Russia owner Roman Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea, but after transforming the club and Premier League in 2003, what does he leave behind?
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Transfer Talk: Napoli's Koulibaly eyes Barcelona but Chelsea, Spurs, Juve also in mix
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is eyeing a summer move with Barcelona his favoured destination. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Champions League final chaos must not happen again because football, fans deserve better
We don't know how to ensure that the ugliness outside the Champions League final will never happen again, but plenty can be done to get there.
For Ukraine, World Cup qualifying is chance to make a difference as war rages back home
Ukraine's players are determined to try and lift spirits back home by qualifying for the World Cup, starting against Scotland on Wednesday.
Tearful Zinchenko: Ukraine dream 'to stop this war'
Ukraine's Oleksandr Zinchenko broke into tears on the eve of his team's World Cup qualifier with Scotland, saying he wanted peace in his country.
Atleti fans remove Courtois plaque over jibe
Thibaut Courtois' plaque outside Atletico Madrid's stadium has been removed after fans reacted to his comments before the Champions League final.
Liverpool demand apology from France's sports minister over fake tickets claim
Liverpool's chairman has demanded an apology from France's sports minister who blamed British fans for the chaos at the Champions League final.
Monday, 30 May 2022
Transfer Talk: Man City to battle Real Madrid for Leao's signature
Manchester City are set to rival Real Madrid in the chase for AC Milan star Rafael Leao. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Haaland: Last few months 'have been tough'
Erling Haaland said the last few months as he awaited his move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City "have been tough."
Rogic out of WC playoff for personal reasons
Australia suffered a blow to their hopes of reaching the World Cup finals when Tom Rogic withdrew from the squad for their playoff against UAE.
UEFA commissions inquiry into UCL final fiasco
UEFA has commissioned an independent inquiry into the events that delayed kickoff at the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Messi: 'No doubt' Benzema deserves Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid's French striker Karim Benzema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year, said seven-times winner of the award Lionel Messi.
France minister blames L'pool fans for CL chaos
France's sports minister said Liverpool fans without valid tickets were responsible for the initial crowd problems at the Champions League final.
After winning Madrid another Champions League, Courtois deserves respect
Excluded from so many best-of lists, Thibaut Courtois hasn't been feeling the love. That will change after he won Real Madrid the Champions League.
Sources: Perisic set to sign for Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to complete the signing of Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic on a free transfer this week, sources have told ESPN.
Party time! Real Madrid and Liverpool celebrate double successes
Real Madrid and Liverpool celebrated their respective, silverware-laden seasons with open-bus parades on Sunday. Here's how the parties went down.
Sunday, 29 May 2022
Transfer Talk: Inter want Lukaku return, hope Chelsea reduce valuation for deal
Inter Milan are hoping to seal the return of championship hero Romelu Lukaku to the San Siro. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Real's UCL victory parade draws 400k in Madrid
About 400,000 jubilant Real Madrid fans flocked the streets of the Spanish capital on Sunday to celebrate the team's win in the Champions League.
Chaos follows St Etienne relegation to Ligue 2
Angry fans invaded the field as Saint-Etienne, one of the most storied teams in France, was relegated from Ligue 1 after a loss to Auxerre.
Saturday, 28 May 2022
UCL seeds set for 2022-23 group stage draw
Ajax have been confirmed as the last of the eight seeded teams for 2022-23 Champions League group stage draw.
L'pool fans pepper-sprayed amid UCL final chaos
The Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Paris was marred by chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France.
Transfer Talk: Manchester United keen on Chelsea's Kante
Manchester United are interested in signing N'Golo Kante from Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Real Madrid claim Champions League behind Courtois, Liverpool 'Quad' dreams halted, Vinicius shines
Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 1-0 to win the UEFA Champions League, the 14th European title for the Spanish club. Here are the main talking points.
'It's so nice to be a REAL MADRID fan!': Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid and others react to the UEFA Champions League final
From a controversial disallowed goal to goalkeeping heroics, stars had things to say about Real Madrid defeating Liverpool FC.
LIVE Champions League final: Liverpool, Real Madrid clash in Paris
Will Real Madrid win a record-extending 14th European crown? Can Liverpool avenge defeat in the 2018 final? Follow ESPN's LIVE coverage to find out!
