play Laurens: Mbappe captaincy a new era for French football (1:35)Julien Laurens explains Didier Deschamps’ decision to select Kylian Mbappe as the new France captain. (1:35) 10:43 AM ET FIFA’s compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to $355 million for the 2026 and … Read more
France players celebrate after scoring a goal against the Republic of Ireland in 2024 Euro qualifying. Getty Images 4:55 PM ET France defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat Republic of Ireland 1-0 away in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B on Monday. Pavard, cast … Read more
7:59 PM ET Peru players and Spanish police officers got into an altercation in front of the team’s hotel in Madrid on Monday. Images on social media show Peru players outside watching singing fans when one of the players is pushed back by an officer. The player moved the officer away and a small brawl … Read more
play The options for the Glazers if Man United bids fall short (1:42)Rob Dawson explains the likely repercussions for Manchester United if the Glazer family’s valuation isn’t met. (1:42) 10:03 AM ET The revised bids to buy Manchester United will fall short of the Glazer family’s valuation, although there is still hope a buyout can … Read more
play Nunes: Impossible not to fall in love with Wrexham’s story (1:54)Alexis Nunes recaps Wrexham’s FA Cup experience after they were eliminated from the competition by Sheffield United. (1:54) 3:27 PM ET Manchester United and Wrexham have announced they will play a friendly in San Diego this summer. Erik ten Hag’s team will play Wrexham, … Read more
7:00 PM ET The United States men’s national team finishes up this international break with a CONCACAF Nations League contest against El Salvador in Orlando. The U.S. lead Monday night’s guests in Group D with seven points from three matches, giving Anthony Hudson’s team a two-point advantage over El Salvador heading into the match. Don’t … Read more
play How was Diego Cocca’s first game in charge of Mexico? (2:15)The Futbol Americas crew react to Mexico’s 2-0 win over Suriname and debate who should start vs. Jamaica. (2:15) 10:22 PM ET Mexico topped CONCACAF Nations League Group A with a 2-2 draw against Jamaica at a wet and wild Azteca Stadium on Sunday … Read more
play Why Real Madrid vs. Chelsea will be a ‘fascinating’ UCL quarterfinal (1:32)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens preview the Champions League quarterfinal between Real Madrid and Chelsea. (1:32) 6:58 AM ET Chelsea recorded an overall net loss of ?121.3 million ($148.65m) for 2021-22 due to “extraordinary expenses and loss of revenue,” with the club blaming … Read more
play How is Conte’s legacy affected by leaving Spurs? (2:16)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Antonio Conte’s time at Tottenham after the Italian left the club by mutual consent. (2:16) 6:29 PM ET Antonio Conte has left Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent after 16 months in charge, the club announced Sunday. Spurs are fourth in … Read more
play Where does Harry Kane rank among England strikers after breaking goal record? (2:26)Shaka Hislop, Rob Dawson and Craig Burley discuss Harry Kane becoming England’s all-time leading goal scorer. (2:26) 10:43 AM ET Phil Foden will miss Manchester City‘s clash with Liverpool this weekend after withdrawing from England duty following surgery for acute appendicitis, the … Read more
