Soccer

CWC 'difficult' for Cancelo, Neves with Jota's death

Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi has admitted Rúben Neves and João Cancelo have found it "difficult" to prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal against Fluminense following the death of their international teammate Diogo Jota. ... Continue Reading

Estêvão told to defeat Chelsea -- then join them

Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira has told teenage winger Estêvão to showcase his talent against future employers Chelsea in the Club World Cup quarterfinals on Friday. ... Continue Reading

Dortmund announce Jamie Gittens exit for Chelsea

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign English winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Ex-Arsenal star Ramsey joins Liga MX side Pumas

Former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey has signed with Liga MX giants Pumas, the Mexican club announced. ... Continue Reading

Slot, Ronaldo lead tributes to Liverpool star Jota

Tributes have been paid to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after the Portugal international and his brother, André Silva, died in a car crash in Spain. ... Continue Reading

Pogba on France return: Still at 'stage one'

Paul Pogba has said that he hopes to make a return to the French national team but added that there are "stages" to the process, as he was presented by Monaco on Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, were killed in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, police said Thursday. ... Continue Reading

👀 Ranking every new PL jersey released so far

Why should you have to wait until all of the Premier League kits are out before you see them ranked? Here's every 2025-26 jersey that's been released. ... Continue Reading

Poch: 'Desperate' Luna sets example for USMNT

ST. LOUIS -- United States coach Mauricio Pochettino praised goal scorer Diego Luna for being "desperate to play" for the national team after the winger scored twice in a 2-1 Gold Cup semifinal win over Guatemala on Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Women's transfer grades: Arsenal get an A for Kelly

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

Portugal honor Jota in Euro '25 opener with Spain

Portugal and Spain players observed a period of silence before their Women's European Championship opening game Thursday in memory of Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. ... Continue Reading

Portugal honor Jota in Spain rout; Italy win

An emotional Portugal side took on Spain, while Italy beat Belgium. Here's what you need to know from Thursday's Euro 2025 action. ... Continue Reading

Portugal honor Jota ahead of Euro 2025 opener

Portugal and Spain players observed a period of silence before their Women's European Championship opening game Thursday in memory of Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. ... Continue Reading

Caruso goal gives Italy win over Belgium at Euros

Italy won their first match in the Women's European Championship since 2017 as Arianna Caruso struck just before the break to give them a 1-0 win over Belgium in their Group B opener on Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Remembering Diogo Jota, a star whose loss is felt beyond Liverpool

The death of Jota has caused an outpouring of grief from those associated with Liverpool and far beyond. As Jurgen Klopp put it, "there must be a bigger purpose, but I can't see it." ... Continue Reading

WC hosts can serve Gold Cup bans in friendlies

Concacaf confirmed on Wednesday that any red card suspensions incurred by players from the United States, Canada or Mexico during the Gold Cup will be served in their next international friendly match, rather than carrying over to next year's World Cup. ... Continue Reading

Euro 2025 daily: Switzerland swelters as tournament begins

Switzerland's temperatures skyrocketed, while Iceland's fans took center stage. Here's what you need to know from Wednesday's Euro 2025 action. ... Continue Reading

Giroud on LAFC: MLS style of play 'didn't suit me'

Veteran striker Olivier Giroud explained his underwhelming spell at LAFC by saying that the style of play in MLS 'didn't necessarily suit me." ... Continue Reading

João Pedro signs for Chelsea in $82M deal

Chelsea have signed João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion, the clubs have announced. ... Continue Reading

Liverpool's Jota dies in car crash

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, were killed in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, police said Thursday. ... Continue Reading