Reynolds, McElhenney watch Wrexham lose 5-4
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watched their side lose 5-4 to Grimsby in an nine-goal thriller with promotion on the line.
Boehly group completes $5.4B Chelsea takeover
A consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly has completed its takeover of Chelsea in a deal worth up to £4.25 billion.
Klopp worried by new pitch ahead of UCL final
Jurgen Klopp has raised concerns about the playing surface at the Stade de France ahead of Saturday's Champions League final.
Friday, 27 May 2022
Transfer Talk: PSG among options for Arsenal's Pepe
Arsenal are looking to move on Nicolas Pepe with Paris Saint-Germain as a potential destination. Transfer Talk has the latest.
UEFA to keep apart Ukrainian, Belarusian teams
Teams from Belarus and Ukraine will be prevented from being drawn against each other in any UEFA competition going forward.
Mane drops major hint over Liverpool future
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane will reveal his future plans only after Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid, he said on Thursday.
Thursday, 26 May 2022
Transfer Talk: Man City's Zinchenko in line for Arteta reunion to Arsenal
Arsenal are considering making a move for Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Chile hire ex-Paraguay, Sevilla boss Berizzo
Chile hired Eduardo Berizzo as national team coach on Thursday following their failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
Why Salah's commitment to Liverpool could cause club a headache
You'd think Salah's declaration is a good thing for Liverpool, but it only opens up more issues for the club down the line.
Canada cancels Iran friendly amid opposition
Canada Soccer has cancelled a friendly between the men's national team and Iran next month, the national governing body said on Thursday.
Ligue 1 slams LaLiga's Mbappe deal 'smears'
Ligue 1 president Vincent Labrune has hit back at his LaLiga counterpart Javier Tebas, who attacked PSG following Kylian Mbappe's contract extension
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Man City-bound Alvarez scores 6 in River win
Weeks ahead of his move to Manchester City, River Plate forward Julian Alvarez scored six goals in a 8-1 win over Alianza Lima.
Emotional Mourinho on historic win: 'Very special'
An emotional Jose Mourinho celebrated an historic achievement having become the second manager to win five major European titles.
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eye AC Milan's Leao after Mbappe snub
After seeing Kylian Mbappe pledge his future to PSG, Real Madrid are now looking at AC Milan's Rafael Leao. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Mourinho's Roma beat Feyenoord to win inaugural Conference League title
AS Roma won the inaugural Europa Conference League title as Nicolo Zaniolo's first-half goal earned the Italians a 1-0 victory over Feyenoord in Albania on Wednesday.
Follow live: Roma, Feyenoord meet in first-ever UECL final
Roma boss Jose Mourinho aims to win his 26th career trophy when the Italians take on Dutch side Feyenoord in Tirana for the first-ever UEFA Conference League final. ESPN has updates.
The mammoth task facing Erik ten Hag at Manchester United
Erik ten Hag is just days into his new job as head coach of Manchester United. So what are the expectations? And what needs addressing first?
UK government approves Boehly's Chelsea bid
The United Kingdom government has issued a licence that grants the sale of Chelsea to the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Consortium.
Klopp named Premier League Manger of the Year
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp was named the League Managers Association (LMA) and Premier League Manager of the Year on Tuesday.
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
Transfer Talk: Kounde still tops Chelsea's wishlist with Koulibaly, Torres, Fofana as options
Chelsea have already drawn up a defensive shortlist that includes Jules Kounde, Kalidou Koulibaly and Wesley Fofana. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Mourinho: No 'magic potions' for European success
Jose Mourinho said he does not think he is "The Special One" anymore as he stands on the brink of European coaching history on Wednesday.
PSG women's coach suspended over allegations
PSG women's coach Didier Olle-Nicolle has been provisionally suspended following allegations of inappropriate behaviour, the club announced Tuesday.
Mbappe reveals Liverpool talks before PSG deal
Kylian Mbappe has said Liverpool were one of the clubs he spoke to before deciding to extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain.
Monday, 23 May 2022
ACL blow confirmed for Matildas' Carpenter
Ellie Carpenter faces a race against time to be fit for Australia's World Cup tilt on home soil after scans confirmed she ruptured her ACL.
Endrick, 15, signing first pro deal with Palmeiras
Palmeiras announced a deal with 15-year-old Brazilian Endrick on Monday, with the teenage sensation set to sign his first pro contract.
