Messi hails ‘incredible’ Mbappe WC final hat trick

play What can MLS do to entice Messi to the league? (2:11)Herculez Gomez remembers what MLS did to attract David Beckham, as talk of a Lionel Messi move continues. (2:11) 5:39 AM ET Lionel Messi praised Kylian Mbappe for scoring a hat trick in the World Cup final and said it was amazing that his … Read more

Manager sacked for downplaying sexual assault

11:51 AM ET Abdel Bouhazama leaves Angers with the club bottom of the Ligue 1 table. Photo by SYLVAIN THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images Abdel Bouhazama has left Angers after a series of poor results and a row triggered by inappropriate comments made by the head coach, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday. Bouhazama appeared … Read more

Bellingham: Chelsea penalty retake in UCL ‘a joke’

play Leboeuf: Kai Havertz impressive on Chelsea’s penalty retake (1:21)Frank Leboeuf explains why Kai Havertz’s composure impressed him vs. Borussia Dortmund. (edited) (1:21) 7:04 PM ET Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham called Chelsea‘s retaken penalty, which knocked his team out of the Champions League on Tuesday, a “joke.” The round-of-16 second leg at Stamford Bridge … Read more

Chelsea’s under-pressure Potter: ‘I’m still here’

7:44 PM ET Chelsea boss Graham Potter looked like the most relieved man in London as he punched the air and blew kisses into the crowd after his struggling side’s 2-1 aggregate win over Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday. Chelsea fans, many of whom had booed Potter … Read more

UEFA Champions League: Betting tips for second leg of round of 16

Will Paris Saint-Germain stumble in the second leg without the services of an injured Neymar? Glenn Gervot/Icon Sportswire 10:00 AM ET The UEFA Champions League round of 16 continues with the second legs of four matchups taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The remaining four matchups will finish up next week, after … Read more

Transfer Talk: Madrid’s Asensio linked with shock move to Barca

5:00 PM ET The transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. 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 PolicyInterest-Based AdsAbout … Read more

Move over Arsenal and Man City! The surprise team with Premier League’s longest unbeaten run right now

7:30 AM ET Brentford’s win over Fulham extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 12 games, more than any other team in the division. Marc Atkins/Getty Images They probably wouldn’t be many people’s first guess, but Brentford are the top form side in the entire Premier League after extending their impressive unbeaten streak … Read more