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Wednesday, 31 August 2022
Transfer Talk: Chelsea eye AC Milan's Leao in Deadline Day swoop after Neymar enquiry rejected
Will Chelsea make a last-day swoop to bring in Rafael Leao after eyeing a move for PSG star Neymar? Transfer Talk has the latest.
Liverpool leave it (really) late to beat Newcastle but Alexander-Arnold struggles once more
Liverpool needed a goal deep into stoppage time to beat Newcastle. Despite the dramatics, there's still cause for concern at Anfield.
Ten Hag defends record Man Utd transfer spend
Erik ten Hag has defended Manchester United's record summer transfer spend, saying it was needed to compete for a top four place this season.
Haaland's hat-trick heroics show the Man City star is poised to smash every scoring record
Haaland added three more goals to his red-hot start at Man City as Guardiola's side thrashed promoted Forest and for Haaland, the sky's the limit.
Battling Bournemouth hold Wolves to stalemate
Bournemouth drew 0-0 with Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Wednesday in their first game under caretaker manager Gary O'Neil.
Balotelli leaves Turkey to join Swiss club Sion
Former Italy striker Mario Balotelli signed for Swiss club Sion on Wednesday, joining his ninth club in five countries over the past decade.
LIVE: Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City in Premier League action
All the latest from another night of midweek Premier League, with five games on. ESPN has the updates.
Tuesday, 30 August 2022
Chelsea's loss to Southampton stresses Tuchel's need for defensive signings
A 2-1 loss at Southampton saw Chelsea's continuing backline struggles and some curious lineup choices with Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic.
Tuchel says too easy' for teams to bully Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel said his Chelsea team were bullied by Southampton on Tuesday and urged them to toughen up for future Premier League away games.
Leeds held at home by Everton in 1-1 draw
Leeds United's Luis Sinisterra cancelled out Anthony Gordon's first-half opener for Everton as the two sides drew 1-1 on Tuesday.
Chelsea give up lead in defeat at Southampton
Chelsea suffered their second defeat of the Premier League season after giving up an early lead to go down 2-1 at Southampton on Tuesday.
Transfer Talk: Will Memphis stay at Barcelona or could Man Utd, Chelsea swoop in?
Memphis Depay has been linked with a move away from Barcelona but will could a lucrative offer convince him otherwise? Transfer Talk has the latest.
What will Ronaldo do: Stay at Man United, leave as free agent or go on loan? Our writers predict
The transfer window closes on Thursday at 6pm ET, meaning Ronaldo has little time to find a new team. How will this saga play out?
Prosecutors: Pogba paid €100K to extortionists
Paul Pogba paid €100,000 to an organised group including his brother that was trying to extort him for millions, French officials said.
Sources: Barca's Dest open to Man United move
Barcelona's Sergino Dest is open to a move to Manchester United but any move is dependent on several factors, sources have told ESPN.
Monday, 29 August 2022
Griezmann comes off bench, nets Atleti's winner
Antoine Griezmann came off the bench to hand Atletico Madrid a 1-0 LaLiga win at Valencia on Monday.
Transfer Talk: Paris Saint-Germain eye Kante deal as deadline looms
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly identified Chelsea's N'Golo Kante as a key target for their midfield rebuild. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Sources: Man United near deal for Dubravka
Manchester United are close to signing goalkeeper Martin Dubravka from Newcastle, sources have told ESPN.
Cavani joins Valencia on free transfer
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has joined Valencia on a free transfer, the Spanish club announced on Monday.
West Ham sign Paqueta for club record fee
West Ham United have signed midfielder Lucas Paqueta from French side Lyon for a club record fee.
West Ham fans should be excited. Brazil's Paqueta is a World Cup starter
Lucas Paqueta is first choice to start for Brazil at the World Cup. That's why his move to struggling West Ham should be welcome at London Stadium.