Transfer Talk: Tottenham to battle Arsenal, tempt Man City's Jesus with Champions League football
Having secured a Champions League spot, Tottenham will compete with Arsenal to sign Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Hamburg denied promotion after Hertha loss
Hertha Berlin retained their top-flight status, beating second-tier Hamburg 2-0 in the second leg of their Bundesliga promotion-relegation playoff.
City paint Manchester blue in PL title parade
Manchester City celebrated their fourth Premier League title in five years on Monday with a bus parade through the city's streets packed with fans.
Sunday, 22 May 2022
Marsch: Leeds United survival a 'band-aid project'
Leeds United coach Jesse Marsch said survival had been "a band aid project" as the club stayed in the Premier League after beating Brentford 2-1.
Tottenham must give Antonio Conte what he asks -- he's earned it with top-four finish
Tottenham's 5-0 win over Norwich to secure a top-four finish is the latest evidence that Antonio Conte should get any transfer targets he wants.
Reynolds, McElhenney watch as Wrexham fall in FA Trophy final
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were at Wembley Sunday to take in the FA Trophy final with partners Blake Lively and Kaitlin Olson.
LIVE Premier League final day: Title, European spots, relegation all to be decided
Will Man City or Liverpool be crowned Premier League champions? Who'll finish fourth? Who'll go down? Follow ESPN's LIVE coverage of the final day.
Saturday, 21 May 2022
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid turn to Tchouameni after Mbappe snub
With Kylian Mbappe staying at PSG, Aurelien Tchouameni has moved to the top of Real Madrid's transfer shortlist. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Sources: Leonardo unsafe amid Mbappe U-turn
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo could be replaced in the wake of Kylian Mbappe's shock U-turn to stay at the club, sources told ESPN.
De Bruyne pips Salah to PL Player of Season
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne has pipped Liverpool's Mohamed Salah to the Premier League's Player of the Year award.
Xavi reveals Lewandowski talks at Barcelona
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has confirmed the club are working on the signing of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski this summer.
Sources: Pogba considering Juventus offer
Paul Pogba is considering an offer to return to Juventus, sources have told ESPN. The midfielder is set to leave Man Utd when his contract expires.
Friday, 20 May 2022
Transfer Talk: Barcelona willing to part with USMNT's Dest for €25m
Barcelona could be willing to accept €25 million for United States full-back Sergino Dest. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Madrid warm up for UCL final with Betis stalemate
Real Madrid completed their triumphant LaLiga season and warmed up for next week's Champions League final with a goalless draw against Real Betis.
Thursday, 19 May 2022
Incoming Chelsea owner Todd Boehly witnessed the work ahead in poor draw with Leicester City
By ending the season insipidly as new owners watch, Chelsea players may be doing coach Thomas Tuchel a favour as he admits the team needs a rebuild.
Tuchel: Kante is Chelsea's Salah or Mbappe
Thomas Tuchel says N'Golo Kante is like Mohamed Salah, calling it a "miracle" Chelsea are set to finish third in spite of his injury problems.
Patrick Vieira appears to kick out at Everton fan
Amid a pitch invasion by Everton fans, Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira appeared to kick out at a supporter who looked to be goading him.
Transfer Talk: Man Utd, Chelsea, Spurs eye Inter defender Skriniar
Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur are all keen on Internazionale defender Milan Skriniar. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Chelsea set to finish third after Leicester draw
Marco Alonso scored a glorious equaliser to earn Chelsea a 1-1 home draw with Leicester City on Thursday and effectively seal third place in the Pre
Everton secure Prem survival with epic win
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a late goal to guarantee Everton's Premier League survival as they rallied from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace.
LIVE: Chelsea look to seal third place against Leicester
Chelsea only need one point against Leicester to seal third spot in the Premier League. Follow LIVE on ESPN
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Rangers 'start from zero' after UEL loss - GVB
Rangers lost in a shootout to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League final and the consequences were not lost on coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
Frankfurt beat Rangers in UEL final shootout
Eintracht Frankfurt beat Rangers 5-4 on penalties on Wednesday to win the Europa League title and claim their first European trophy in 42 years.
