Soccer

Mbappe's Club World Cup debut was badly needed for Real Madrid, FIFA and the player himself

Kylian Mbappe's return for Real Madrid was badly needed: for him, for his team and for the Club World Cup itself. ... Continue Reading

How Wiegman's 'new England' have evolved ahead of Euro 2025

England won Euro 2022 but have undergone some changes in the three years since. How are they looking ahead of their title defense? ... Continue Reading

Euro 2025 team-by-team preview, predictions, key players, more

The 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship starts on July 2. Here is a team-by-team guide on the 16 contenders. ... Continue Reading

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern turn to Rashford after Díaz move turned down

Bayern Munich are set to step up their interest in Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. ... Continue Reading

With the world watching, Guirassy turned in a perfect No. 9's performance

Dortmund have what so many are coveting this transfer window: A clinical No. 9. ... Continue Reading

The Club World Cup means little for teams' 2025-26 prospects

Some of the world's biggest clubs have been knocked out of the Club World Cup, but that's no reason for their fans to panic about 2025-26. ... Continue Reading

If Americans don't move in this transfer window, is the USMNT's 2026 World Cup doomed?

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than a year away, how important is it USMNT players transfer to better clubs or find clubs where they can play more? ... Continue Reading

Courtois: Alexander-Arnold a 'nightmare' for GKs

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is very impressed by Trent Alexander-Arnold's "unbelievable" crossing ability, saying his new teammate is a "nightmare" for goalkeepers. ... Continue Reading

Poch: Support for Tillman shows U.S. 'connected'

ST. LOUIS - United States manager Mauricio Pochettino lauded the bond that is developing among the players and staff ahead of Wednesday's Gold Cup semifinal against Guatemala. ... Continue Reading

Quansah joins Bayer Leverkusen from Liverpool

Liverpool have confirmed defender Jarell Quansah has completed a permanent transfer to Bayer Leverkusen. ... Continue Reading

Jobe Bellingham to miss Jude, Real Madrid clash

Brothers Jude and Jobe Bellingham will miss the chance to face each other at the Club World Cup after Jobe picked up a yellow card in Borussia Dortmund's win over Monterrey on Tuesday. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Liverpool reject Bayern Díaz approach

Liverpool have rejected an approach from Bayern Munich for winger Luis Díaz and have no intention of letting him leave this summer, sources have told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Valencia offer Arsenal target new deal

Valencia has offered Cristhian Mosquera a new contract in an attempt to prevent him from leaving for Arsenal, sources have told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

⚽ Women's transfer grades: Kelly to Arsenal

The women's transfer window is open across Europe. Here are the big deals and how we rate them. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Canada's David to sign for Juventus

Juventus have agreed a deal to sign Canada international Jonathan David on a free from Lille, sources have told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Monterrey's Torrent slams ref, VAR after CWC exit

Monterrey coach Domenec Torrent criticized the referee and the VAR's decisions in Tuesday night's 2-1 Club World Cup loss to Borussia Dortmund. ... Continue Reading

Hayes: U.S. entering 'next phase' ahead of WWC

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes said she "feel[s] like we're entering the next phase" as she narrows her player pool ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Liverpool reject Bayern Diaz approach

Liverpool have rejected an approach from Bayern Munich for winger Luis Díaz and have no intention of letting him leave this summer, sources have told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Bournemouth winger Semenyo pens new five-year deal

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has signed a new five-year contract, keeping him at the Vitality Stadium until 2030. ... Continue Reading

Guirassy's double sends Dortmund to CWC QF

Serhou Guirassy scored a brace in the first half to lead Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 victory over Monterrey in the Club World Cup's round of 16, setting up a quarterfinal match against Real Madrid. ... Continue Reading