Sunday, 28 August 2022
Transfer Talk: Ajax look to Ziyech as Antony nears Man United move
Hakim Ziyech's future at Chelsea could be closely tied to Manchester United's pursuit of Ajax winger Antony. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Benzema rescues Real Madrid as Tchouameni lessens loss of Casemiro
Karim Benzema scored twice from the 88th minute onward as Real Madrid managed to secure a late win at Espanyol on Sunday.
Lewandowski, Barca's other summer signings transform Camp Nou
Robert Lewandowski scored twice, with Raphinha looking electric from the wing, as this new-look Barcelona cruised to a 4-0 win over Real Valladolid.
Lewandowski at the double again as Barcelona stroll past Valla
Robert Lewandowski scored his second consecutive brace as Barcelona breezed past Real Valladolid with a comfortable 4-0 LaLiga victory on Sunday.
Kane goals lead Tottenham to 2-0 victory
Harry Kane scored his third and fourth goals of the season as he led Tottenham to a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at City Ground on Sunday.
Saturday, 27 August 2022
Arsenal ratings: Odegaard 8/10 as Gunners stay undefeated in win over Fulham
Martin Odegaard was Arsenal's best player on the day as the Gunners stayed perfect on the season in a win over Fulham.
Klopp: I wanted to show mercy in 9-0 rout
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he didn't want to "humiliate" Bournemouth after Premier League record-equalling 9-0 victory on Saturday.
Arsenal rally to continue flawless PL start
Arsenal continued their flawless start to the Premier League on Saturday as they rallied to a 2-1 win against Fulham at the Emirates.
Rafa Marquez gets winning start as Barca B boss
Chadi Riad scored a late winner as Mexican great Rafa Marquez began life as Barcelona Atletic coach with a 3-2 win against Castellon on Saturday.
Sommer makes record 19 saves to deny Bayern
Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer made a Bundesliga record 19 saves to secure a 1-1 draw at Bayern Munich.
Friday, 26 August 2022
Ten Hag: Captain Maguire not guaranteed place
Erik ten Hag has reminded Harry Maguire that his position as Manchester United captain does not mean he is guaranteed a place in the team.
Ellen White: Punctured lung hastened retirement
England women's record goalscorer Ellen White says a punctured lung suffered last year hastened her decision to retire.
Transfer Talk: Cristiano Ronaldo open to Sporting CP return after Real Madrid rejection
Cristiano Ronaldo's time to return to his boyhood club in Portugal may have finally arrived. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Man United, Arsenal's Europa League groups will challenge them, but both should prevail
The UEFA Europa League draw wasn't as kind to Man United or Arsenal as it could have been, but the Premier League sides have the depth to move on.
Sources: Ajax reject Man Utd's €90m Antony bid
Manchester United are considering whether to make an improved bid for Antony after Ajax rejected their €90 million offer, sources have told ESPN.
Thursday, 25 August 2022
European soccer stock watch: Arsenal, PSG and Leeds United up, Liverpool down
Early season form doesn't ruin your season, but it can help or hurt significantly. Here are the top teams showing the biggest variance right now.
Allegri's honesty about Juventus' prospects will only hurt him in the long run
Allegri needs to be careful when it comes to his management of this Juventus team because he'll be judged on the results, not his players.
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid's Asensio linked with Man Utd move
Marco Asensio has been linked with a potential move to Manchester United from Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Casemiro: I really hope Ronaldo stays at Man Utd
New Manchester United signing Casemiro said he hopes that his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo stays at Old Trafford.
Arsenal, Man United seeded in UEL draw
Arsenal and Manchester United are among the top seeds for Friday's Europa League group stage draw, which takes place at midday UK time, 7 a.m. ET.
UEFA Champions League group stage draw: Predictions, must-see games and more
Finally, all the groups have been drawn and we know who's playing whom in the Champions League. We go group-by-group to pick the favorites and more.
