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Wednesday, 31 March 2021
England win but Stones' error won't ease defensive concerns
England defeated Poland 2-1 to stay two points clear atop Group I, but John Stones' latest blunder won't ease concerns in England over the defence.
Low on Werner miss: He has to score
Germany manager Joachim Low slammed striker Timo Werner's close-range miss in the shock loss to North Macedonia.
Griezmann, France labour to 1-0 win in Bosnia
Antoine Griezmann struck again as France extended their World Cup qualifying Group D lead to four points with an unconvincing 1-0 win over Bosnia.
Sydney to host WWC final, Auckland gets opener
The Women's World Cup in 2023 will kickoff in Auckland and conclude with the final at Sydney's Stadium Australia.
North Macedonia stun Germany with late winner
North Macedonia scored an 85th-minute winner through Eljif Elmas to stun hosts Germany 2-1 in their World Cup Group J qualifier on Wednesday as the
Should Brazil shut down football amid coronavirus pandemic worries?
Brazil were to play Argentina in a crucial World Cup qualifying clash this week. Instead, the debate continues on if football should be paused.
LIVE: European heavyweights in World Cup qualifying action
France, England, Germany, Italy and Spain are all in action as they seek to book their tickets to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with the Three Lions' clash with Poland particularly appealing.
Croatia U21s knock England out in stoppage time
England were knocked out at the group stage of the Under-21 Euros in stoppage time of their final match despite a 2-1 win over Croatia.
Pulisic, Pogba, Salah among Premier League stars facing critical decisions at their clubs
With only a couple of months left this season, time's running out for Premier League stars when it comes to figuring out their futures.
Mewis scores but Man City exit UWCL to Barca
Barcelona advanced to the last four of the women's Champions League with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Manchester City.
Man United's big decisions: What to do with Pogba? Henderson or De Gea?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing another critical summer and four crucial questions as he tries to lift Manchester United back to the top.
Arsenal Women's legend to leave role as coach
Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro will step down from his role at the end of the season, the Women's Super League club announced on Wednesday.
Sydney FC claim W-League premiership
A goal in each half saw Sydney FC beat Melbourne Victory to secure the W-League premiership in a winner-takes-all contest at Cromer Park.
Solskjaer: Mohawk put me off signing a player
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that he once refused to sign a player because of his mohawk haircut.
Kroos: Boycotting Qatar WC not an option
Germany's Toni Kroos has said he does not believe a boycott of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar would help the migrant workers in the Gulf state.
U.S.-born Alvarez makes Mexico bow, Lozano goal
Napoli forward Hirving Lozano proved to be the matchwinner for Mexico in a 1-0 international friendly victory over Costa Rica on Tuesday.
Messi's 'Rey del Balon' boots may be his most eye-catching yet
On Tuesday, adidas unveiled Lionel Messi's latest signature boots which celebrate his latest record-breaking year in less than subtle fashion.
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Transfer Talk: Juve's Dybala linked to swap for Barca's Dembele
Juventus' Paulo Dybala and Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele have been linked with a swap. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Man United's James heads Wales past Czechs
Daniel James headed a late winner as Wales claimed their first victory in their World Cup qualifying campaign by beating the Czech Republic 1-0.
For Barcelona's promising Pedri, Spain debut is just the start
He is only 18, just broke into the Barcelona first team and will undoubtedly endure dips in form, but Pedri has Lionel Messi's seal of approval and is a star in the making.
Guardiola: Aguero is England's Messi, Maradona
Pep Guardiola said that Sergio Aguero has conquered the Premier League in the way Lionel Messi did it in La Liga and Diego Maradona in Serie A.
Southgate: Spurs talk won't distract Kane at Euros
Gareth Southgate says Harry Kane will not be distracted by ongoing speculation over his Tottenham Hotspur future at this summer's Euro 2020 finals.
Are Mourinho's Tottenham struggles similar to what happened at Real Madrid, Man United and Chelsea?
Mourinho is often described as a pragmatist, but his best teams dominated both ends of the pitch. Yet his magic isn't quite working at Spurs.
Lewandowski to miss PSG clash with knee injury
Bayern Munich's Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering sprained ligaments in his right knee.
Japan win 14-0 in World Cup qualifying game
Japan thrashed Mongolia 14-0 on Tuesday to move closer to the third round of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.
Sam Kerr tells ESPN about settling at Chelsea, Kirby form and Olympics
Australia striker Sam Kerr has put the memories of her early struggles at Chelsea behind her and is now ready to take on the world.
Sources: Juve, Barca, PSG options for Aguero
Sergio Aguero is considering interest from Juventus, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain after ruling out a return to club football in Argentina.
EFL appoint Rebecca Welch as first female ref
Rebecca Welch has become the first female referee to be appointed to an English Football League match.
Benzema to stand trial for alleged blackmail
Karim Benzema will face trial in October for his alleged involvement in blackmailing former France teammate Matthieu Valbuena over a sex tape.
Arsenal create taskforce to tackle online abuse
Arsenal have created a new taskforce to help support their players as part of an initiative to tackle online hate.
UCL clash between Lyon and PSG postponed
The women's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain has been postponed.
The best and worst MLS kits of all time
With MLS clubs unveiling their 2021 jerseys, we looked back at the league's 26 years of existence to pick out the best and worst kits of all time.
Who could Man City sign to replace Aguero long-term?
Man City striker Sergio Aguero is leaving this summer. Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are among the star options to replace him as Lionel Messi would only be a short-term fix.
Salah on playing in Spain: 'Maybe one day, yes'
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said he could "maybe one day" play in Spain, although the forward said "it's not up to me" to decide when he leave.
Monday, 29 March 2021
Henry on quitting all social media: It is not safe
Thierry Henry said the time was right for him to leave social media, telling the BBC on Monday that "it is not a safe place."
Transfer Talk: Buffon could exit Juventus for Napoli, Porto
Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon could leave Juventus once again, with Napoli and Porto among his options. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Aguero leaving Man City at end of the season
Sergio Aguero will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the club has confirmed.
Sources: Liverpool close to Konate agreement
RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate is edging closer to a move to Liverpool, sources have told ESPN.
Ronaldo, Portugal right to be angry about VAR, Kane stars for England, Germany show their best and worst
Ronaldo and Portugal were furious at their 2-2 draw in Serbia, though their focus was the wrongfully disallowed late goal. They have a point, too.
USMNT burning questions: Olympic failure a big deal?
How much does it matter that the U.S. will not be in Tokyo? And where the senior team is concerned, did two friendly wins show anything new regarding striker and central defensive options?
Messi's brain, Ronaldo's heading, Haaland's strength: The ultimate composite men's soccer star
We've built the ultimate fantasy footballer, picking the best bits of the world's top stars to construct the perfect modern attacking player.
Chinese champions denied licence for new season
Jiangsu FC will not defend their Chinese Super League title this season after they were left off the list of clubs approved to play.
Euro clubs body keen to see women's Club WC
The European Club Association (ECA) is excited by the prospect of a women's Club World Cup being set up "fairly soon."
Bale: Legally I have to return to Madrid
Gareth Bale has reiterated his stance on returning to Real Madrid after his loan spell at Tottenham and said it is "legally what I have to do."
Ref apologises for Ronaldo disallowed goal
Referee Danny Makkelie has apologised after denying Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal the winning goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Serbia.
Biggest international shocks: Ireland reeling from loss to Luxembourg
Ireland slumped to one of their worst defeats, losing 1-0 to Luxembourg. We run down the biggest shock defeats for major footballing nations.
