal endured another miserable Premier League game, with defeat sealed by an own goal. Yet the worst part was Granit Xhaka's foolish red card.

Neymar stretchered off as PSG lose to Lyon

Neymar was stretchered off the field as a lacklustre Paris Saint-Germain dropped down to third in Ligue 1 in a loss to Lyon.

Messi on cusp of Pele's goal mark in Barca win

With his 642nd goal in a Barca shirt, Messi now is on the cusp of tying Brazil and Santos legend Pele for most goals with a single club.

Draw at Fulham shows why Liverpool need to spend in January

Joel Matip joined Liverpool's lengthy injury list in the draw at Fulham. The Reds will need fresh blood in January if they're to defend their title.

LIVE: Can Arsenal kickstart season vs. Burnley?

Arsenal are closer to the bottom three than the top four, but they could start building momentum with a home win over Burnley. Follow LIVE with ESPN.

Mourinho: Players did opposite of what I said

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho claimed his players did the exact opposite of what he told them to do at half-time.

Gattuso on Napoli tough love: I bet they spit on me

Gennaro Gattuso has revived Napoli in the year since he replaced Carlo Ancelotti with his distinctive, tough-love style of management.

Ronaldo scores twice in 100th match for Juve

Cristiano Ronaldo converted two late penalties on his 100th appearance for Juventus in a 3-1 win over Genoa.

LIVE: Liverpool look to go top with win at Fulham

Liverpool are struggling at Fulham, but have pulled back to 1-1 with a Mohamed Salah penalty. Tottenham's draw at Crystal Palace on Sunday mean the Reds could go top with a win. Follow LIVE with ESPN.

Tottenham's title hopes depend on beating teams like Palace

Tottenham have shown they can beat the best in the league, but their title challenge will hinge on finishing out games against lesser opponents.

Jota out for six-to-eight weeks injured - Klopp

Diogo Jota is set miss six-to-eight weeks through injury, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.

Spurs lose ground in title race at Palace

Tottenham lost ground in the Premier League title race as they were held to a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

USWNT stars Morgan, Mewis score in WSL

Manchester City grabbed a late winner at home to Arsenal to stay in the title race while USWNT striker Alex Morgan scored one goal and made another.

Schalke's winless run extends to 27 games

Schalke came from a goal down to lead against Augsburg but conceded a stoppage-time equaliser on Sunday to extend their winless run to 27 matches.

Spurs lose ground in title race at Palace

Tottenham lost ground in the Premier League title race as they were held to a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

LIVE: Tottenham look to go clear at the top

Tottenham can open up a three-point gap at the top of the Premier League, for a couple of hours at least, by winning at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Sources: Dortmund sack Favre after 5-1 loss

Borussia Dortmund have sacked coach Lucien Favre following a 5-1 home defeated to newly promoted Stuttgart, sources have told ESPN.

Promes misses training amid reports of arrest

Ajax confirm Quincy Promes missed training on Sunday amid reports he had been arrested due to his alleged involvement in a stabbing.

Porter's Columbus deliver the ultimate MLS triumph in adversity

In a MLS season that many have said should have an asterisk attached to it, the Columbus Crew finished it off with an exclamation mark instead.

MLS Cup Final LIVE: Columbus Crew vs. Seattle Sounders

Caleb Porter and the Crew host Brian Schmetzer's defending MLS Cup champion Sounders in the last match at historic Mapfre Stadium to determine which team will win MLS' ultimate prize.

They're Grrrreat! Zidane gushes after derby win

Zinedine Zidane praised his players, calling Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Karim Benzema "great" after a 2-0 derby win over rivals Atletico

Transfer Talk: Everton join chase for Tottenham outcast Dele Alli

Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli looks set for the exits from Spurs, but his next stop could be Everton, not PSG. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Pogba 1,000% with Utd: 'Bla bla is not important'

Paul Pogba says he is "1,000%" committed to Manchester United but has refused to deny comments made by his agent that he wants to leave.

5/10 Havertz struggles as Chelsea lose following Mendy error

In the absence of key men including Christian Pulisic, Frank Lampard's side could not make their possession advantage count and lost for the first time in nine Premier League games.

Real back in La Liga race with derby win over leaders Atletico

A trio of top performances from stalwarts Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro fired Real Madrid past Atletico and back into the title race.

Ole lauds United's 'best performance' vs. City

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed his team's "best performance" against Manchester City in a 0-0 draw.