Wednesday, 24 August 2022
Transfer Talk: Manchester United closing in on deal for Ajax's Antony
Manchester United are getting closer to signing one of their top targets as they are closing in on Ajax star Antony. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Rangers beat PSV to return to UCL group stage
Rangers returned to the Champions League group stage for the first time in 12 years with a 1-0 win at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
Sources: Arsenal to loan £72m-man Pepe to Nice
Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe is set to join Nice on a season-long loan, sources have told ESPN.
Man United loan defender Bailly to Marseille
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has joined Marseille on loan for the remainder of the current season, the clubs announced Wednesday.
Wrexham's allure, the plight of lower league soccer and a new team anthem: 'Welcome to Wrexham' review
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's "Welcome to Wrexham" docu-series is a love letter to a Welsh town, its people and the team that bonds them.
Tuesday, 23 August 2022
Benfica beat Dynamo Kyiv to reach UCL groups
Benfica reached the Champions League group stage with a 5-0 aggregate victory over Dynamo Kyiv, while Maccabi Haifa stunned Red Star Belgrade.
West Ham sign defender Palmieri from Chelsea
West Ham United have completed the signing of left back Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
Phil Neville's son signs Miami first-team contract
Head coach Phil Neville's son, Harvey, has signed a first-team contract with Inter Miami, the club announced Tuesday.
Football in Ukraine resumes with no fans, tributes
The Ukrainian Premier League started its new season Tuesday after a poignant ceremony paying tribute to those fighting in the war with Russia.
LIVE: Carabao Cup second round
Follow all live scores as Premier League sides enter the Carabao Cup.
Monday, 22 August 2022
Ukraine Premier League returns as war rages on
Under threat of Russian attacks in a war that stopped all football in Ukraine in February, a new league season starts Tuesday in Kyiv.
Transfer Talk: Morata back to Chelsea if Aubameyang deal falls through?
Chelsea are plotting a return for Alvaro Morata if they cannot finalise the deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Man Utd fans stage large protest at Old Trafford
Man United fans angry at the direction of the club took part in a protest outside Old Trafford ahead of the match against Liverpool.
White retires as England women's all-time top scorer: Here are her best for the Lionesses
To celebrate Ellen White's retirement after England's Euro 2022 win, we picked out five of the ace poacher's best goals since her debut in 2010.
Sunday, 21 August 2022
Lewan-dos-ski: Barcelona star nabs birthday brace as Ansu shines in Xavi's lineup
Robert Lewandowski marked his 34th birthday in style, Ansu Fati made the most of his substitute shift, and other takeaways from Barcelona's win.
Lewandowski scores first Barca goals in big win
Robert Lewandowski scored a brace as Barcelona cruised to a 4-1 victory at Real Sociedad on Sunday, their first win of the new LaLiga season.
Ten Hag on United rebuild: I can get job done
Erik ten Hag said he is convinced he will "get the job done" at Manchester United despite a nightmare start to his first season in charge.
Transfer Talk: Juventus have Memphis, Milik, Arnautovic deals in play
Juventus are looking for reinforcements up front and have a trio of options in play as the end of window approaches. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Mbappe scores hat trick in PSG rout of Lille
Kylian Mbappe scored the fastest Ligue 1 goal for 30 years to set champions Paris Saint-Germain on their way to a runaway 7-1 victory at Lille.
Saturday, 20 August 2022
Arsenal go top of Premier League as Arteta's revolution continues with win at Bournemouth
Arsenal's brilliant start to the season continued Saturday with a slick, impressive win at Bournemouth that has fans dreaming of a title challenge.
Post-Casemiro Real Madrid show why they are LaLiga's favourites again
No Casemiro, no problem. Aurelien Tchouameni stepped up as Real Madrid rolled over a Celta Vigo team that couldn't keep up.
Modric stunner helps Madrid to 4-1 win over Celta
Luka Modric scored his latest stunning goal to help Real Madrid to an eventually comfortable 4-1 victory at Celta Vigo on Saturday.
