France’s Renard says she won’t play in WWC

play ‘Time of reckoning’ for French federation as captain Renard backs out (1:15)Sophie Lawson reacts to the news that Wendie Renard, Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Kadidiatou Diani will not represent France at the Women’s World Cup. (1:15) 12:22 PM ET France captain Wendie Renard said on Friday that she will not play at this year’s Women’s … Read more

Man Utd draw Betis in EL; Arsenal face Sporting

play What can Man Utd & Arsenal expect from their Europa League draws? (1:52)Julien Laurens says English pair Man Utd & Arsenal are big favourites in their Europa League round-of-16 clashes. (1:52) 6:40 AM ET Manchester United were drawn against Real Betis in the Europa League round of 16 on Friday, while Arsenal will take … Read more

Ex-Madrid star Marcelo signs for Fluminense

play Marcelo’s first interview since leaving Real Madrid (7:23)Marcelo reflects on Real Madrid memories and rivalry with Barcelona to Martin Ainstein on “The Bicycle Diaries”. (7:23) 11:21 AM ET Former Real Madrid defender Marcelo has signed a two-year contract with his previous club Fluminense after leaving Greek champions Olympiakos, the Brazilian Serie A side said … Read more

Potter: Chelsea’s problems started in preseason

play Does Graham Potter lack the fear factor of a top manager? (1:44)Mark Ogden and Steve Nicol wonder if Chelsea’s star players respect Graham Potter after their loss vs. Southampton. (1:44) 9:40 AM ET Chelsea boss Graham Potter believes the club’s problems date back to a preseason which the senior players described as the worst … Read more

Sources: Saka close to new Arsenal contract

play Michallik impressed by Arsenal’s spirit in late win over Villa (1:03)Janusz Michallik praises Mikel Arteta’s men for fighting to the end to claim a 4-2 win over Aston Villa. (1:03) 5:59 AM ET Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is close to agreeing terms on a new long-term contract with the club, sources have told ESPN. … Read more

Klopp calls for change at ‘unstable’ Liverpool

play Klopp likens Liverpool’s loss of confidence to scratching his car (1:27)Jurgen Klopp explains Liverpool’s poor run of form as only Jurgen Klopp can. (1:27) 9:07 AM ET Liverpool must “change things” in order to find stability and consistency in the midst of a trying season, coach Jurgen Klopp said ahead of their Premier League … Read more

Real Madrid’s Kroos: Vinicius not yet near prime

play Simeone praises ‘amazing’ Vinicius Jr. ahead of Madrid derby (0:44)Diego Simeone speaks about Atletico Madrid’s hopes for this year and speaks about Vinicius Jr’s form for Real Madrid. (0:44) 11:49 AM ET Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has said he believes red-hot Vinicius Junior will lead the team’s attack for many years to come. … Read more

Ten Hag warns against Newcastle time-wasting

play How Man United’s confidence under Ten Hag inspired win vs. Barca (2:36)Alejandro Moreno discusses how Manchester United looked more confident than Barcelona in their match at Old Trafford. (2:36) 7:59 AM ET Erik ten Hag has said Manchester United‘s Carabao Cup final opponents Newcastle United are an “annoying team to play against.” United and … Read more

Ten Hag: Utd can beat anyone after ousting Barca

play How Man United’s confidence under Ten Hag inspired win vs. Barca (2:36)Alejandro Moreno discusses how Manchester United looked more confident than Barcelona in their match at Old Trafford. (2:36) 6:41 PM ET Erik ten Hag says Manchester United‘s Europa League victory over Barcelona shows they “can beat anyone.” United added Barcelona to a list … Read more