Messi struggles in MLS opener; will it impact his World Cup hopes?
Lionel Messi had a decent game in the 3-0 defeat to LAFC, but decent isn’t what you expect from him, especially during a World Cup year. Read More
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Everton vs. Manchester United prediction, odds, picks for Premier League match on Monday, Feb. 23
SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer delivers his best bets for Everton vs. Manchester United on Monday, Feb. 23 Read More
Pep recommends cocktails after ‘massive’ City win
Pep Guardiola hailed a “massive” win after title-chasing Manchester City held on for a crucial yet nervy victory over Newcastle on Saturday. Read More
‘Like landing on the moon’: How Milner set a near-unbreakable Premier League record
At age 40, James Milner is now the Premier League’s all-time appearances leader. Teammates and coaches — from Ashley Young to Jurgen Klopp — share what makes him special. Read More
MLS team-by-team preview: Why is 2026 your team’s year?
With the 2026 MLS season kicking off Saturday, ESPN breaks down where the league’s 30 clubs stand and how they’ve prepped for a run at MLS Cup. Read More
José on Vini, Madrid fallout: ‘Hasn’t been easy’
José Mourinho admits it has been difficult to cope with the fallout from “every aspect” of Benfica’s defeat to Real Madrid. Read More
Pep Guardiola ‘couldn’t care less’ about PL table
Pep Guardiola insisted he “could not care less” about the tightening of the Premier League title race. Read More
🐐 Can Messi reach target of 1,000 goals?
Lionel Messi is never far from his next record or landmark, and he begins the 2026 MLS season on the verge of another huge milestone: his 900th goal. Read More
What players really think when a manager arrives midseason, as new Spurs and Forest bosses get to work
ESPN FC analyst and former Man City defender Nedum Onuoha reveals how players tend to react when their club changes coach in the middle of the season. Read More