Source: LAFC set to loan Fall to LaLiga's Villarreal
Los Angeles FC is finalizing a deal to loan defender Mamadou Fall to LaLiga side Villarreal, a league source confirmed to ESPN.
Odegaard, Jesus shine in big Arsenal win
Martin Odegaard scored a brace and Gabriel Jesus shone as Arsenal continued their perfect start to the season against Bournemouth.
Xavi pushing for Dest exit: 'He knows situation'
Xavi said Sergino Dest "knows what the situation is" as Barcelona put pressure on the defender to leave before the transfer window closes.
Casemiro's Man United transfer fee is second-biggest ever for a player over 30
Only Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus cost a higher fee for an over-30 player than the one Man United will pay from Real Madrid for Casemiro.
Friday, 19 August 2022
Transfer Talk: Harry Maguire-Christian Pulisic swap between Chelsea and Manchester United?
Man United's rumoured interest in Christian Pulisic took a surprise turn with Harry Maguire part of a possible deal. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Man Utd confirm deal to sign Madrid's Casemiro
Manchester United have completed the signing of Casemiro from Real Madrid, ending their months-long search for a midfielder.
Everything you need to know about Man United new signing Casemiro
Manchester United have spent €60m to bring in world-class midfielder Casemiro from Real Madrid, but what can they expect from him?
PSG boss: Mbappe, Neymar fine after PK dispute
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has played down suggestions of a rift between Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
Thursday, 18 August 2022
VAR admits error in missed Cucurella hair pull
Mike Dean said on Thursday he made the wrong call when Tottenham's Cristian Romero pulled Marc Cucurella of Chelsea's hair on Sunday.
Transfer Talk: Dortmund the last chance for Ronaldo to leave Man Utd?
Cristiano Ronaldo is pushing for a move from Manchester United to Borussia Dortmund. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Crouch 'The Robot': FIFA 23 Ultimate Team turns legends into Marvel superheroes
EA Sports and Marvel have introduced some new faces to the FIFA 23 Ultimate Team experience: real-life legends reimagined as comic-book alter egos.
Lewandowski's watch stolen before Barca training
Robert Lewandowski had his watch, worth around €70,000, stolen when he stopped for supporters on his way to Barcelona training on Wednesday.
LIVE: LIVE scores from UEL, UECL
Live scores from Thursday's UEFA Europa League and Europa Conference League action.
Man Utd fans call for 'investment' amid sale talk
A Manchester United fan group have said any new owner must invest heavily amid reports the Glazer family would consider selling the club.
Man United issues predate Ten Hag, but he'll be under pressure if slide continues
Erik ten Hag has largely escaped scrutiny for Man United's issues as he only arrived this summer. But that grace period won't last much longer.
Which clubs make the most profit in the transfer window?
Some clubs in Europe are better at making a profit than others when it comes to the transfer market, but how do they do it?
Wednesday, 17 August 2022
Euro revenues up 10% in 2020-21 despite COVID
European soccer revenues grew by 10% in the 2020-21 season despite most an almost total lack of fans in stadiums, according to study from Deloitte.
Transfer Talk: PSG to beat Barcelona with improved offer for Man City's Silva
Paris Saint-Germain are working on a deal to beat Barcelona for the signature of Manchester City's Bernardo Silva. Transfer Talk has the latest.
British billionaire wants to buy Man United
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy a stake in Manchester United, his spokesperson told The Times on Wednesday.
Chelsea's Cucurella balks at haircut: 'My style'
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella said he has no plans to get a haircut despite being pulled to the turf by his locks against Tottenham on Sunday.
Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Sources: United cool on Rabiot, turn to Casemiro
Man United have cooled their interest in Adrien Rabiot over wage demands and are exploring a move for Real Madrid's Casemiro, sources tell ESPN.
