Sources: Prem clubs want Barca’s Christensen

play Ancelotti: Real Madrid sad and hurt after El Clasico loss (0:43)Carlo Ancelotti reflects on Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss against Barcelona in LaLiga. (0:43) 6:19 AM ET Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen is drawing interest from several Premier League teams, sources at the Catalan club have told ESPN. Christensen, 26, is enjoying a fine debut campaign … Read more

France confirm Renard as new women’s coach

play Why Renard appointment is what France need (1:16)Sophie Lawson explains why Herve Renard’s appointment as the head coach of France before the Women’s World Cup is what the players need after Corinne Diacre’s dismissal. (1:16) 1:22 PM ET Herve Renard has been named France women‘s coach until 2024 and will lead the team at … Read more

Argentina bids to host FIFA U20 World Cup

1:44 PM ET FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on during a meeting ahead of the opening of the 76th CONMEBOL Ordinary Congress on Thursday. Christian Alvarenga/Getty Images Argentina has submitted a formal bid to host this year’s Under-20 World Cup in place of Indonesia, which was stripped of its rights to stage the tournament, FIFA … Read more

PL owners can be DQ’d for human rights abuses

11:13 AM ET Owners and directors of English Premier League clubs can be disqualified for human rights abuses, the organisation said Thursday. The league announced changes to its owners’ and directors’ test (OADT), which include new rules that will give it power to remove leading officials who contravene them. As well as human rights abusers, … Read more

Spurs seeking urgent answers over Paratici ban

play Son feels ‘responsible’ for Conte’s Tottenham exit (0:59)Spurs forward Son Heung-Min says he could have “helped the club more” and was sorry to see Antonio Conte leave. (0:59) 3:28 PM ET Tottenham have said they are “urgently seeking further clarification” from FIFA after their managing director of football Fabio Paratici had his ban extended … Read more

Arsenal overturn Bayern deficit to reach UWCL semis

Arsenal players celebrate after scoring a goal against Bayern Munich in the Women’s Champions League. Getty Images 5:05 PM ET Arsenal beat Bayern Munich 2-0 in front of a record crowd of 21,307 at the Emirates on Wednesday to reach to the semifinals of the Women’s Champions League. First-half goals from Frida Maanum and Stina … Read more

Who are the 39 best male soccer players age 21 or under?

7:00 AM ET The world’s best male players are getting younger, but is it finally time to crown successors to the legendary Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? For the fifth straight year (read 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 here), ESPN brings you our list of the game’s next top young stars aged 21 or under. … Read more