Adams named male U.S. soccer Player of Year

play Is a ‘big name’ manager the right approach for U.S. Soccer? (2:11)Herculez Gomez explains why appointing a “big name” manager would be a positive step for U.S. Soccer. (2:11) 2:34 PM ET After a year in which he captained the United States men’s national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Tyler Adams has … Read more

Mexico get fine, fan ban for anti-gay chant at WC

play Herc Gomez: Tata Martino is the worst coach in Mexican history (1:38)Herculez Gomez rips into Mexico coach Tata Martino following their exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. (1:38) 2:05 PM ET The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has been given a fine and one-match supporters’ ban due to discriminatory chants by fans at the … Read more

Man United sign Weghorst on loan from Burnley

play Does signing Wout Weghorst make sense for Man United? (1:45)Julien Laurens and Don Hutchison debate whether Manchester United should try and sign Wout Weghorst. (1:45) 4:00 PM ET Manchester United have completed the signing of striker Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley until the end of the season, the club have announced. Sources told … Read more

Napoli thrash Juve 5-1 to extend Serie A lead

4:44 PM ET Victor Osimhen now has a league-leading 12 goals in Serie A this season. Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images Leaders Napoli thrashed second-placed Juventus 5-1 in Serie A on Friday, increasing their advantage at top of the standings to 10 points. Napoli went ahead in the 14th minute, after Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny saved a … Read more

Man City’s Mendy not guilty of six rape charges

8:47 AM ET Benjamin Mendy was cleared on six counts of rape and one of sexual assault. Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty on Friday on six counts of rape and one of sexual assault. Jurors at Chester Crown Court in northwest England could not … Read more

Haller nets hat trick after cancer treatment

play Haller relishing Dortmund comeback following cancer treatment (0:30)Sebastien Haller speaks about playing in front of Borussia Dortmund’s Yellow Wall after his return to training. (0:30) 1:31 PM ET Sebastien Haller scored a hat trick for Borussia Dortmund in a friendly against Basel on Friday in his second game following treatment for testicular cancer. The … Read more

Napoli can’t be stopped: After crushing Juventus, Luciano Spalletti’s team is marching to the Serie A title

Getty Images If not now, when? That’s the recurring question around Napoli fans after winning 5-1 in the key match n the chase for the Scudetto against Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Friday. Luciano Spalletti’s team dominated the home game against Allegri’s team and are now ten points above the … Read more

Conte warns Arsenal not to intimidate officials

play Michallik: It’s getting ugly for Conte at Spurs (1:20)Janusz Michallik sees Tottenham’s top four hopes slipping away after defeat to Aston Villa. (1:20) 10:24 AM ET Tottenham boss Antonio Conte said he “hates” any team trying to intimidate referees and warned Arsenal to respect the officials in Sunday’s north London derby. Arsenal have been … Read more

Leeds United vs. Aston Villa odds, prediction, start time: English Premier League picks for Jan. 13, 2023

Getty Images Aston Villa look to continue their unbeaten run against Leeds United when they host their second meeting of the 2022-23 English Premier League season on Friday. Aston Villa (6-4-8) haven’t lost to Leeds since their first matchup in 2020-21, recording two victories and a pair of draws over their last four encounters. Leeds … Read more

‘Love Island’ cast member Tom Clare gets OK from English soccer club Macclesfield to join reality dating show

Getty Images Love conquers all, even when it comes to the Northern Premier League season. Macclesfield FC has announced that forward Tom Clare, 23, will be leaving the team to appear on the reality dating show “Love Island.” In its official statement, the club, which is at the seventh tier of the English football pyramid … Read more