Legendary commentator Motson dies aged 77

play Paying tribute to legendary commentator John Motson (0:51)Julien Laurens and Nedum Onuoha remember John Motson, the voice of football in the UK, after his death aged 77. (0:51) 5:24 AM ET John Motson, the BBC football commentator who was one of the most well-known voices in British sport for 50 years, has died. He … Read more

LaLiga investigating match-fixing in Copa del Rey

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) 8:44 AM ET LaLiga have confirmed that an investigation is underway regarding a possible case of match-fixing during last season’s Copa del Rey. The fixture in question is … Read more

Spain great Ramos retires from international duty

12:48 PM ET Sergio Ramos has announced his reluctant retirement from international football after being told he is not part of new Spain coach Luis de la Fuente’s plans. Ramos, 36, revealed that De la Fuente phoned him on Thursday and said he would not be selected regardless of his form with his club side … Read more

USWNT to face Ireland in pre-World Cup friendlies

play Vlatko Andonovski: I’m glad Mallory Swanson took the direction she did after roster cut (1:08)USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski speaks about Mallory Swanson’s resurgence after Olympics snub. (1:08) 11:40 AM ET The U.S. women’s national team will take on the Republic of Ireland in a pair of April friendlies that will be the final games … Read more

Garber: San Diego, Las Vegas MLS top options

play Is Luca de la Torre right to call MLS a different sport? (1:19)Futbol Americas discusses if Luca de la Torre was warranted to call MLS a different sport than the games played in Europe. (1:19) 1:45 PM ET With opening day approaching Saturday, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber expressed hopes of picking a … Read more

Pep unhappy City ‘heads were down’ after draw

play Leboeuf wants officials to ‘wake up’ after missed penalty for Man City (1:26)Frank Leboeuf blasts officials for missing a penalty against RB Leipzig in the latter stages of their Champions League match vs. Manchester City. (1:26) 6:29 PM ET Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he gathered his players on the pitch at the … Read more

FMF president De Luisa won’t run for re-election

8:10 PM ET Mexican Football Federation president Yon de Luisa won’t seek re-election for his position, the FMF announced on Wednesday. De Luisa, who was hired in 2018, will serve out his term through May at which point Liga MX club owners will meet to elect a new president. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, … Read more

U.S. women beat Brazil to clinch SheBelieves Cup

U.S. players celebrate after scoring a goal against Brazil in the SheBelieves Cup. Getty Images 9:15 PM ET Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson scored, and the United States defeated Brazil 2-1 on Wednesday night to win the SheBelieves Cup for the fourth straight year. Japan, which defeated Canada 3-0 in the earlier match at Toyota … Read more

Spurs player banned for tricking ref to give red

play Man United’s Mary Earps gives goalkeeping masterclass (2:41)Manchester United and England goalkeeper Mary Earps gives ESPN FC’s Ralph Karumazondo a masterclass in the art of goalkeeping. (2:41) 11:58 AM ET Tottenham midfielder Eveliina Summanen has been handed a two-match ban for “successful deception of a match official” after her role in Ella Toone’s sending … Read more