Tite hits back at Mbappe over WC qualifiers
Brazil manager Tite hit back at France striker Kylian Mbappe's claim that World Cup qualifying is more difficult in Europe than in South America.
Dortmund extend England teen Bynoe-Gittens
Borussia Dortmund secured the future of England youth Jamie Bynoe-Gittens on Tuesday after he inspired Dortmund's comeback at SC Freiburg on Friday.
Transfer Talk: Pulisic to Newcastle, AC Milan, Atletico, Juventus?
Christian Pulisic could leave Chelsea with Newcastle, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, and Juventus on eyeing him. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Tottenham sign Udogie, loan him back to Udinese
Tottenham have signed defender Destiny Udogie from Udinese, loaning him back to the Serie A club for the 2022-23 season.
Monday, 15 August 2022
Vlahovic double earns Juve win over Sassuolo
Juventus cruised past Sassuolo as a Dusan Vlahovic double led the Turin club to a 3-0 home win at the start of their Serie A season.
Transfer Talk: Atletico Madrid to offer Ronaldo an exit from Manchester United
Atletico Madrid are looking to offer Cristiano Ronaldo an exit from Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Liverpool disappoint as 3/10 Darwin Nunez made a mess vs. Crystal Palace
Player ratings: Darwin Nunez's poor performance dragged down a Liverpool side that couldn't find its first win of the season.
Sources: Man United target Atleti forward Cunha
Brazil and Atletico Madrid forward Matheus Cunha is a target for Manchester United, sources have told ESPN.
Donovan 'The Brave': FIFA 23 Ultimate Team turns legends into Marvel superheroes
EA Sports and Marvel have introduced some new faces to the FIFA 23 Ultimate Team experience: real-life legends reimagined as comic-book alter egos.
LIVE: Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace
Liverpool's new signing Darwin Nunez is set for his home debut as the Reds host Palace - follow live.
Real Madrid's unlikely goal scorers cover up new signings' struggles in a signature comeback win
With two new signings struggling in their Real Madrid debuts, the LaLiga champs needed goals from a pair of defensive stars to rally.
Sunday, 14 August 2022
Afghanistan women's national soccer team in exile: 'The heart that is still beating'
The Afghanistan national team continues to fight for the rights of women around the world -- a "second family" using soccer as its platform.
Transfer Talk: Chelsea see second bid to sign Gordon rebuffed by Everton
Chelsea are discussing a second approach for Anthony Gordon after Everton rebuffed an initial offer worth £40 million. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Real rally past promoted Almeria to start LaLiga
Champions Real Madrid overcame a slow start to the LaLiga season with a comeback win over Almeria at the Power Horse Stadium on Sunday night.
Tuchel: Taylor shouldn't ref Chelsea again
Thomas Tuchel has suggested referee Anthony Taylor should not be allowed to officiate Chelsea matches.
Conte, Tuchel revel in pair of sideline faceoffs
Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte said they enjoyed their bust-up after both managers were sent off in a 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham
Tuchel, Conte start latest installment of the Battle at the Bridge
The 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Spurs was dramatic enough, but the duel between coaches Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte took it to another level.
Saturday, 13 August 2022
Champions Milan score 4 in Serie A opening win
Italian champions AC Milan turned an early one-goal deficit into a 4-2 win over Udinese in their Serie A opener at San Siro on Saturday.
Barcelona's new faces fail to click as Lewandowski and Raphinha are shut out on debuts
Xavi's new signings couldn't make an impact at Camp Nou in their first LaLiga match of the season, with Lewandowski failing to find the net.
Follow live: Lewandowski makes LaLiga debut with Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski and Barcelona open the 2022-23 LaLiga season against Rayo Vallecano.
Man United hit new low after a dismal loss against a brilliant Brentford
Manchester United hit a new low after a pathetic performance against an outstanding Brentford side, signaling the amount of work that Ten Hag faces.
Man United suffer 4-0 thrashing at Brentford
Manchester United suffered a 4-0 thrashing at Brentford in Erik ten Hag's second Premier League match on Saturday.