Transfer Talk: Phillips to spurn Manchester United for City if Leeds go down
Manchester City are looking to beat rivals Manchester United in signing Leeds United talisman Kalvin Phillips. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Azpilicueta tempted by Barcelona move - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel said Cesar Azpilicueta is torn over a move to Barcelona and hinted he may sanction a move if the defender does not feel committed.
Barca's Aubameyang retires from internationals
Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has retired from international soccer, the Gabon federation said Wednesday.
Explainer: If top European leagues adopted a playoff, how would it work?
Is it time for major European leagues to add a playoff to their domestic season? Here's the argument for and against, as well as how it could work.
How USWNT and USMNT achieved equal pay, rewrote history
U.S. Soccer finally achieved equal pay for the men's and women's national teams, so how do their new CBAs work and what do they mean going forward?
Follow live: Rangers face Eintracht in Europa League final
Rangers are set for one of the biggest games in their history as they face Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League final in Seville. Follow it LIVE with ESPN.
Tuesday, 17 May 2022
Eintracht boss: Rangers a mix of West Ham, Barca
Eintracht Frankfurt's coach praised Europa League final opponents Rangers, likening them to previous conquests Barcelona and West Ham.
Klopp: Liverpool backups 'like Ferraris in garage'
Jurgen Klopp has described Liverpool's fringe players as "like having Ferraris in the garage" after beating Southampton with a second-choice XI.
Transfer Talk: PSG, Real Madrid, Man Utd have Milinkovic-Savic in sight
Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Manchester United are interested in landing Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Forest to play Huddersfield for final Prem. place
Nottingham Forest will play Huddersfield for a place in the Premier League after beating Sheffield United to reach the Championship playoff final.
Liverpool rally takes Prem Lge race to final day
Liverpool came from a goal down in dramatic fashion to beat Southampton to trim Man City's Premier League lead to one point with a game to play.
Barca pres. hopeful of avoiding painful player sales
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says painful player sales may not be necessary to pull off a big summer signing.
Monday, 16 May 2022
Arteta: Arsenal must 'swallow the poison' after loss
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal must "swallow the poison" after a 2-0 loss at Newcastle left his team facing failure to qualify for the Champions League.
U.K. gov't approval has Chelsea sale in limbo
The British government has yet to approve the sale of Premier League club Chelsea to a consortium fronted by L.A. Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly.
Arsenal's Flores commits int'l future to Mexico
Midfielder Marcelo Flores has officially committed his professional future to the Mexico national team.
Milinkovic-Savic earns Lazio last-gasp point at Juventus
A stoppage-time goal from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic earned Lazio a dramatic 2-2 draw at Juventus in Serie A on Monday.
Follow live: Arsenal face vital test in top-four race
Anything less than victory at Newcastle will take Champions League qualification out of Arsenal's hands.
Man City keep Premier League title in reach, Liverpool win FA Cup, Lewandowski wants out of Bayern
Man City rallied to remain on course for PL glory with one week left. PLUS: Liverpool won another trophy and Bayern prepare for a stressful summer.
Sunday, 15 May 2022
Transfer Talk: Barcelona see Wolves' Neves as most realistic target
Barca boss Xavi knows they have work to do to catch Real Madrid and see Ruben Neves as a step in the right direction. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Xavi: Barca 'working against clock' to catch Real
Xavi Hernandez says Barcelona are working against the clock to compete with Real Madrid next season after securing second place in LaLiga.
Inter win to take Serie A title race to final day
A double from striker Lautaro Martinez earned Inter Milan a 3-1 win at Cagliari on Sunday, to keep the Serie A race alive to the final day.
Barcelona clinch 2nd in LaLiga in draw with Getafe
Barcelona and Getafe played out a goalless draw at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Sunday.
Nine-man Everton lose 5-goal thriller to Brentford
Yoane Wissa created one goal and scored another as Brentford compounded Everton's Premier League relegation woes with a thrilling 3-2 victory.
Chelsea beat Man City to keep Women's FA Cup, win first consecutive domestic double
Chelsea exacted payback for their League Cup loss to Manchester City and secured the club's first consecutive domestic double.
Saturday, 14 May 2022
Klopp dedicates shootout win to neuroscience co.
Jurgen Klopp dedicated Liverpool's FA Cup win to the neuroscience company that has helped the club improve their penalty shootout record.
