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Five months out from the World Cup the politics are impossible to avoid. There are concerns relating to one of the host …

Beth LindopJan 15, 2026, 06:59 PM ET Close Based in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL …

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Clubs around Europe have been busy planning their transfer business during the winter window, and a few have already signed players. But …

New Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa took responsibility for the team’s “painful” 3-2 Copa del Rey defeat to second-tier Albacete on Wednesday, …

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in October 2025 and has been updated to reflect Chris Richards winning U.S. Soccer Male …

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 44 min In a shocking development, Cucurella has …

Jan 13, 2026, 06:03 PM ET It was a breakfast meeting involving Sir Alex Ferguson, Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada, two days …

Men have stood broken on her piers. It can be a desolate place, too, especially in winter, which is of course when …

Jan 13, 2026, 06:17 PM ET Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said he intends to hold talks with Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi …

Australian football has a dazzling new star to follow, with teenager Antonio Arena making a stunning – and immediate – impact for …

Manchester United have come up with a four-man shortlist of potential candidates to replace Ruben Amorim as the club’s next permanent head …

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 18 min: James Trafford does Max Alleyne few …

Jan 13, 2026, 10:15 AM ET Michael Carrick is set to make Al Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves his first signing as interim …

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Osasu Obayiuwana as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its last four. …

Beth LindopJan 12, 2026, 07:07 PM ET Close Based in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL …

San Jose Earthquakes are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Timo Werner, according to The Athletic. The German national, who …

Before we dive in, a quick word about the U.S. men’s national team’s current formation: ever since coach Mauricio Pochettino switched to …

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 24 min: Barnsley twice are close to an …

Jan 12, 2026, 05:05 AM ET Manchester United released a statement announcing that captain Bruno Fernandes‘ social media platform X account was …

Neymar has officially commenced his rehabilitation program following knee surgery, marking the first step in his bid to secure a place in …

Ryan O’HanlonJan 9, 2026, 07:28 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net …

Cristiano Ronaldo will face added competition for places at the 2026 World Cup, Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has revealed.  Evergreen 40-year-old CR7 …

Scott McTominay scored a double as defending champions Napoli twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Serie A leaders …

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni admitted to holding a private meeting with Lionel Messi, where the duo reportedly discussed World Cup plans.  The …

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Thirty-one ties down, one to go. That’s Liverpool …

Jan 11, 2026, 07:20 AM ET Barcelona and Real Madrid meet for the second Clásico of the season in the Spanish Supercopa …

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Mousinho reckons it was a contest for 65 …

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley will miss the rest of the season with a significant knee injury sustained in Thursday’s goalless draw at …

Jan 10, 2026, 03:10 PM ET Ousmane Dembélé is going to reject a new contract offer from Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal have …