Sunday, 28 March 2021
England's U21 Euro hopes take hit with loss to Portugal
England's chances of reaching the knockout round of the U21 2021 European Championships took a hit in a loss to Portugal in Group D on Sunday.
Havertz positive despite 'tough' start at Chelsea
Kai Havertz has struggled with the demands of the Premier League, but feels he has now settled down and sees a bright future for himself at Chelsea.
U.S. miss Olympics again after loss to Honduras
The U.S. will miss a third-straight Olympics after losing 2-1 to Honduras in the semifinal of the CONCACAF qualifying round for the 2020 games.
Transfer Talk: Aguero to choose between Barca, Juve, PSG
Sergio Aguero will exit Man City this summer and Barca, Juve and PSG are reportedly battling it out for his signature. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Celebrating Dobson's career, Prior's return and some #PeakDub areas
Love is at the core of what the W-League is all about -- that's why Rhali Dobson's send-off was so special. PLUS: Will Victory "do a Bradbury"?
Belotti and Locatelli earn Italy win in Bulgaria
Italy's Andrea Belotti and Manuel Locatelli secured a 2-0 win over Bulgaria on Sunday to make it two wins from two in Group C.
LIVE: Germany, Italy continue World Cup qualifying campaigns
After kicking off World Cup qualifying with a comfortable win over Iceland, Germany travels to Bucharest for a date with Romania, while Italy visit Bulgaria. Follow the action live with ESPN.
Kane on top form as England ease by Albania
Harry Kane scored a goal and provided an assist for Mason Mount as England eased past Albania 2-0 at the Arena Kombetare on Saturday.
Spain scrape win over Georgia with late Olmo strike
Spain striker Dani Olmo snatched a 2-1 win away to Georgia in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday with a stoppage-time strike from outside the area
Pulisic, Reyna score as U.S. beats N Ireland
Giovanni Reyna and Christian Pulisic scored as the U.S. beat Northern Ireland in a friendly to earn a first victory on European soil since 2015.
Dembele scores as France ease past Kazakhstan
Ousmane Dembele was on the scoresheet as France beat Kazakhstan 2-0.
Ronaldo slammed for 'unacceptable' rage
Former Portugal international Fernando Meira has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to walk off the pitch and throw away his captain's armband.
Frappart first woman to ref men's WC qualifier
Stephanie Frappart reached another milestone on Saturday when she became the first female referee to take charge of a men's World Cup qualifier.
Adelaide down Sydney FC for sixth straight win
Adelaide United recorded their sixth win on the trot with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sydney FC at Coopers Stadium.
Saturday, 27 March 2021
Transfer Talk: Zidane fine with Odegaard not returning to Real Madrid
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is fine with Martin Odegaard not coming back, which could bode well for Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Ronaldo rages after no-goal call denies Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a clear stoppage-time winner for Portugal when Serbia's Stefan Mitrovic cleared the ball after it had crossed the line.
Mitrovic sets Serbia record in draw vs. Portugal
Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic became his country's all-time top scorer as they rallied from 2-0 down to hold Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. to an entertaining draw in World Cup qualifying.
Dutch players make human rights statement before match
The Netherlands wore T-shirts with the words "Football supports change,'' in an apparent statement about human rights in World Cup host Qatar.
Haaland, Norway get thumped as Turkey win
Ozan Tufan scored two superb goals as Turkey cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win over Erling Haaland and Norway.
Henry aims to inspire with social media stance
Former France international Thierry Henry has said he hopes his decision to turn his back on social media can inspire others.
Arsenal's UWCL hopes receive boost with win
Arsenal took another step towards Champions League qualification on Saturday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in the north London derby.
Why Bale and his mega-contract will return to haunt Real Madrid
Gareth Bale is an enigma, a soccer superstar who leaves you wondering what could have been and with a contract (and wages) clouding his future.
Press secures Man U women first Old Trafford win
Second half goals from Lauren James and Christen Press ensured that Manchester United's women's team secured their first-ever win at Old Trafford.
Willian: Arsenal ready to be 'powerhouse' again
Arsenal's Willian says the Gunners are in "good hands" under manager Mikel Arteta and have everything necessary to become one of the world's best.
Wonderkids of South America: Alvarez, Gabriel lead all-star list
The likes of Man Utd, Barcelona and Real Madrid are busy scouring South America trying to find the next Leo Messi. Here are the top young players.
Friday, 26 March 2021
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eye Vinicius exit for Mbappe, Haaland deal
Real Madrid are plotting ways to sign both Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, and one way is by letting Vinicius leave. Transfer Talk has the latest.
FIFA could sanction Mexico over anti-gay chant
FIFA has opened an investigation after anti-gay chants were audible during Olympic qualifying between Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
Lazio doctors banned over COVID test violations
Lazio president Claudio Lotito was banned for seven months and the Serie A club fined €150,000 ($176,925) by a national federal court.
Erling Haaland for just $125,000? The story behind his record-breaking rookie card
"With this Haaland card, we could be talking in five years and that card could be worth a million dollars. You just don't know."
Premier League launches studies into heading
The Premier League is to launch two studies looking into the forces involved in heading footballs with new measures expected to be implemented.
Henry to quit social media; highlights racism
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has announced that he will no longer be using social media until they do more to tackle racism and bullying online.
Purple Haze! Seattle Sounders release Jimi Hendrix-inspired kit
Seattle Sounders have paid tribute to one of the city's most famous sons, James "Jimi" Marshall Hendrix, with a new kit for the upcoming MLS season.
Dortmund set Haaland fee at €180m; TikTok torment at Barcelona
In this week's edition of ESPN's Insider Notebook, Borussia Dortmund have set an eye-watering fee for Erling Haaland, while TikTok is proving a nuisance at Barcelona.
Thursday, 25 March 2021
Matildas coach outlines simple approach ahead of Olympics
The Matildas are back and searching for consistency, and someone is cutting onions in the W-League. Welcome to the ESPN Australian football wrap.
Transfer Talk: Juventus ready for Rabiot, Ramsey departures in Pirlo squad revamp
Time could be up for Adrien Rabiot and Aaron Ramsey at Juventus, with some of Europe's top clubs interested in moves. Transfer Talk has the latest.
England are much improved under Southgate, but is that enough?
When Gareth Southgate was named England boss, the Three Lions had hit rock bottom. Fifty games later, he's turned the national team around.
LIVE: England begin World Cup qualifying vs. San Marino
Gareth Southgate's men are expected to record an easy win against the lowest-ranked team in the world. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jesse Lingard start in a line-up captained by Raheem Sterling.
England U21s beaten in Euro 2021 opener
England Under-21s made a bad start to Euro 2021 on Thursday, losing 1-0 to Switzerland in Koper, Slovenia.
Why Karim Benzema won't represent France anytime soon
It's been more than five years since Karim Benzema played for France, but despite the forward's rampant form, he won't be called back anytime soon.
Comoros grab fairytale place at AFCON finals
The tiny Comoros Islands qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time with a 0-0 draw against Togo at home on Thursday.
Retiring W-League star scores, gets engaged
Melbourne City's Rhali Dobson enjoyed the perfect send off from football as she celebrated scoring in her final match by being proposed to.
Barca's Fati gets free car from sponsors but doesn't have license yet
Barcelona forward Ansu Fati has been handed the keys to a brand new Cupra Formentor, but it will be a while before he can take it out for a spin.
No sleep until Qatar 2022: How will football fit in a winter World Cup?
FIFA staging the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in November-December will have a huge impact on players, clubs and the sport as a whole in the years ahead.
