Argentina declares national holiday for WC bash

play Argentina fans go wild for Messi and Di Maria goals (1:42)Argentina’s two first-half goals from Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria sparked huge celebrations amongst Argentina fans. (1:42) 5:24 PM ET Argentina’s national team will celebrate their World Cup triumph on Tuesday in Buenos Aires at the Obelisk, the monument that is the traditional … Read more

Transfer Talk: Bayern Munich eye keeper Sommer to replace Neuer

play Ogden: End of an era for Germany (1:31)ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden looks back at a surprise group stage exit for Germany for the second consecutive World Cup. (1:31) 6:48 PM ET With just a few weeks remaining before the opening of the January transfer window, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. … Read more

Ancelotti staying at Madrid amid Brazil links

play What went wrong for Brazil against Croatia? (1:28)Ale Moreno gives his take on Tite’s approach that sees Brazil crashing out again in a World Cup Quarterfinal. (1:28) 3:12 PM ET Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he plans to stay at the Spanish club until his contract expires in June 2024 amid reports of … Read more

France get heroes’ welcome in Paris after loss

France national team greets fans at the Place de la Concorde in Paris a day after losing the World Cup final against Argentina. Julien Mattia/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images 5:48 PM ET Thousands of fans in central Paris cheered the arrival home of a France team that lost one of the greatest World Cup finals. … Read more

US-led investment fund buys Ligue 1 side Lyon

play Laporta: Super League the only way to compete with state-run clubs (1:11)Barcelona president Joan Laporta voices his support to the creation of a European Super League. (1:11) 1:57 PM ET The US-led investment fund Eagle Football has bought a majority stake in Ligue 1 team Lyon, the club announced on Monday, concluding a months-long … Read more

Pulisic still regrets missed chance in WC exit

play Berhalter: Americans can be proud of their team (1:46)Gregg Berhalter talks to Sam Borden after the USMNT’s World Cup exit at the hands of the Netherlands. (1:46) 11:52 AM ET United States talisman Christian Pulisic has said he is still haunted by the memory of a chance he missed against Netherlands in their World … Read more

Bayern support Coman after WC abuse report

play Laurens: Mbappe plays badly before first penalty but becomes unstoppable after (1:16)Julien Laurens evaluates Kylian Mbappe’s performance for France in their dramatic defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final. (1:16) 2:15 PM ET Bayern Munich sent a message of support to France forward Kingsley Coman after he and midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni were subjected … Read more

Benzema retires from France after WC final loss

play Will Deschamps remain in charge of France after World Cup final loss? (0:46)Frank Leboeuf debates whether Didier Deschamps will remain in charge of France for Euro 2024. (0:46) 9:53 AM ET Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football, just a day after France suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in … Read more

Brazil ranked No. 1 despite Argentina WC win

play Messi and Argentina celebrate World Cup win with open-top bus parade (2:21)The Argentina squad parade through Qatar after beating France in the the World Cup final. (2:21) 8:00 AM ET Argentina will not take over at the top of FIFA’s World Ranking this month — despite defeating France to win the World Cup for … Read more