Tuchel: Sanctions make it harder to catch Liverpool
Thomas Tuchel admitted that government sanctions are affecting Chelsea's ability to close the gap on Liverpool following their FA Cup final loss.
Messi double helps PSG to emphatic win
Lionel Messi scored twice as already crowned champions Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 4-0 victory away at Montpellier on Saturday.
Liverpool add FA Cup to brilliant season, but can they shake off injuries to complete Quadruple?
Liverpool were exhausted by the end of Saturday's FA Cup final, but held on to win. Now can they find the energy to keep the Quadruple alive?
Klopp: Salah, Van Dijk injuries 'kind of OK'
Jurgen Klopp has eased concerns over the fitness of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk following Liverpool's FA Cup final win.
Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern - chief
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has informed the club he wants to leave and not extend his deal, sports director Hasan Salihamidzic said.
Sources: Arsenal set to sign striker Marquinhos
Arsenal are closing in on a €3.5 million deal with Sao Paulo for teenage striker Marquinhos, sources have told ESPN.
Hazard will stay at Madrid next season - Ancelotti
Eden Hazard will stay at Real Madrid next season, manager Carlo Ancelotti has said, with the forward determined to "show his quality."
Klopp rejected Bayern 'a few times' for Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he had turned down Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich "a few times" to stay at Anfield.
Friday, 13 May 2022
Transfer Talk: PSG outcast Paredes to join Juventus' rebuild
Juventus are set to continue their rebuild in the summer with PSG star Leandro Paredes on their radar. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Klopp the master of being the underdog - Tuchel
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has said Jurgen Klopp generates public support for Liverpool because he is "the master of being the underdog."
Ronaldo on Ten Hag: 'We need to give him time'
Cristiano Ronaldo has said that new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will need time to turn around the team's fortunes.
Thursday, 12 May 2022
Fabinho to miss FA Cup final, may make UCL final
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho will miss the FA Cup final on Saturday but has a chance of playing in the Champions League final, Jurgen Klopp said.
Sources: Rice set to snub West Ham offer
Declan Rice is expected to reject West Ham's latest offer but the club continue to insist he is not leaving in the summer, sources told ESPN.
Transfer Talk: Lewandowski won't renew at Bayern amid Barcelona links
Robert Lewandowski has told Bayern Munich that he will not be extending his deal amid continuing links with Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Vinicius hat trick as Real Madrid rout Levante
Real Madrid crushed bottom-side Levante 6-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday night in a match that saw Vinicius Junior net a hat trick.
Ajax hire ex-No. 2 Schreuder to replace Ten Hag
Ajax named Alfred Schreuder as their new coach to replace Erik ten Hag who will join Manchester United, the club announced on Thursday.
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Inter win Coppa Italia to ensure Juve will finish season troph
Internazionale won the Coppa Italia after an extra-time double from Croatia forward Ivan Perisic earned his side a 4-2 victory over Juventus.
Chelsea's Kovacic 'unlikely' to play FA Cup final
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel fears Mateo Kovacic will miss Saturday's FA Cup Final against Liverpool at Wembley after suffering an ankle injury.
Postecoglou leads Celtic to SPL title in 1st season
Celtic have regained the Scottish Premiership following Rangers' failure to beat Dundee United on Sunday.
Man United win Youth Cup in front of record crowd
Manchester United won the FA Youth Cup for an 11th time, as they beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at Old Trafford in front of 67,000 fans.
Perfect farewell! Ten Hag, Ajax clinch title
Ajax have retained the Eredivisie title to give manager Erik Ten Hag the perfect farewell before he joins Manchester United next season.
LIVE: Leeds host Chelsea
Mason Mount gives visitors early lead at Elland Road; later Man City face Wolves at the Molineux - follow live
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Believe like Gandhi, fight like Ali - Leeds' Marsch
Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch will dip into his collection of inspirational quotes in a bid to motivate his players.
What was PSG star and Real Madrid target Mbappe doing near the Bernabeu?
Kylian Mbappe has long been linked with a transfer to Real Madrid, so news that he had been seen in the Spanish capital this week really made waves.
Sources: Barca want permanent Coutinho move
Barcelona and Aston Villa are in talks to make Philippe Coutinho's loan move to the Premier League side permanent, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
LaLiga suits older players but Real Madrid show why youth is needed in UCL
Real Madrid's win over Man City saw young players take centre stage, but LaLiga clubs are still relying on older stars, as this weekend proved.