Euros to host 12,000 supporters in Denmark
At least 12,000 fans will attend European Championship matches taking place in Copenhagen, the Danish government announced on Thursday.
Sources: Utd committed to new Solskjaer deal
Manchester United remain committed to handing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a new contract and the Norwegian's future does not depend on lifting a trophy.
Italian football mourns as Lazio teen dies in crash
Italian football was in mourning on Thursday following the death of Lazio youth player Daniel Guerini.
Brazil introduce rule to curb mass coach firing
Brazilian clubs have approved a historic proposal that will limit them to make one coaching change throughout the season.
Prem to trial mouthguards in brain injury study
Players from two Premier League clubs will wear mouthguards embedded with microchips in training sessions to help monitor the impact of headers.
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
Haaland, Odegaard join Norway's Qatar protest
Norway players marked the start of qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by protesting against the Gulf state's alleged treatment of workers
France held by Ukraine in WC qualifying opener
France kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign in unconvincing fashion as they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Ukraine on Wednesday.
Cameroon deny Bayern star's 'wrong email' claim
Cameroon have vigorously disputed the claim that Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting missed out on a national team call-up because of an administrative error.
Transfer Talk: Arsenal could turn to Barca's Coutinho as Odegaard alternative
Arsenal want to keep Martin Odegaard but if they can't agree to a permanent deal could Philippe Coutinho be an option? Transfer Talk has the latest.
Rashford, Saka 'doubtful' for depleted England
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka are doubtful for England's three World Cup qualifiers, manager Gareth Southgate said.
Pulisic wants Olympics but 'can't control' Chelsea
Christian Pulisic said he wants to play in the Olympics if the U.S. qualifies, though admits he "can't control" if Chelsea would permit him to play.
Butt leaves Man Utd to pursue 'new challenge'
Nicky Butt has left his role as head of first team development at Manchester United.
Rapinoe: Inequality holding back women's sports
USWNT star Megan Rapinoe said that the world is missing out on the "real potential of women's sports" due to inequalities that still exist.
Football needs more focus on depression - Morata
Juventus forward Alvaro Morata has said the day will come when footballers speak to psychologists about mental health issues as part of training.
Man City soundly beaten by Barcelona in UWCL
Barcelona beat Manchester City 3-0 in Monza on Wednesday to put one foot in the Champions League semifinals.
Mussolini's great-grandson signs with Lazio
The great-grandson of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini has signed his first professional contract with Serie A team Lazio.
Johan Cruyff's legacy, five years after his death: How he shaped Ajax, Barcelona, world soccer
Johan Cruyff passed away on March 24, 2016 after a battle with cancer, but his ideas continue to dominate soccer's biggest clubs and best coaches.
Logo no-go: Spain FA joins long list of unpopular rebrands
The Spanish Football Federation unveiled a new logo this week but, as is so often the way, the change hasn't gone down as well as they had hoped.
FIFA ban Blatter again for financial wrongdoing
Sepp Blatter was banned for a second time by FIFA on Wednesday for financial wrongdoing, seven months before his first ban expires.
Loneliness and isolation after a year living abroad amid COVID-19
International breaks usually offer a chance for foreign-based stars to visit friends and family, but the pandemic has ruled that out for many.
Lingard: Social media doesn't distract me
Jesse Lingard has defended his use of social media and says his off-the-field interests do not affect his focus in training or games.
Bayern's Davies opens up about how his refugee background shaped who he is today
Alphonso Davies' exploits on the field are well documented, but his personal story is what made the Bayern and Canada dynamo who he is today.
Haaland not 'finished product' - Dortmund chief
Borussia Dortmund's technical adviser Matthias Sammer said Erling Haaland is "not the finished product."
Euro U21 players to watch: Moukoko, Camavinga and more
The UEFA European Under-21 Championship begins on Wednesday (watch LIVE on ESPN3 and ESPNU), here are some players to keep an eye on.
The year of Luke Shaw: How he turned it around at Man United to earn England recall
Six years ago, former United manager Louis van Gaal declared it 'the year of Luke Shaw" and the left-back is finally fulfilling that prediction.
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Brazil club told to remove sexist ads from Twitter
Sampaio Correa was ordered to remove a "sexist and misogynist" ad after it posted a picture of a woman offering fans a club discount at a sex hotel.
The Far Post Podcast: Episode 28 - When It Rains, It Scores
Join Anna Harrington, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Samantha Lewis and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect another big week in women's football.
City's Dobson set to retire early: 'This is bigger than the sport'
Melbourne City's Rhali Dobson will call time on her W-League career this Thursday, retiring early to support her partner through his cancer journey.
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid make Tottenham's Harry Kane top summer priority
Real Madrid believe they can get a relative bargain on Tottenham striker Harry Kane this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Houghton out for Man City's WCL visit to Barca
Manchester City will be without captain Steph Houghton for their Women's Champions League quarterfinal, first leg away to Barcelona on Wednesday.
Man Utd, Liverpool can play Euro ties in Spain
Liverpool and Manchester United will play their Champions League and Europa League ties in Spain as the COVID-19 travel ban is lifted.
England players hold talks over taking knee
England are set to hold a team meeting to decide whether they will take the knee ahead of their World Cup qualifiers.
Atlanta Utd 2 boss leaving to manage Aberdeen
Stephen Glass is leaving the Major League Soccer's Atl to become manager of Aberdeen FC in Scotland's top league.
Bale planning Madrid return after Spurs loan
Gareth Bale has said he intends to return return to Real Madrid once his loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur expires this summer.
Fiorentina boss resigns citing 'darkness' inside
Cesare Prandelli has released a powerful statement following his decision to resign as manager of Fiorentina on Tuesday.
ESPN FC Women's Rank: The 50 best players in the game
Who are the best players in women's soccer right now? Introducing the FC Women's Rank, an ESPN FC and espnW celebration of the sport's elite.
Ole doing 'incredble' job at Man Utd - Beckham
David Beckham has told ESPN that his former Manchester United teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing an "incredible job" at Old Trafford.
Thiago laments emotional difficulty of COVID-19
Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara has emphasised the psychological difficulty of playing football during the coronavirus era.
Police charge teenager over racist Morelos post
Police have arrested and charged a teenager over an alleged racist online post sent to Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos after the Old Firm derby.
Kit drop klaxon! Euro 2020, Copa America, Mexico jerseys revealed
Adidas has launched a collection of away shirts for some of their sponsored federations ahead of Euro 2020, which is finally due to begin in June.
Messi to PSG among five transfers we want to happen this summer
The 2021 summer transfer window may not have €100m-plus transfers aplenty, but there are still some interesting deals to be done.
Can Barca afford to sign Haaland? Probably not, but they can't afford not to
Barcelona's financial situation makes it nearly impossible to sign Erling Haaland, but if they miss out on this prodigy, they'll live to regret it.
Belize team bus stopped by armed gang in Haiti
Belize's football federation expressed "disappointment and disgust" on Monday after the team bus was stopped by an armed gang in Haiti.
Bosz out at Leverkusen after Bundesliga collapse
Bayer Leverkusen have parted ways with head coach Peter Bosz following a slump in the league with only eight points from nine games.
Monday, 22 March 2021
Gerrard: England dropped their best right-back
Steven Gerrard said he was surprised by England coach Gareth Southgate's decision to drop Trent Alexander-Arnold from the squad.