Man United unveil green third kit, but how do other top clubs compare?
Man United's new third kit stands out from their home and away jerseys. How do some other clubs' third kits weigh up against the Red Devils?
Friday, 12 August 2022
Transfer Talk: With Ronaldo staying put, Man United push for Kalajdzic, Rabiot
Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at Man United, and progress is being made with Sasa Kalajdzic and Adrien Rabiot. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Lionel Messi left off Ballon d'Or nominees list
Lionel Messi has been left off the 30-man list of Ballon d'Or nominees for the first time since 2005 after the contenders were announced Friday.
Sources: Utd's 'hands off' warning on Rashford
Marcus Rashford will not leave Manchester United this summer despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain, sources have told ESPN.
European 2022-23 kit ranking: Which Champions League giant has the best jerseys?
With Europe's top teams unveiling their kits for the new season, we've compiled them all to find out which club is the continent's most stylish.
Thursday, 11 August 2022
Leicester aiming to keep Chelsea target Fofana
Leicester City have every intention of keeping defender Wesley Fofana and have rejected two bids for the Frenchman, manager Brendan Rodgers said.
FIFA move World Cup start date forward
FIFA has moved the start of the Qatar World Cup forward by a day, meaning the tournament will now begin on Sunday, Nov. 20.
Transfer Talk: Manchester United closer to deal with Juventus over Rabiot
Manchester United have reached a full agreement with Juventus for a transfer that would see Adrien Rabiot join. Transfer Talk has the latest.
PSG and Bayern Munich to dominate, Haaland to score 50
The 2022-23 season has just begun for three of Europe's big leagues, with Spain and Italy next to kick off. But what are we overreacting to so far?
Which top Premier League clubs will be hit most by World Cup? It's bad news for Chelsea
Many coaches have aired concerns about the impact of Qatar '22 on the well-being of their players, but some are in better shape than others to cope.
Wednesday, 10 August 2022
Transfer Talk: AC Milan still want Ziyech but Chelsea eye permanent clause
AC Milan haven't given up hope of signing Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Real Madrid down Eintracht Frankfurt to win UEFA Super Cup
Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to win the UEFA Super Cup at Helsinki's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday night.
Team-by-team preview: How Spain's top sides stack up to Real Madrid, Barcelona
ESPN is your home for all LaLiga matches, replays and highlights. We preview all 20 squads in Spain's top flight and what to look for this season.
Barcelona's summer signings, issues explained: When can new stars play in LaLiga?
Economic levers, players signed this summer but unregistered with LaLiga: what's the latest with Barcelona's spending? Who can and can't play yet?
Scouting for Man United's next striker after Arnautovic setback: Sign Balotelli? Bring back Chicharito?
Man United may have ended their interest in Arnautovic but, if it's an ex-Premier League striker in their 30s they want, there are plenty out there.
Benzema hints Real don't need another No. 9
Karim Benzema has hinted that Real Madrid do not need to sign another striker as the Spanish champions have several players who can fill the role.
Dutch, Parsons part after disappointing Euro '22
Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) have announced that head coach Mark Parsons will no longer continue in his role.
Sources: World Cup to start a day earlier on Nov. 20
The 2022 World Cup is set to start a day early with FIFA expected to move Qatar vs. Ecuador to Sunday, Nov. 20, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
Tuesday, 9 August 2022
Transfer Talk: Man City close in on Anderlecht's Gomez
Anderlecht's Sergio Gomez is close to joining reigning Premier League champions Man City, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Real Madrid cruising into new season while the rest of Europe plays catch-up
Real Madrid missed out on Mbappe this summer but still have lofty goals for 2022-23. Would you bet against this team of mentally strong superstars?
Monday, 8 August 2022
Dortmund sign Cologne's Modeste with Haller out
Borussia Dortmund have signed centre forward Anthony Modeste from Bundesliga rivals Cologne on a one-year contract to fill in for Sebastien Haller.