Monday, 9 May 2022
Transfer Talk: Man Utd, Chelsea to battle for Villarreal defender Torres' signature
Manchester United and Chelsea are two of the clubs set to battle for the signature of Villarreal's Pau Torres. Transfer Talk has the latest.
CONMEBOL rolls out harsher sanctions for racism
CONMEBOL increased sanctions on Monday against clubs with players, officials and fans deemed guilty of racist behaviour.
The VAR Review: Trossard handball vs. Man United, Ayling's red card vs. Arsenal
We take a look at the weekend's big VAR talking points, with Brighton vs. Man United and Chelsea vs. Wolves taking centre stage.
All aboard! Atletico, Real Madrid stars travel to derby on public buses
Atletico and Real Madrid eschewed their usual prematch luxury as they arrived for the derby on buses provided by the city public transport system.
Transfer Talk: Bayern may lose Lewandowski over contract stalemate
Robert Lewandowski and Bayern Munich are still struggling to agree a new deal to keep him in the Bundesliga. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Sunday, 8 May 2022
Bragging rights: Atleti beat Real in Madrid derby
Atletico Madrid held on to beat Real Madrid 1-0 on Sunday in an edition of the city's derby with less on the line than in previous years.
Pep: 'Everyone' supports Liverpool in PL title race
Pep Guardiola says the whole world is supporting Liverpool after Manchester City moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Man City deserve more than being cast as Liverpool spoilers
Man City are on the cusp of back-to-back Premier League titles, yet their 2021-22 could be remembered just for spoiling Liverpool's quadruple quest.
Rangnick apologises for United's 'humiliating' loss
Interim manager Ralf Rangnick apologised for Manchester United's "humiliating" 4-0 drubbing by Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
Saturday, 7 May 2022
Liverpool's Quadruple hopes fade after Tottenham expose vulnerabilities
Liverpool gave Manchester City the opening they need in the Premier League title race, and their Quadruple hopes appear in doubt.
Liverpool suffer title blow with Spurs draw
Liverpool suffered a blow to their Premier League title hopes after a 1-1 draw with Champions League-chasing Tottenham at Anfield on Saturday.
LIVE: Liverpool vs. Tottenham
Liverpool, just one point behind, look to leapfrog Man City at the top of the Premier League table as they host Tottenham - follow live
Cristiano Ronaldo's dismal 4/10 performance set the tone for poor Man United vs. Brighton
Player ratings: No one had a good day for Manchester United as the Premier League giants' season hit a new low against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Dismal Man United concede four at Brighton
Brighton & Hove Albion thrashed a woeful Manchester United 4-0 at the Amex Stadium on Saturday in their first home victory since Boxing Day.
Friday, 6 May 2022
Juve's title hopes ended by shock loss at Genoa
Juventus suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Genoa on Friday to end their slim Serie A title hopes.
Tchouameni on target as Monaco go second
Monaco chalked up an eighth consecutive victory to go provisionally second in Ligue 1 after Aurelien Tchouameni's brace against Lille.
Camavinga, only 19, keeps coming to Real Madrid's rescue just like they knew he would
Camavinga's been in and out of Real Madrid's team since joining, but he's been vital in those biggest moments and his future's as bright as can be.
Transfer Talk: Pogba to spurn Manchester United, join rivals City
Manchester City could make a shock-move in a bid to sign Paul Pogba from their rivals Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Ukraine soldiers tell team: 'Go to the World Cup'
Ukrainian soldiers have told the team to do everything they can to qualify for the World Cup, midfielder Taras Stepanenko said Friday.
Inter go top of Serie A with comeback win
Inter Milan beat Empoli 4-2 on Friday to keep their Serie A title hopes alive and provisionally go top of the table.
Thursday, 5 May 2022
'Family' man Mou takes 4th club to European final
Jose Mourinho said the "sense of family" between his AS Roma club and their supporters was the key to reaching the Europa Conference League final.
Chile file claim over Ecuador's World Cup spot
Chile are challenging Ecuador's World Cup place over an alleged ineligible player.