Transfer Talk: Man City eye Ings as surprise replacement for Aguero
Manchester City are set to launch a bid for Southampton top scorer Danny Ings as Sergio Aguero's contract ends. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Barca's form enough to make Messi stay? PLUS: Man United dumped from FA Cup, Juve's Serie A run in trouble
The fact that Messi didn't have to do everything in Barca's 6-1 win could factor into his thinking about whether to stay or go this summer.
Tearful Ibra makes Sweden return: 'I can help'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic shed a few tears of pride as he returned to Sweden's national team after a four-year absence.
Beckham: Miami will draw players like Ronaldo, Messi
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said the club will have little trouble attracting marquee players like Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
Germany captain blasts Gladbach coach's order
Germany women's captain Alexandra Popp has criticised the order handed to Borussia Monchengladbach under-23s coach Heiko Vogel.
Suarez hails Liverpool 'connection,' donates to youth teams after 500th goal
Luis Suarez showed his softer side after his 500th goal with messages of love for his wife, appreciation for his former clubs and a big donation.
Money talks, but Man United need trophies above all
It's difficult to know how Man United define success nowadays. Is it just acceptable to be in the top four and qualify for the Champions League?
Fred latest Man Utd player racially abused
Manchester United midfielder Fred has become the latest footballer to be subjected to racist abuse on social media following his side's FA Cup exit.
FA Women's Super League's landmark TV deal
The English Women's Super League has struck multi-million pound three-year UK TV deal to show live matches on Sky and BBC from the 2021-22 season.
Sunday, 21 March 2021
Solskjaer defends decision to rest Fernandes
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Bruno Fernandes needed a break after the Man Utd star did not start in Sunday's 3-1 FA Cup quarterfinal defeat.
Record-setter Dest: Barca system perfect for me
Sergino Dest credits Barcelona's new system with bringing the best out of him after becoming the first American to score a brace in La Liga.
Transfer Talk: Barcelona finding ways to raise funds to sign Haaland
Barcelona are looking at their finances to find a way to sign Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland. Transfer Talk has the latest.
History is what happens when you market the W-League properly
Adelaide smashed the W-League attendance record on Sunday, proving -- unequivocally -- the untapped potential of the women's game in Australia.
Mourinho: Why did Spurs need horror week to improve?
Spurs manager Jose Mourinho said it was "sad we need such a bad defeat to have this kind of reaction" after his team beat Aston Villa.
Spurs bounce back from Europa shock to beat Villa
Carlos Vinicius and Harry Kane scored as Tottenham Hotspur beat Aston Villa in Premier League action on Sunday.
Moura 8/10, Kane 7/10 as Spurs stay in hunt for top-four place
Tottenham kept pace in the race for the Champions League places, Carlos Vinicius and Harry Kane scoring in a 2-0 win over Aston Villa.
USMNT's Dest, Messi each net brace in Barca win
Sergino Dest and Lionel Messi each scored twice while Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele also netted goals as Barcelona thrashed Real Sociedad.
Fred's failings reflect Man United's lack of quality
Man United again fell short in the late rounds of a cup as too many players had an off day. To win trophies, let alone the Premier League, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad needs more quality.
Atleti's Suarez nets landmark 500th career goal
Luis Suarez has joined the elite group of players to have scored 500 or more goals for club and country.
Arteta: Arsenal wild draw stuff of 'nightmares'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side's display in Sunday's 3-3 Premier League draw at West Ham United was enough to give him nightmares.
Outplayed, then outstanding: Will the real Arsenal stand up?
Trailing 3-0 inside 35 minutes at West Ham, Arsenal rallied to draw in a game that embodied their enigmatic state. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is dealing with issues that beset his predecessors.
FA Cup semifinal draw: Chelsea vs. Man City
Manchester City, who are chasing silverware on four fronts, have been drawn against Chelsea in the pick of the FA Cup semifinals.
LIVE: Leicester, Man United battle for FA Cup semifinal place
Donny van de Beek and Paul Pogba start for United; Bruno Fernandes is a sub. Jamie Vardy leads Leicester's forwards. The victors join Man City, Chelsea and Southampton in the last four.
Chelsea seal narrow win to reach FA Cup semis
Chelsea earned a narrow 2-0 win over Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday to progress into the FA Cup semifinals.
LIVE: West Ham, Arsenal meet in London derby
It’s fifth against 10th at the London Stadium, with West Ham looking to boost their hopes of surprise Champions League qualification and Arsenal in need of points to reach the top four.
Juve present Ronaldo with G.O.A.T. 770 shirt
Cristiano Ronaldo was presented with a special shirt by Juventus president Andrea Agnelli ahead of Sunday's Serie A game against Benevento.
Dortmund's Bellingham racially abused on Instagram
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham was subjected to racist abuse on Instagram following Saturday's 2-2 Bundesliga draw at Cologne.
Rangers stay on course for unbeaten season
Celtic were unable to halt Rangers' hopes for an unbeaten season in the Scottish Premiership as they played out a 1-1 draw in the Old Firm derby.
LIVE: Chelsea, Sheffield United eye Wembley
Chelsea host Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup, with the prize of a Wembley semifinal awaiting the winners.
Rangers, Celtic stand rather than taking a knee
Rangers and Celtic did not take a knee ahead of the Old Firm derby on Sunday, following allegations of racism against midfielder Glen Kamara.
Mebrahtu the hero as Roar earn late draw with Phoenix
Substitute Golgol Mebrahtu's first A-League goal in eight years salvaged a 1-1 draw for Brisbane against Wellington in Newcastle on Sunday.
Adelaide United blitz Newcastle Jets with four-goal first half
In-form Adelaide United retained a firm grip on third spot on the A-League standings with an assured 4-1 win over the Newcastle Jets.
Saturday, 20 March 2021
Fraser: Newcastle's 'mood is the lowest it's been'
The abject nature of Saturday's 3-0 defeat by fellow strugglers Brighton & Hove Albion did not bode well for Newcastle's hopes of avoiding the drop.
The Sweetest Thing: GK Bono scores for Sevilla
Goalkeeper Bono was Sevilla's unlikely hero as they snatched a 1-1 draw at struggling Real Valladolid in La Liga on Saturday.
Transfer Talk: Man United plan £50m swoop for Pedro Neto
Priced out of a move for Jadon Sancho, Manchester United have turned their attention to Wolves flyer Pedro Neto. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Another domestic treble for Man City feels inevitable
Manchester City weren't at their best on Saturday, but they still beat Everton 2-0 to reach the FA Cup semifinals. Can anyone in England stop them?
Zidane 'can't understand' Benzema's NT exclusion
Zinedine Zidane has said he can't understand why Karim Benzema doesn't play for France after the striker had two goals and an assist on Saturday.
LIVE: Man City visit Everton with FA semis berth at stake
Everton play host to runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals, with the pair seeking to join Southampton in the competition's final four.
Benzema brace leads Madrid past Celta with 9/10 performance
Karim Benzema made it six straight games with a goal as his brace was all Real Madrid needed to dispatch Celta Vigo and climb to second in La Liga.
Haaland storms off following late goal vs. Cologne
Erling Haaland netted twice including a late equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw for Borussia Dortmund at Cologne in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Anti-Euro 2020 drone interrupts La Liga game
A drone carrying a flag opposing Euro 2020 matches in Bilbao interrupted Athletic Bilbao's match at home to Eibar in La Liga on Saturday.
Lewandowski hat trick as 10-man Bayern run riot
German champions and leaders Bayern Munich retained their four-point cushion at the top of the Bundesliga with a 4-0 home rout of VfB Stuttgart.
