Soccer

Valverde 'the key' as Madrid 'react' to UCL exit

Carlo Ancelotti praised Federico Valverde as "the key" after the midfielder's 93rd-minute goal gave Real Madrid a dramatic 1-0 win over Athletic Club on Sunday to react to their Champions League exit in midweek. ... Continue Reading

TAA silent on Madrid links after 'special' winner

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold remained tight-lipped on his future at Anfield amid continued links to Real Madrid, although he added that Sunday's winner over Leicester City would always be "special." ... Continue Reading

St. Pauli draw leaves Leverkusen defence near end

Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen slipped up with a 1-1 draw at St Pauli on Sunday to drop eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich as their slim hopes of defending the Bundesliga title were all but ended. ... Continue Reading

Leicester relegated from PL after loss to Liverpool

Leicester City have been condemned to an immediate return to the Championship after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed with a defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. ... Continue Reading

Barcelona rout Chelsea in first leg of UWCL semis

Holders Barcelona put themselves in the driving seat with a resounding 4-1 over Chelsea in the first leg of their women's Champions League semifinal on Sunday, with substitute Claudia Pina netting twice. ... Continue Reading

Arteta says Saka 'in pain' but quashes injury fears

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta said Bukayo Saka was left in pain after suffering a knock in the 4-0 win at Ipswich, although he ruled out any chance of a "serious" injury. ... Continue Reading

Amorim defends Højlund despite scoring woes

Ruben Amorim has insisted that Rasmus Højlund is not solely to blame for Manchester United's problems scoring while also urging the rest of the team to take responsibility in front of goal. ... Continue Reading

Lewandowski (hamstring) in doubt for UCL semis

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is a major doubt for the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League semifinal, sources told ESPN after the team confirmed he has a hamstring injury. ... Continue Reading

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea's Garnacho chase gets crowded

A host of clubs are ready to rival Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho's signature. Transfer Talk has the latest. ... Continue Reading

MLS, Saudi Arabia or another club in Europe: What's next for Kevin de Bruyne?

The Premier League superstar will become a free agent. Where will he end up? ... Continue Reading

Weekend review: Real Madrid still in title race, plus much more

If not for Fede Valverde's golazo, Real may have lost LaLiga on Sunday. ... Continue Reading

Real Madrid still in title race, plus much more

If not for Fede Valverde's golazo, Real may have lost LaLiga on Sunday. That and more in ESPN's Weekend Review. ... Continue Reading

NWSL Power Rankings: KC, Spirit leapfrog Orlando at the top

Orlando's first defeat of 2025 cost the Pride, who fell behind KC and Washington in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings. ... Continue Reading

Late Orsolini strike leaves Inter level with Napoli

A stunning last-gasp goal by striker Riccardo Orsolini gave Bologna a 1-0 home win against Inter Milan in Serie A on Sunday in a blow to the visitors' hopes of retaining their title. ... Continue Reading

TAA declines to talk future after 'special' moment

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold remained tight-lipped on his future at Anfield amid continued links to Real Madrid, although he added that Sunday's winner over Leicester City would always be "special." ... Continue Reading

Late Neto screamer sees Chelsea beat Fulham

Pedro Neto scored in stoppage time as Chelsea fought back to beat rivals Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Sunday. ... Continue Reading

Alexander-Arnold fires Liverpool past Leicester

Liverpool moved one win away from sealing the Premier League title as substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold secured a 1-0 victory at Leicester City, which condemned their hosts to relegation on Sunday. ... Continue Reading

Saudi minister: WC worker's death investigated

Saudi Arabia's minister of sport, Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, insisted workers' safety was being taken "seriously" and that an investigation had been launched over the death of migrant worker during construction of a stadium for the 2034 World Cup. ... Continue Reading

De Bruyne 'open' to staying in Premier League

Departing Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has said he is "open" to staying in the Premier League next season as he searches for a new club. ... Continue Reading

Follow live: Liverpool look to move closer to Premier League title

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