Juve hit with 15-point deduction over transfers

3:19 PM ET Juventus have been deducted 15 points for the current season by an Italian soccer court investigating its transfer dealings, the national soccer federation (FIGC) said on Friday. With 20 games left to play in this season, Juve were third in Serie A, 10 points adrift of leaders Napoli. The points deduction would … Read more

Barcelona’s transfers with Atletico Madrid have a habit of backfiring

play Burley: Barcelona made Real Madrid an ’embarrassment’ (1:27)Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop react to Barcelona’s perfect performance in their 3-1 win over Real Madrid. (1:27) 8:15 AM ET Memphis Depay‘s move from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid — which was confirmed on Friday for EUR3m, plus another EUR1m in add-ons — is the latest transfer … Read more

Transfer Talk: Liverpool preparing to pounce for Mount

6:45 PM ET As contract talks between Mason Mount and Chelsea continue to crawl along, Liverpool are lining up a shock move for the England international this summer. Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images With the January transfer window now open around Europe, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings … Read more

How to watch Bournemouth vs. Nottingham Forest: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday’s Premier League game

Getty Images The Premier League returns to action on Saturday. Who’s Playing Nottingham Forest @ BournemouthCurrent Records: Nottingham Forest 5-9-5; Bournemouth 4-11-4 What to Know Nottingham Forest will head off to play at Vitality Stadium to try and steal back a positive result from Bournemouth after losing their first round-robin matchup. They will face off … Read more

Conte: Spurs defending like a PL relegation team

play Nicol: Tottenham can’t defend (2:19)Steve Nicol and Craig Burley break down why Tottenham’s defense collapsed in the second half vs. Manchester City. (2:19) 10:00 AM ET Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte said his side’s defensive record in recent weeks is like that of a team battling relegation, calling on the players to show “will … Read more

Arsenal complete signing of Brighton’s Trossard

play Why signing Trossard would be a ‘great move’ for Arsenal (1:22)Gab Marcotti and Don Hutchison explain why they think signing Leandro Trossard will benefit Arsenal. (1:22) 1:13 PM ET Arsenal have completed the signing of winger Leandro Trossard from Brighton, the club announced on Friday. Sources told ESPN the Premier League leaders beat local … Read more

Klopp: Chelsea can’t sustain big deals in future

play Klopp: Chelsea have as many injuries as Liverpool (0:31)Jurgen Klopp speaks ahead of Liverpool’s home game against Chelsea in the Premier League. (0:31) 10:13 AM ET Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said Chelsea will not be able to sustain their level of spending since the arrival of owner Todd Boehly. Chelsea completed their fifth … Read more

Source: Dani Alves held on sexual abuse charges

12:08 PM ET Dani Alves will be held without bail in Barcelona. Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Former Brazil international Dani Alves was charged with sexual assault and ordered by a Spanish judge to be held without bail after appearing in court on Friday. Alves, 39, is accused of sexually assaulting a … Read more

Groups revealed for MLS-Liga MX Leagues Cup

12:04 PM ET Fifteen groups have been revealed for the expanded Leagues Cup tournament that for the first time will feature every MLS and Liga MX club in the 2023 summer competition. Kicking off on July 21 and closing out with a final on Aug. 19, the month-long event is billed as a “World Cup-style” … Read more