Barcelona women win 20th straight game
Barcelona won their 20th game in a row on Saturday, thrashing Rayo Vallecano 4-0 away from home to continue their record-breaking run.
Southampton book FA Cup semifinal spot
Nathan Redmond netted twice and Moussa Djenepo also scored as Southampton beat Bournemouth to book their place in the FA Cup semifinals.
Abramovich: Chelsea Women 'critical' to club
Roman Abramovich has said Chelsea Women are a "critical part" of the club and believes more owners should invest in women's football.
Ronaldo named Serie A top men's player again
Cristiano Ronaldo was named the Serie A men's player of the year, while Juventus forward Cristiana Girelli was named top women's player.
Leeds great Lorimer dies after long illness
Leeds United's record goalscorer Peter Lorimer died aged 74 following a long-term illness, the Premier League club said on Saturday.
Macarthur FC come from behind to beat Western United
Macarthur FC ended their A-League goal drought in driving rain to beat Western United 2-1 at Campbelltown Stadium on Saturday.
Friday, 19 March 2021
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid, Barcelona in pursuit of Haaland, Alaba
Real Madrid and Barcelona are battling for Bayern Munich's David Alaba and Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Azpilicueta is Chelsea's Mr. Reliable. So why don't Spain want him?
Luis Enrique has called up dozens of centre-backs, but not Cesar Azpilicueta. Is Chelsea's captain the most underrated played in Spain's history?
Belgium coach: No war with Madrid over Hazard
"Belgium is not at war with Real Madrid, Hazard will be the best player at the European Championships," coach Roberto Martinez said.
Time for a change: Ex-Juventus, Arsenal star now Swiss watchmaker
Stephan Lichsteiner, who won seven Serie A titles with Juventus, has started a six-month internship with a Zurich-based timepiece manufacturer.
Haaland one of the best in the world - Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City will face "one of the best strikers in the world" in Dortmund's Erling Haaland in the Champions League.
Man United planning Pogba contract talks
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Paul Pogba is enjoying life at Manchester United but refused to be drawn on the midfielder's long-term future.
Champions League predictions: Bayern, Chelsea to reach the final?
The Champions League quarterfinals have some big games as Real Madrid and Liverpool meet again, Man City landed Dortmund, Bayern face PSG and Chelsea play Porto. Who will advance?
UEL draw: Man Utd could face Roma/Ajax in semi
Manchester United will face Granada in the Europa League quarterfinals and could face Ajax or Roma should they reach the semifinals.
Sources: Man Utd finances hit by new sponsor
Man United have agreed a shirt sponsorship deal with TeamViewer, with sources telling ESPN it sees an annual drop of £17m on their Chevrolet deal.
Job done! Spurs GK Hart sorry for Insta gaffe
Tottenham's Joe Hart has apologised for posting a social media message with the caption "job done" after the club's exit from the Europa League.
UCL draw: Madrid vs. Liverpool, Bayern vs. PSG
Real Madrid will face Liverpool in the Champions League quarterfinals, while there will be a repeat of last season's final.
Lingard's England recall proves doubters wrong. Will Man United be next?
After a few fallow years, Jesse Lingard has been rejuvenated on loan at West Ham. Now he's back in the England squad. Will Man United be next?
Mou slams Spurs for disrespecting their jobs
Stunned Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho accused his players of not respecting their jobs after his side crashed out of the Europa League.
Lloris: Spurs' Europa League exit a 'disgrace'
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris said their shock Europa League exit was a "disgrace" and reflected deeper issues at the club.
Gerrard wants UEFA action amid racism claims
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has called on UEFA to take action after midfielder Glen Kamara complained of being racially abused.
Thursday, 18 March 2021
Transfer Talk: Chelsea join Barca, PSG in pursuit of Man City's Aguero
Chelsea have joined Barcelona and PSG as clubs looking to sign Manchester City's Sergio Aguero. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Pogba lifts Man United in Europa League as Solskjaer's team continue progress
Man United have their sights set higher than the Europa League, but a win over AC Milan -- inspired by Paul Pogba -- is further proof of progress.
Time for the A-League to extend an olive branch to fans
With so much going right on the pitch, the power brokers at the APL desperately need to welcome active support back to the A-League.
Spurs exit Europa League in shock Zagreb loss
Dinamo Zagreb's Mislav Orsic scored a sensational hat trick to lead his team to a 3-0 win and send Tottenham Hotspur out of the Europa League.
Aubameyang, Xhaka 5/10 but Arsenal still reach Europa League quarters
Despite a sloppy performance, notably from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and a 1-0 defeat to Olympiakos, Arsenal advanced 3-2 on aggregate.
LIVE: Milan, Man United meet again in Europa League
After scoring a late equaliser at Old Trafford, Milan hold a slight edge going into the last-16 tie’s second leg. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on the bench for Milan, while Paul Pogba is among the United substitutes.
Sources: Real convince Hazard to skip surgery
Real Madrid have convinced Eden Hazard not to undergo surgery on his ankle and seek conservative treatment for his injury, sources told ESPN.
Roy Hodgson interview: What motivates Crystal Palace manager after nearly 50 years in coaching
With a career spanning 22 coaching jobs over 46 years, how do you keep going? For Roy Hodgson, it's one day, and one game, at a time.
England recall Lingard, Stones, Shaw
Jesse Lingard, John Stones and Luke Shaw have all been recalled to England for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino, Albania and Poland.
La Liga deniy Barca relegation threat over £107m
La Liga has denied that it threatened to relegate Barcelona to the second division if it swore a new president before depositing a bank guarantee.
Sources: Chelsea pause Abraham contract talks
Chelsea have put contract talks with Tammy Abraham on hold, sources have told ESPN.
COVID-19: Inter first team activities suspended
Serie A leaders Inter Milan have seen all first-team activities suspended after four players at the club tested positive for the coronavirus.
Who needs fans? Chelsea's Thiago Silva goes wild in the stands
Thiago Silva, injured for Chelsea's Champions League tie vs. Atletico Madrid, really over-delivered on his vow to cheer his team on from the stands.
UCL talking points: Man City or PSG's year? U.S. stars and cult heroes!
Could we see first-time winners? Veteran savvy to carry Madrid? Which U.S. stars have shone? Gab Marcotti, Julien Laurens and James Olley discuss.
RB Leipzig's failure vs. Frankfurt means Bundesliga is Bayern's to lose again
RB Leipzig have stayed with serial champions Bayern through 25 matches, but Derek Rae wonders if the title is just starting to get away from them.
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
The Far Post Podcast: Episode 27 - Flips And (Hat)tricks
Join Anna Harrington, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Samantha Lewis and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect another big week in women's football.
Tuchel praises Chelsea: 'No one wants to play us'
Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea should fear no one in the Champions League after Wednesday's 2-0 win over Atleti secured them a quarterfinal berth.
Chelsea are bought in to Tuchel's ways. How far can he take them?
Thomas Tuchel played no part in the assembly of Chelsea's high-priced squad, yet he's getting the best out of the previously underperforming group.
LIVE: Can Chelsea hold on against Atletico?
Chelsea hold a narrow 1-0 lead after their Champions League first-leg win, but La Liga-leading Atletico Madrid will be out to overturn the deficit and end the Blues' unbeaten run under Thomas Tuchel.
LIVE: Bayern out to book place in UCL quarterfinals
After a 4-1 first-leg win at Lazio, Bayern Munich are perfectly positioned to progress to the Champions League quarterfinals as they look to defend their title.
Barca's Laporta makes Messi plea, backs Koeman
Joan Laporta pledged to do everything within his power to keep Lionel Messi after being sworn in as Barcelona's new president on Wednesday.
