Record $1.57bn spent on transfers in Jan – FIFA

play Fernandez to Chelsea fans: Let’s win everything (1:15)New Chelsea signing Enzo Fernandez gives his first interview since joining the club in a record-breaking deal from Benfica. (1:15) 6:47 AM ET Football clubs spent a record $1.57 billion (?1.27bn) on transfers in the January transfer window, the sport’s world governing body FIFA said on Thursday, … Read more

Vinicius: Racist abuse must be punished in Spain

play Why addressing racism in Spanish football remains ‘unfulfilled’ (3:24)Shaka Hislop and Alejandro Moreno react to Vinicius Jr. facing a racist incident before Real Madrid took on Atletico Madrid. (3:24) 7:14 AM ET Real Madrid‘s forward Vinicius Junior has said the only way to fight racism is by punishing those who are reponsible. Vinicius urged … Read more

Barca, LaLiga in constant tug-of-war – Laporta

play How Barcelona is finding ways to win (1:23)Alejandro Moreno discusses how Barcelona are pulling out wins, even if they aren’t playing very well. (1:23) 9:16 AM ET Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said the club are in a constant tug-of-war with LaLiga over financial limits imposed upon them. Laporta accused LaLiga of changing their … Read more

Prem players to take a knee for next 2 weeks

8:47 AM ET Premier League captains voted before the season to limit taking the knee to significant moments. Photo by Mark Leech/Offside/Offside via Getty Images Premier League players will take the knee before their matches for the next two weekends as part of the “No Room for Racism” campaign, it was announced on Thursday. Club … Read more

ESL confirm new plans, eyes 80-club tournament

5:39 AM ET Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are the only sides still vying for the formation of the European Super League. Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images A future European Super League (ESL) could include as many as 80 teams, Bernd Reichart, the chief executive of A22 Sports Management, a company formed to sponsor and assist … Read more

NWSL announce ’23 games, new Challenge Cup

4:33 AM ET Portland Thorns clinched the 2022 NWSL title with a 2-0 win over Kansas City Current in October last year. AP Photo/Nick Wass The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced that the 2023 campaign will begin on March 25 with the new format for this year’s UKG NWSL Challenge Cup set to start … Read more

Transfer Talk: Busquets, Alba to leave Barca in LaLiga-enforced fire sale

4:00 PM ET The January transfer window might have closed around Europe, but there’s plenty of gossip swirling around as clubs prepare to make moves in the summer. 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 … Read more

Sources: Cocca eyed as top pick for Mexico job

7:15 PM ET Tigres head coach Diego Cocca is now leading the race to become the next manager of Mexico men’s national team, sources told ESPN Mexico. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) have already had conversations with Tigres about hiring the Argentinian coach, who would leave for free if the national team hire him, despite … Read more

Man United battle back vs. Leeds but still drop points in title race

5:51 PM ET MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Leeds United in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Wednesday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Wilfried Gnonto opened the scoring for Leeds after just 55 seconds before a Raphael Varane own-goal doubled their … Read more