Goal-shy Man City struggle against United again

An underwhelming Manchester derby showed that Pep Guardiola'a side do not have the same goal threat as in seasons' past, which could cost them in the Premier League title race.

LIVE: Chelsea chase top spot at Everton

With Spurs and Liverpool not in action until Sunday, a Chelsea win at Goodison Park will see Frank Lampard’s side reclaim first place in the Premier League. Christian Pulisic is not involved.

LIVE: Real host Atletico on Madrid derby day

Atletico kick off sitting atop La Liga and with a six-point lead over cross-city rivals and defending champions Real. Diego Simeone’s team have lost just three of the last 14 league derbies.

LIVE: United host City in the Manchester derby

Paul Pogba starts for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, who go into the game one point ahead of Pep Guardiola's team. However, United are under pressure after their Champions League exit.

Reyna stunner as Dortmund thrashed by Stuttgart

Promoted VfB Stuttgart scored three times in 10 minutes to crush hosts Borussia Dortmund 5-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

El-Ghazi claims all three points against Wolves

Aston Villa snatched a 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday.

Barca player unrest over tactics a 'lie' - Koeman

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said it's a "lie" the players are unhappy with his tactics.

Paolo Rossi mourned by thousands at funeral

Thousands of mourners gathered in the Italian city of Vicenza on Saturday for the funeral of former Italy international Paolo Rossi.

MLS Cup preview: Seattle seals dynasty? Columbus prevails at home?

Ahead of Saturday's championship decider, a look at Seattle's case to be the league's best-ever and why Caleb Porter owes Columbus. Plus: Tactical match-ups and expert predictions!

Solskjaer adamant he can handle United pressure

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he can handle the pressure of managing Manchester United.

Basaksehir's Webo: We sent world a message

Istanbul Basaksehir assistant coach Pierre Webo said Dec. 8 would be remembered in the fight against racism.

Transfer Talk: Manchester City up Haaland pursuit ahead of summer

Dortmund's Erling Haaland is one of the most sought-after strikers in the world and now Man City are in the chase. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Wenger on Arsenal's Ozil woe: He is not a difficult player

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said that managing Mesut Ozil was not difficult but added that certain players are "are a bit more sensitive."

Don't tell Atletico they are tipped to beat Real and win La Liga

Pressure is something Atletico Madrid try to avoid, but Real Madrid seemingly can't live without. And yet all eyes are on Atletico to win it all.

Messi too stressful for some to play with - Unzue

A former Barca assistant said that some players are not capable of handling the strain of playing with the club's talisman Lionel Messi.

FIFA The Best: Messi, Ronado, Lewy nominated

Robert Lewandowski has been nominated for FIFA The Best Men's player of the Year for 2020 alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Guardiola: City wary of wounded Man Utd

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects to face the "best version" of a wounded Manchester United side.

Sources: Ligue 1 scraps TV deal amid dispute

Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 have terminated their contract with Mediapro, the company who hold most of the TV rights, sources have told ESPN.

Sources: Chelsea to rival Real, PSG for Alaba

Chelsea are keeping tabs on Bayern Munich defender David Alaba but face competition from PSG and Real Madrid, sources have told ESPN.

Solskjaer: I won't panic after UCL collapse

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said it is not the time "to push the panic button."

Zidane: Atletico Madrid are La Liga favourites

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said rivals Atletico Madrid are favourites to win La Liga ahead of the derby.

Christmas sweaters: 'Tis the season for club-branded festive knitwear

With just two weeks until Christmas, here's a look at some of the official festive knitwear on offer from soccer clubs across Europe's top leagues.

Sources: Santos owe Barca €2.9m over Gabigol

A court has ruled that Santos must pay Barcelona €2.9 million for violating an agreement relating to Gabriel Barbosa, sources have told to ESPN.

Ozil eyes MLS; row over 'shameful' ham sandwich in Spain

Mesut Ozil's future and hopes of a move to MLS headlines this week's Insider Notebook: PLUS: A row over a 'shameful' ham sandwich in Spain.

Bale must be patient at Spurs, his time to shine will come

Gareth Bale isn't playing for Spurs as much as he might have hoped, but he looks happy with the league leaders and may soon play a vital role.

Solskjaer finished at Man United? Woodward thinks he can deliver Premier League title

While many are calling for Man United to axe Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the club's UCL failure, Ed Woodward continues to back the manager long-term.