Solskjaer rejects Van de Beek 'unhappy' at Utd
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has played down suggestions Donny van de Beek is unhappy at Manchester United.
Neymar to make first Fortnite appearance
Neymar is to become part of Fortnite's "Icon Series" and will be the first playable athlete in the game, as part of the season six launch "Primal."
Ibra available for Europa clash vs. Man Utd - boss
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be fit enough to face his former club when AC Milan hosts Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday.
Aubameyang disciplinary issue resolved - Arteta
Mikel Arteta has insisted Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's disciplinary issue has been resolved but warned the striker he must earn his place back.
Eleven reasons to feel cheerful about Barcelona's future
Barcelona are a billion euros in debt and the best player in their history may leave the club, but there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic.
Solskjaer: Winning trophies 'an ego thing'
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists that winning trophies can be "an ego thing" for some managers.
Abuse report: 'Institutional failings' in English FA
The English FA did not do enough to protect children from pedophile coaches in an "institutional failure," an inquiry into sexual abuse has found.
Man United have Europe's 'most sustainable squad.' What does that mean?
The latest CIES report concludes that Manchester United's squad possesses more stability than any other club in Europe's top five leagues.
Coach 'ordered' to train women as punishment
Borussia Monchengladbach's under-23 coach Heiko Vogel was ordered to train the women's team after "unsporting behaviour" towards a referee.
Kane, Chelsea lead London awards shortlist
Harry Kane leads the nominations for Player of the Year but Chelsea and West Ham dominate shortlists at the 2021 London Football Awards.
Sources: UEFA confident UCL final can host fans
UEFA are confident that fans will be able to attend the 2020-21 Champions League final in Istanbul, sources have told ESPN.
Sources: Gibbs to join Beckham's Inter Miami
Former Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs has verbally agreed to join Inter Miami CF at the end of the season, sources have told ESPN.
Renaming the Maracana after Pele does disservice to Mario Filho
The Maracana is the jewel of Brazilian football's rich history, but rather than renaming it after Pele, it should remain in honour of Mario Filho.
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
How the A-League and W-League have revitalised football
Few fans knew what to expect of the A-League and W-League heading into 2021. Fair to say, however, that one of the greatest seasons ever was not it.
W-League legends Heyman, Gielnik contest another Golden Boot
A decade after they announced themselves as bonafide stars, Michelle Heyman and Emily Gielnik are once again locked in an epic battle.
Modric: 'Lots of hunger' left at Real Madrid
Luka Modric said "there's still a lot of hunger" after Real Madrid qualified for the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2018.
Transfer Talk: Abramovich sees Haaland to Chelsea as 'personal goal'
Chelsea chairman Roman Abramovich is going to make it "his personal goal" to sign Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Sources: LeBron partner at Liverpool owners FSG
LeBron James is becoming a partner in Fenway Sports Group, making the NBA superstar a part owner of the Boston Red Sox, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Tuchel's Chelsea turnaround: Intensity, communication, repetition
When Thomas Tuchel arrived at Chelsea on Jan. 26, the club was in freefall. They have since gone 12 games unbeaten and are fourth in the Premier League.
LIVE: Man City look to see off Gladbach
The Premier League leaders take a 2-0 aggregate advantage over Borussia Monchengladbach into the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie.
LIVE: Real Madrid host Atalanta in UCL
Zinedine Zidane and Co. face Serie A's Atalanta with a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals on the line and the in-form Karim Benzema spearheading the hosts' attack.
Ex-Costa Rica chief: Navas threatened to lose
The former Costa Rica federation chief has accused Keylor Navas of threatening to fix matches.
Man United Women to play first game at Old Trafford
Manchester United Women will play at Old Trafford for the first time when they host West Ham United in the Women's Super League (WSL) next week.
Tuchel: Kepa 'super strong' vs. Chelsea strikers
Thomas Tuchel claims Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is so on-form, that the strikers are struggling to score in training.
Panic Index: Will Bayern's defense cost them the Champions League, PSG to lose Ligue 1?
Bayern Munich don't look like slipping in the Bundesliga, but their defense is flawed. Will it hurt them in Europe?
Laporta in €125m battle to avoid 2nd election
Barcelona president-elect Joan Laporta must secure a bank guarantee within 24 hours worth €125 million or face another election.
Wenger wants radical change to football calendar
Arsene Wenger has called for a radical overhaul of the entire football calendar with domestic seasons played from March to November.
Ibrahimovic back in Sweden squad after 5 years
Sweden's record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named in coach Janne Andersson's squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Real Madrid investigate hacking in Rodrygo tweet
Real Madrid are investigating a possible hacking after a false story claiming Rodrygo was injured was posted on the club website and social media.
Messi Messages: Fans can send personalised video from Barca star, and it's weird
You can now send your friends a personalised, Cameo-style video message from Barcelona star Lionel Messi. Well, sort of.
Rapinoe: Jersey represents equal pay, not USSF
USWNT and OL Reign star Megan Rapinoe has said that when she pulls on her United States jersey she is not thinking of U.S. Soccer.
Man Utd hiring a scout for 6-year-olds
Manchester United are looking for a scout to help spot future superstars from the age of six.
Manager of Spurs' Europa Lge opponents jailed
Croatia's Supreme Court on Monday confirmed a prison sentence for Dinamo Zagreb coach Zoran Mamic for fraud.
Ex-Man City boss calls for mental health support
Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has called for more mental health support for younger football players, who may struggle to cope.
Yengi: Racial abuse took shine off special goal
Adelaide United striker Kusini Yengi said his maiden A-League goal was soured by the racial abuse he received on social media after the game.
Monday, 15 March 2021
Changes to offside rule could help avoid injuries like Patricio's collision
Playing through the whistle on an offside call may be rooted in fairness, but as seen in Rui Patricio's collision, it poses a danger to players.
Transfer Talk: Arsenal want Real Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal
Martin Odegaard's loan stint at Arsenal has the Gunners looking to make a permanent move for the Real Madrid attacker. Transfer Talk has the latest.
CONMEBOL's bizarre decision to press on with full Copa America
In an already jumbled calendar, the group phase of this year's Copa looks like needless clutter. Still CONMEBOL will press on with its tournament.
Wolves' Patricio 'conscious' after scary collision
Rui Patricio was taken off in Wolves' loss to Liverpool, becoming the Premier League's first player to come off under the new concussion rule.
Messi 9/10 in record-breaking night as Barca cruise
Lionel Messi scored two goals on the night he made his 661st appearance for Barcelona, tying Xavi for the club record, in a win over Huesca.
Messi, Barca cut into Atleti's lead on record night
Barcelona moved back to within four points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid on another record night for Lionel Messi as his team beat Huesca.
Benzema deserves a statue outside the Bernabeu -- and a new contract
Karim Benzema long rode shotgun to Cristiano Ronaldo, but since the latter left in 2018, Benzema has proven capable of carrying Madrid on his own.
LIVE: Top-four chasing Liverpool visit Wolves
While their recent Premier League form at home has been dreadful, Liverpool have won three straight games away from Anfield. Another road victory at Wolves will move them up to sixth.
Arsenal's Arteta gets 'triple win' vs. Spurs, Real Madrid leave it late, Greenwood's growth for Man United
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made some gutsy choices ahead of Sunday's derby... and they all paid off. PLUS: Hope for Real Madrid and Man United.
Ronaldo's next move: Man United, Real Madrid, MLS or stay at Juve?
The question keeps getting asked: What's next for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and legend of the game? We break down his options.