Transfer Talk: Dortmund eye Dybala as Haaland replacement
Borussia Dortmund have made a late approach to acquire Juventus forward Paulo Dybala. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Rangers rally past Leipzig to make UEL final
John Lundstram struck 10 minutes from time to give Rangers a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig and send them into the Europa League final 3-2 on aggregate.
Eintracht ease past 10-man West Ham into Europa League final
Eintracht Frankfurt beat 10-man West Ham United in the Europa League semifinal to reach their first European final in 42 years.
Arrests made as Frankfurt, West Ham fans clash
More than 30 arrests were made after supporters of West Ham and Eintracht Frankfurt clashed before their Europa League semifinal, police said.
Wednesday, 4 May 2022
Man City meltdown or Real Madrid rally? Either way, Champions League epic fits with each side's lore
Bad clock management, or an ongoing curse? The magic of the Bernabeu, or the resolve of a champion side? For City and Real, the match provided all.
Pep: City will need 'time to process' loss to Madrid
Pep Guardiola says his Man City players will need "time to process" what happened in the final minutes of their dramatic defeat to Real Madrid.
Transfer Talk: Barcelona to move for Leeds' Raphinha with Traore back to Wolves
Barcelona are stepping up their efforts to sign Leeds United winger Raphinha. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Arsenal win to take WSL title race to final day
Arsenal stayed in contention for the Women's Super League title with leaders Chelsea after a 3-0 home win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.
Tuesday, 3 May 2022
Luis Diaz's drive, Jurgen Klopp's boldness keeps Liverpool's Quadruple in play
After going down to Villarreal in the Champions League semifinal, Liverpool kicked into high gear like only they can.
Salah: I want to play Real Madrid in the final
With memories of the 2018 final still fresh, Mohamed Salah suggested he wants revenge against Real Madrid in this year's Champions League final.
Liverpool reach Champions League final after scare
Liverpool overcame a rocky first half to beat Villarreal 3-2 to book a spot in the Champions League final, winning the tie 5-2 on aggregate.
Ancelotti open to coaching Canada after Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti revealed he's likely to retire when he leaves Real Madrid, though he could be tempted by a chance to coach Canada in the future.
'We'll beat England in that one': How Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey reached auction
For 36 years, the jersey of one of soccer's greats, worn in one of the World Cup's infamous moments has belonged to an English player. An artifact of English heartbreak and Argentine joy is now being sold at auction where the price will add to its legacy.
Bundesliga 2021-22 review: Bayern's early peak, USMNT stars, Erling Haaland era ends
ESPN's Bill Connelly on the Bundesliga's talking points coming out of the 2021-22 season, including why it's OK that Bayern Munich keeps winning.
Monday, 2 May 2022
Man Utd's home finale win can't gloss over dismal season, simmering protests
Cristiano Ronaldo's goal and a dominant show over Brentford won't soothe Manchester United fans' displeasure over what has been an awful season.
Transfer Talk: Bayern to beat Man Utd, PSG, Milan for Leipzig's Nkunku
Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann will try to sign RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Infantino: WC workers 'gain pride' from hard work
FIFA's Gianni Infantino said migrants gain pride from hard work when questioned about workers suffering in Qatar building WC infrastructure.
Fernandes, Ronaldo lead Man Utd past Brentford
Manchester United beat Brentford on a rainy Monday night at Old Trafford with Portugal internationals Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo scoring.
Mitrovich sets goals mark as Fulham clinch Champ
Fulham were in seventh heaven as they sealed the second-tier Championship title with a 7-0 win over Luton Town on Monday, giving them an unassailabl
Sources: U.S. Super League tournament at risk
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus's plans to play a preseason tournament in the United States are at risk of collapse, sources have told ESPN.
Pochettino: Messi has been judged unfairly at PSG
Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino has said Lionel Messi has been judged unfairly in what has been a transitional season for him.
Weekend Review: Real Madrid clinch LaLiga, Burnley and Everton keep fighting, Serie A title race stays hot
LaLiga's title was won, Serie A got hotter and two Premier League sides pulled out amazing wins at the bottom. Here's what you missed this weekend.
Transfer Talk: Juventus see Arsenal's Gabriel as Chiellini successor
Juventus are lining up a summer move for Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Sunday, 1 May 2022
Fresh legs have Arsenal with one foot in next season's Champions League
Having a season without European football has been impactful for Arsenal, and that freshness has them on the inside track for a top-four finish.
