Report: Dani Alves accused of sexual assault

12:14 PM ET Dani Alves has returned to Mexico, where he plays for Pumas. Kenta Harada/Getty Images Brazil international Dani Alves was formally accused of sexual assault at a nightclub in Barcelona last week, a Catalan police source confirmed to the news agency EFE. A spokesman for the local police in Barcelona told ESPN a … Read more

Pel? finally comes home, after a lifetime of belonging to the world

12:26 PM ET In Santos, hundreds of thousands gathered to say goodbye to the legendary Pel?. Mario Tama/Getty Images SANTOS, Brazil — At 3:57 Monday morning, the Vila Belmiro neighborhood of Santos began to glow. A swooping helicopter shined its spotlight from a black sky. Firecrackers exploded in neon reds and blistering whites. Lamps in … Read more

What does Beth England’s record WSL deal mean for Tottenham, and for the women’s game as a whole?

play Why Beth England’s WSL record transfer makes sense for everyone (1:44)Sophie Lawson explains that Spurs, Chelsea, England and the player all benefit from the WSL record transfer. (1:44) 1:41 PM ET Starved for playing time at Chelsea over the last couple of seasons, forward Bethany England has finally moved on to pastures greener — … Read more

De Gea: Man Utd deal talks will end in ‘good way’

play Ten Hag: Belief is growing at Man United (0:51)Erik ten Hag reflects on the progression of his Man United side after their 3-0 win over Bournemouth. (0:51) 8:00 AM ET Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has said he is confident his contract stand-off with the club will end “in a good way.” De … Read more

Sources: Chelsea, Benfica in Fernandez deadlock

play Why Enzo Fernandez would be a ‘game-changer’ for Chelsea (1:26)Julien Laurens and Stewart Robson discuss reports linking Chelsea with a move for Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez. (1:26) 8:06 AM ET Chelsea and Benfica remain locked in talks over what could turn into a British record transfer fee for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, sources have told … Read more

PSG staff give Messi guard of honour on return

play Messi given guard of honour on return to PSG training (0:33)Lionel Messi was given a guard of honour by his PSG teammates on his return to training after winning the World Cup with Argentina. (0:33) 9:26 AM ET Lionel Messi was given a guard of honour as he returned to Paris Saint-Germain training on … Read more

Ronaldo at Al Nassr unveiling: I had many offers

play Ronaldo claims he had other offers apart from Saudi Arabia (1:18)Cristiano Ronaldo talks about what his new challenge and next chapter in Saudi Arabia and how he had offers from other clubs. (1:18) 12:19 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo was officially presented by Al Nassr as the Saudi Arabian club’s superstar new signing on Tuesday, … Read more

England to Spurs breaks inter-WSL transfer record

7:10 AM ET Beth England’s move to Tottenham has broken the record fee for a transfer between two WSL clubs. Harriet Lander – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur have smashed the transfer record between two Women’s Super League (WSL) clubs over the acquisition of Beth England from Chelsea. England, 28, has joined … Read more