Ángel Di María has repeated his claim that Louis van Gaal is the worst manager he has played under during his storied career.     Read More  

Former Orlando Pride general manager Erik Ustruck is leading the Houston Dash’s player transactions in a consultant role as the NWSL team enters the free-agency period without a full-time general manager, multiple sources told ESPN.     Read More  

The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America with an ambitious plan, expanding the field by 50% and spreading the football spectacle over 16 cities in three countries with multiple climates and elevations.     Read More  

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has branded criticism of Marcus Rashford’s early season form as “stupid.”     Read More  

Southampton have completed the signing of Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a four-year contract, the newly promoted Premier League side announced on Friday.     Read More  

Al Ahli have agreed a £40 million ($53m) deal to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford, sources have told ESPN.     Read More  

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has told ESPN the Premier League club are “on the right track” under new coach Arne Slot.     Read More  

Barcelona have completed the signing of United States youth international Pedro Soma from Catalan team Cornellá.     Read More  

Fomer Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp is used to being at the center of attention. On Thursday he was more than happy to be on the sidelines, cheering for his longtime friend Wojtek Czyz as he competed in badminton at the Paris Paralympics.     Read More  

Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, sources have told ESPN.     Read More