Wolves captain Coady joins Everton on loan
Everton announced on Monday a season-long loan deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers for captain Conor Coady.
Transfer Talk: Man Utd eye Milinkovic-Savic as Ten Hag scrambles for midfield depth
Manchester United are keen on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as Erik ten Hag looks to acquire a centre midfielder. Transfer talk has the latest.
Sources: Barcelona flag irregularities in De Jong deal
Barcelona sent a letter to Frenkie de Jong in July warning him the renewal he signed in 2020 had alleged irregularities, club sources told ESPN.
Inter Milan, Sanchez agree to terminate contract
Inter Milan have ended the contract of Chile forward Alexis Sanchez by mutual agreement, the Serie A club said on Monday.
CAF demands action against Napoli chief
The Confederation of African Football has called on UEFA to take action against Napoli's Aurelio De Laurentiis after his controversial comments.
Sunday, 7 August 2022
Flamengo looking strong as race for Libertadores semis takes shape
With the Libertadores quarterfinal first legs complete, it's Brazil giants Flamengo who look most likely to have booked their place in the semis.
Man United must make the signings key to Ten Hag's rebuild if he's to succeed
Ten Hag is a fine manager, but he can't rebuild Man United alone, and until the club adds to his squad, the project will remain stuck in neutral.
Transfer Talk: Chelsea's Timo Werner set to join Leipzig permanently
Timo Werner is set to return to Leipzig permanently, leaving Chelsea after two seasons. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Sources: Utd in talks for Sesko, Arnautovic
Manchester United are in talks to sign Benjamin Sesko and Marko Arnautovic, sources have told ESPN.
Pep: Haaland won't solve all City's problems
Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland will 'not solve all our problems' and claimed he wants to make the 22-year-old a better player.
Haaland's brilliant debut as Man City open season with big win at West Ham
Haaland marked his first Premier League game with both goals as Man City opened the campaign with an ominously dominant win at West Ham.
Saturday, 6 August 2022
Mixed performances for Chelsea new stars Sterling, Koulibaly in win over Everton
Chelsea struggled to get many meaningful chances against Everton but earned a win to kick off their Premier League season.
Transfer Talk: Barcelona believe Silva move still possible if De Jong won't leave
Barcelona are planning on signing Manchester City's Bernardo Silva regardless of Frenkie de Jong's situation. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Alonso wants to leave Chelsea, says Tuchel
Marcos Alonso was not involved in Chelsea's opening Premier League match against Everton as he wants to leave the club, Thomas Tuchel said.
Stunning Messi double gives PSG big opening win
Lionel Messi scored a late brace, including a stunning overhead kick, as PSG began their Ligue 1 title defence with a 5-0 win at Clermont.
Chelsea scrape past Lampard's Everton
Chelsea managed to scrape past Everton 1-0 on Saturday at Goodison Park as Frank Lampard's side put up a strong fight against his former club.
Dortmund beat Leverkusen but Adeyemi injured
A Marco Reus was enough to carry Borussia Dortmund past Bayer Leverkusen but their winning start was overshadowed by an injury to Karim Adeyemi.
Friday, 5 August 2022
Mbappe to miss PSG season opener due to injury
Paris Saint-Germain will begin their Ligue 1 title defense without Kylian Mbappe because of a groin issue.
Tuchel: Chelsea players fear 'cursed' No. 9 shirt
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed that "nobody wants to touch" the club's No. 9 shirt amid fears it may be cursed.
Transfer Talk: Kimpembe to stay at PSG despite interest from Chelsea
Presnel Kimpembe looks set to stay at PSG after interest from top clubs across Europe. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Pep: I don't know if Bernardo will stay at City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he doesn't know if Bernardo Silva will stay at the club beyond the end of the transfer window.