PSG add security after robbers target players
PSG upgraded security at players homes in wake of robberies to Angel Di Maria and Marquinnhos as police launch investigation.
Valencia's Musah picks USMNT over England
Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah announced that he will represent the United States at international level.
Pep, Zinchenko disagree over quadruple hopes
Pep Guardiola and Oleksandr Zinchenko disagreed at Manchester City's Champions League news conference over whether they can win the quadruple.
Kinship, connection, belief: Why Musah chose the U.S.
After a 20-month recruitment, Yunus Musah has committed to the USMNT. ESPN talked exclusively to the midfielder, as well as his international coach Gregg Berhalter, about the process.
Zidane 'can't explain' Hazard's latest injury
Zinedine Zidane has said he "can't explain" Eden Hazard's latest injury setback but admitted that "something is going on."
Moukoko earns Germany U21s youngest call-up
Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko has become the youngest player to be called up to the Germany Under-21 squad for the upcoming European Championship.
Barca star Pedri lands first Spain call-up
Barcelona's teenage midfielder Pedri has been promoted to Spain's senior squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Greece, Georgia and Kosovo.
Tottenham's Erik Lamela joins pantheon of rabona greats
There were 21 goals scored in the Premier League over the weekend and there can be little doubt that Erik Lamela scored the pick of the bunch.
Gabigol sorry after being found in illegal casino
Brazil and Flamengo star Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa has apologised after being found at an illegal gambling hall in Sao Paulo during a police raid.
Messi set to equal Barcelona appearance record
Lionel Messi is set to equal Xavi Hernandez's record as Barcelona's highest all-time appearance maker in Monday's La Liga match at home to Huesca.
Man United appointing director of football is about fine tuning, not a revolution
Man United have been saying they wanted a director of football for years. Now they have one, but don't expect radical changes at Old Trafford.
Sunday, 14 March 2021
Transfer Talk: Barcelona set to sign Aguero on free transfer
Sergio Aguero's move to Barca is gathering pace, with reports emerging that a deal has been agreed with the striker. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Man Utd could have Pogba back vs. Milan - Ole
Paul Pogba could return against Milan in the Europa League on Thursday.
Di Maria, Marquinhos homes robbed mid-game
Angel Di Maria left PSG's game against Nantes to rush to his home where his family had been held hostage during a robbery, sources have told ESPN.
Pele salutes Ronaldo for breaking his goals record
Pele has congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo for breaking his record for goals in "official matches" after the Portugal star's hat trick on Sunday.
Man United's pivotal week can prove Solskjaer's claims of progress
Consolidating their place in the top four after beating West Ham, with silverware still at stake, are Man United returning to greatness under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?
Mourinho blasts players for 'hiding' in derby loss
Jose Mourinho has accused his players of "hiding" and questioned whether referees were "tired" as Spurs lost 2-1 to Arsenal on Sunday.
Arteta, Arsenal back up 'best is yet to come' claims vs. Spurs
Mikel Arteta insisted this week that the best was yet to come from his Arsenal, and on Sunday he backed it up in the north London derby.
LIVE: Rashford back as Man United host West Ham
Marcus Rashford returns to the United starting lineup as they welcome back former manager David Moyes and his red-hot West Ham team in a battle of third vs. fifth. Follow LIVE with ESPN.
Arsenal's Gabriel, Lacazette the heroes in big derby win
Arsenal were strong in attack and robust at the back, with Gabriel nullifying the threat of Harry Kane in the Gunners' derby win.
Ronaldo's first-half hat trick fuels Juventus win
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a perfect hat-trick inside 32 minutes as Juventus bounced back from their Champions League exit by beating Cagliari 3-1.
LIVE: Can Tottenham sweep Arsenal in North London derby?
After Son Heung-Min left with an injury, his replacement Erik Lamela scored an incredible "rabona" to put them 1-0 up at Arsenal. Martin Odegaard then leveled for the Gunners on the cusp of half-time. Follow LIVE with ESPN.
Ronaldo the 'future' of Juventus - club chief
Juventus director Fabio Paratici said Cristiano Ronaldo represents the "future" of the club following rumours of a return to Real Madrid.
Arteta: Auba dropped for 'disciplinary reasons'
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been dropped from the starting lineup against Tottenham for "disciplinary reasons."
Kerr, Kirby dominate as Chelsea retain Conti Cup
It was the Sam Kerr and Fran Kirby show at Vicarage Road on Sunday as retained the Continental Cup with a 6-0 win against Bristol City.
Iheanacho gets hat trick in emphatic Leicester win
Kelechi Iheanacho scored a superb hat trick as Leicester City crushed bottom side Sheffield United 5-0 on Sunday to move second in the league.
Klopp: Euros 'unlikely' for Van Dijk, Gomez
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has said defensive duo Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are "unlikely" to be fit for this summer's European Championship.
Saturday, 13 March 2021
Iran unhappy with Bahrain hosting WC qualifiers
Iran's Dragan Skocic and Mehdi Taremi have questioned the decision to hold the country's World Cup qualifiers in Bahrain when play resumes in June.
Transfer Talk: Ronaldo return to Real could delay Haaland, Mbappe moves
Moves for PSG's Kylian Mbappe and Dortmund's Erling Haaland if Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Real Madrid from Juventus. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Aguero moves Man City closer to title, but what is his future?
Sergio Aguero ended a long goalless run in the league and will surely be a champion again, but these could be the final days of his Man City career.
Atleti draw to leave door open for Real, Barca
La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 away to struggling Getafe on Saturday, despite playing the latter stages of the game with an extra man.
Wilder out at Sheff Utd amid relegation scrap
Sheffield United announced that manager Chris Wilder has left the club by mutual consent, with the team bottom of the Premier League.
LIVE: Fulham, Man City need points for different reasons
While the hosts try to boost hopes of avoiding relegation, Pep Guardiola’s champions-elect can go 17 points clear with a win. Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus both start for Man City.
8/10 Benzema snatches Madrid win with brilliant brace
Karim Benzema scored twice to seal a come-from-behind win against Elche that keeps the champions in touch with La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.
Lewandowski landmark goal helps Bayern win
Bayern Munich cruised to a 3-1 victory at Werder Bremen on Saturday with striker Robert Lewandowski climbing to second place in the Bundesliga's all
Real Madrid beat Elche with late Benzema double
Karim Benzema scored two late goals to help Real Madrid come from a goal down to win 2-1 against Elche on Saturday.
Pulisic enduring worst spell at Chelsea but hope is not lost
The U.S. international missed his chance to impress in a rare start -- albeit in an unfamiliar position -- but Pulisic can play a key role for Chelsea this season, if he can rediscover his form.
Zaha first Prem player not to kneel pre-game
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has become the first Premier League player to not take a knee before a game.
Return of Boca vs. River eases pain of delayed World Cup qualifiers
South America's World Cup qualifiers are off for March, but a meeting of Argentine giants Boca and River should take away some of the sting.
Pirlo defends Ronaldo's Juve record after UCL exit
Andrea Pirlo defended Cristiano Ronaldo's record at Juventus following criticism after the Serie A champions' elimination from the Champions League.
LIVE: Tuchel’s Chelsea travel to Bielsa’s Leeds
Christian Pulisic makes his first Premier League start since Thomas Tuchel took over as Chelsea manager. The Blues will go above Leicester and up to third in the table with a win.
