Transfer Talk: Liverpool want Inter’s Barella in revamped midfield

5:00 PM ET The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsChildren’s Online Privacy PolicyInterest-Based … Read more

Spain VAR official files suit in referee scandal

play Why LaLiga can’t take action against Barcelona for alleged refereeing scandal (2:22)Gab Marcotti explains why LaLiga have to leave the investigation to the Spanish authorities. (2:22) 1:42 PM ET Spanish referee Xavier Estrada Fernandez has filed a criminal lawsuit in a Barcelona court against former senior referee Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira for alleged sporting … Read more

El Trafico at Rose Bowl ppd. due to weather

play Who is the most likely candidate for the 2023 MLS MVP? (1:16)Herculez Gomez makes his pick for the 2023 Major League Soccer MVP. (1:16) 3:08 PM ET LA Galaxy‘s Major League Soccer season-opener against crosstown rivals LAFC has been postponed due to a winter storm that has battered the West Coast, the clubs have … Read more

Messi milestone tracker: PSG star nears 700 career club goals, plus ALL his records

7:00 AM ET There isn’t much left for Lionel Messi to win in a truly astounding football career that has already seen the Paris Saint-Germain superstar claim just about every major trophy available to him, including multiple Champions League triumphs with Barcelona and that precious and previously elusive World Cup winner’s medal for Argentina. Indeed, … Read more

France’s Renard says she won’t play in WWC

play ‘Time of reckoning’ for French federation as captain Renard backs out (1:15)Sophie Lawson reacts to the news that Wendie Renard, Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Kadidiatou Diani will not represent France at the Women’s World Cup. (1:15) 12:22 PM ET France captain Wendie Renard said on Friday that she will not play at this year’s Women’s … Read more

Man Utd draw Betis in EL; Arsenal face Sporting

play What can Man Utd & Arsenal expect from their Europa League draws? (1:52)Julien Laurens says English pair Man Utd & Arsenal are big favourites in their Europa League round-of-16 clashes. (1:52) 6:40 AM ET Manchester United were drawn against Real Betis in the Europa League round of 16 on Friday, while Arsenal will take … Read more

Ex-Madrid star Marcelo signs for Fluminense

play Marcelo’s first interview since leaving Real Madrid (7:23)Marcelo reflects on Real Madrid memories and rivalry with Barcelona to Martin Ainstein on “The Bicycle Diaries”. (7:23) 11:21 AM ET Former Real Madrid defender Marcelo has signed a two-year contract with his previous club Fluminense after leaving Greek champions Olympiakos, the Brazilian Serie A side said … Read more

Potter: Chelsea’s problems started in preseason

play Does Graham Potter lack the fear factor of a top manager? (1:44)Mark Ogden and Steve Nicol wonder if Chelsea’s star players respect Graham Potter after their loss vs. Southampton. (1:44) 9:40 AM ET Chelsea boss Graham Potter believes the club’s problems date back to a preseason which the senior players described as the worst … Read more

Sources: Saka close to new Arsenal contract

play Michallik impressed by Arsenal’s spirit in late win over Villa (1:03)Janusz Michallik praises Mikel Arteta’s men for fighting to the end to claim a 4-2 win over Aston Villa. (1:03) 5:59 AM ET Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is close to agreeing terms on a new long-term contract with the club, sources have told ESPN. … Read more