Klopp rules out signings despite injuries
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said his side will not make more signings for the sake of replacing injured players.
USWNT still No.1, Lionesses 4th in rankings
The United States kept their No.1 spot at the top of the latest women's FIFA rankings published on Friday, while England rose to fourth place.
Premier League 2022-23 kit ranking: Which club's jerseys are this season's best?
With Premier League teams unveiling most of their kits for the new season, we've compiled every one and ranked each club by their collective output.
Man United badly need Ten Hag to succeed where many others before him failed
Erik ten Hag faces a huge task to reinvigorate Man United's chances of success and provide what has been missing at the club post-Ferguson.
Thursday, 4 August 2022
Transfer Talk: Chelsea back in for Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona are still keen to offload Frenkie de Jong and they may have found a home for him in the Premier League. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Into the Metaverse! Man City launch new third kit on Roblox
Manchester City staged their first-ever kit launch in the Metaverse with the unveiling of their new third jersey on gaming platform Roblox.
Guardiola and Klopp get their way, but does 5 subs really advantage big clubs?
Premier League clubs can use five substitutes this season, but does the evidence support the theory that it's advantageous to bigger clubs?
Picks and predictions for 2022-23 season across Europe's top football leagues
From top scorer to most yellow cards, our experts forecast their picks for the 2022-23 season in the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga and more.
Wednesday, 3 August 2022
MLS can rival big Europe leagues in future - Nani
Former Orlando City star Nani has told ESPN that MLS has the potential to serve as an alternative to Europe for players in their prime.
Transfer Talk: PSG aim to beat Barca to Man City's Silva
Bernardo Silva said he dreamed of playing for Barca, but PSG could bring the City playmaker back to France instead. Transfer Talk has the latest.
World Cup: Will semi-automated offside be the big VAR fix many hoped for?
Are the days of waiting an interminable amount of time for a VAR offside decision almost over? Semi-automated offside has arrived for the World Cup.
Leicester legend Schmeichel leaves to join Nice
Kasper Schmeichel has completed a move to French club Nice to end his 11-year stay at Leicester City.
What's new in the Premier League for 2022-23: Multiball, five subs, offside
From an offside tweak, to five substitutes and a new multiball system, the Premier League will have a number of new features for the 2022-23 season.
Henderson: Man Utd treatment was 'criminal'
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson said he was "fuming" at the lack of playing time for the club last season.
Tuesday, 2 August 2022
South American quartet launches 2030 WC bid
Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay football executives and political leaders on Tuesday launched their joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Sources: Galaxy to sign Barca's Puig on free transfer
Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig is set to join Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy on a free transfer, sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.
Transfer Talk: Leicester's Fofana pushing for Chelsea move
Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana is pushing for a move to Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Revisiting our pre-Euro 2022 Best XIs: Who makes the final cut?
Having picked our favorites pre-tournament for the Women's Euro 2022, who ended up making the grade and who played their way into our Best XIs?
Barca signing Kounde ahead of Chelsea is a coup for the club and LaLiga
Barcelona's signing of Jules Kounde isn't just a coup for the club and for manager Xavi, but for LaLiga to keep one of its brightest young stars.
Germany must follow Euro 2022 loss with renewed national focus on women's game
It might take time for Germany to take important steps back home, but this tournament has given them a fighting chance.
Monday, 1 August 2022
Argentine player arrested after attacking referee
A player from a local league in Argentina was arrested and suspended for life after attacking a female referee during a match on Sunday.
Transfer Talk: Arsenal join Man Utd in chase for Leicester's Tielemans
Leicester City are still expecting an offer from Arsenal for midfielder Youri Tielemans. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Nice sign former Arsenal midfielder Ramsey
Nice have signed Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey on a free transfer, the French Ligue 1 club said on Monday.
Prem chief: Abramovich era at Chelsea 'difficult'
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said it would be "difficult" to claim the Roman Abramovich era at Chelsea had been "all good."