Friday, 12 March 2021
Transfer Talk: Barca trail Chelsea, Man City, Real in pursuit of Dortmund's Haaland
Barcelona's new president wants Dortmund's Erling Haaland at the Camp Nou, but they already trail Europe's top clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Source: Orlando rejects Dike bid by English club
Orlando City SC has turned down an offer from an unnamed English team to acquire forward Daryl Dike, a source has confirmed to ESPN.
The best team in Spain right now? Sorry Messi & Co, it's 18-0 Barca Women
Barcelona's women's team are perfect in the Spanish league right now, winning all 18 games, scoring 90 goals. How did they get there?
Liverpool's horrible season: How can Klopp & Co. turn it around?
From their first-ever Premier League title to a season of historic lows: what's wrong at Liverpool? How can they turn it around?
Anfield, Old Trafford better: Pep bemoans pitch
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is concerned about the state of the pitch at the Etihad Stadium.
Ole unsure on De Gea return due to COVID rules
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is awaiting clarification on David De Gea's quarantine status before considering the Spaniard for a recall against West Ham.
Zidane 'convinced' Hazard will make impact
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has said he is "convinced" Eden Hazard can still make an impact at the club.
Women's sports combatting a surprising barrier to entry: gear designed with men in mind
Women's bodies differ from men's, so shouldn't they have kit that's been designed with them in mind? Meet the people working to achieve just that.
Sources: Barca among top clubs tracking Demir
Barcelona are battling with a number of Europe's biggest clubs to sign Rapid Vienna midfielder Yusuf Demir, various sources have confirmed to ESPN.
What's left to play for in the Bundesliga: Bayern and Leipzig fight for title, Dortmund battle for Europe
With just 10 games of the Bundesliga season remaining, Derek Rae runs through the German table to summarise all 18 clubs' 2020-21 campaigns so far.
Arsenal, Spurs their own worst enemies this season, not just each others
No Premier League club has conceded more goals off errors than Arsenal and Spurs, making for a potentially thrilling north London derby on Sunday.
City's USWNT players to face Barca in UWCL
Manchester City have been drawn against Spanish champions Barcelona for the Women's Champions League quarterfinals.
Tuchel: Pulisic in my plans, can be decisive
Thomas Tuchel said Christian Pulisic remains part of his plans despite a lack of game-time and joked he could even be a future Chelsea captain.
Manchester United boss Stoney: WSL is 'very white'
Manchester United boss Casey Stoney has said the WSL is "very white" and needs more Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) role models.
Sources: Glazers to stay at Utd after share sale
The Glazer family are committed to owning Manchester United despite Avram Glazer's decision to sell five million of his shares, sources told ESPN.
Spanish gov't to end 'injustice' in women's game
The Spanish government will pay off the "historic debt" it owes to women's football by designating its top league as professional from next season.
Where are they now? The first XIs when Man United and AC Milan first met in the Champions League in 2005 were stellar
Manchester United first hosted AC Milan in the new Champions League format back in February 2005 and the stellar players on show was incredible.
Townsend wants fair treatment for A-League fans
A-League director Danny Townsend hit out at perceived differences for crowds at rugby matches.
Barca eye Aguero in post-Messi rebuild; Chelsea 'vindicated' over Lampard sacking
In this week's ESPN Insider Notebook, Barca eye Aguero should they fail to keep Messi. PLUS: Chelsea feel 'vindicated' over Lampard sacking.
Thursday, 11 March 2021
Melbourne Victory's decline has been both gradual and sudden
What's gone wrong -- and right -- at Melbourne Victory? Are the Mariners wizards? The Wrap is back to answer all your questions.
Transfer Talk: PSG see Ronaldo as backup plan if Mbappe leaves
PSG are wary of losing Kylian Mbappe this summer, which is why they are plotting a potential Cristiano Ronaldo move. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Odegaard, Saka 7/10 as Arsenal grab first-leg advantage
Arsenal beat Olympiakos 3-1 in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel, and Mohamed Elneny all scoring in Greece.
Messi can live with me at Real Madrid - Ramos
Sergio Ramos has said there's "no news" on his renewal talks with Real Madrid, with just three months left on his current deal.
Diallo a bright spot but United must improve to advance
Eighteen-year-old Amad Diallo came off the bench to score his first goal for Manchester United but a late AC Milan equaliser means the Red Devils face an uphill battle in the second leg.
Arsenal's late goals down Olympiakos in Europe
Arsenal needed a pair of late goals to secure victory over a resilient Olympiakos side in their Europa League round of 16, first-leg tie.
Kane double gives Spurs upper hand on Zagreb
Tottenham Hotspur beat Dinamo Zagreb on the back of a Harry Kane brace in their Europa League round of 16, first-leg tie in London.
LIVE: Man United welcome Milan to Old Trafford
Two of European football's most storied clubs meet in the Europa League round of 16, with AC Milan travelling to Manchester United, who will be out to recreate their 2017 title run.
Ramos: 'No news' yet on Real Madrid future
Sergio Ramos has said there's "no news" on his renewal talks with Real Madrid, with just three months left on his current deal.
Are Juve's woes down to Ronaldo? What's going wrong for Italy's super-club
Juventus appear to be stuck between "win-now" and a longer-term rebuild. Can they resolve it with Ronaldo in the team? What's going wrong?
Pele's 1,000+ goals: Why Santos' claims about the G.O.A.T. should be taken seriously
Pele's soccer greatness is not in dispute, even as people still bicker over his exact goal tally. What matters more is the legacy of those goals.
Mewis stars as City cruise into UWCL quarters
Man City stormed into the Champions League quarterfinals, with Thursday's 5-0 win in Florence completing an 8-0 aggregate thrashing of Fiorentina.
Mewis stars as City cruise into UWCL quarters
Man City stormed into the Champions League quarterfinals, with Thursday's 5-0 win in Florence completing an 8-0 aggregate thrashing of Fiorentina.
Klinsmann: Lewandowski, Haaland show why scoring is such fun
In his latest column, the former U.S. coach looks at some of the game's top strikers and explains how the position differs from his playing days.
Juve must 'free' Ronaldo after UCL exit - ex-chief
Ex-Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli said they must offload Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of the season after their Champions League exit.
Footballers on film: Roma legend Totti becomes award-winning movie star
Francesco Totti earned all the plaudits a footballer could dream of, and he can now add "award-winning film star" to his impressive resume.
Zenatha Coleman carries a heavy load as Namibia's lone ambassador
Namibia captain Zenatha Coleman is her country's lone voice in the fight for footballing equality, and her team's only top flight ambassador.
Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Rojas' broken leg another blow for lowly Victory
Melbourne Victory's floundering A-League season has gone from bad to worse, with star winger Marco Rojas sidelined for six to eight weeks.
The Far Post Podcast: Episode 26 - Holmes and Away
Join Anna Harrington, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Samantha Lewis and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect another big week in women's football.
Transfer Talk: Liverpool targeting Santos wonderkid Angelo Gabriel
Liverpool are looking to the future and have identified Santos' Angelo Gabriel as Brazil's next big superstar. Transfer Talk has the latest.
'Justice for Diego' - Maradona's family at rally
Diego Maradona's eldest daughters and his ex-wife, Claudia Villafane, were among family members that attended a rally demanding "justice for Diego."
Messi sees ousted Barca's 'great future' - Koeman
Ronald Koeman says Barcelona showed Lionel Messi the club have a bright future despite being knocked out of the Champions League by PSG.
Messi 8/10, Dest 7/10 but Barca suffer earliest UCL exit since 2007
Barcelona played better than the 1-1 score would indicate, but Leo Messi's stunner was not nearly enough to overturn a 4-1 first-leg deficit at PSG.
