Transfer Talk: Busquets, Alba to leave Barca in LaLiga-enforced fire sale

4:00 PM ET The January transfer window might have closed around Europe, but there’s plenty of gossip swirling around as clubs prepare to make moves in the summer. 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 … Read more

Sources: Cocca eyed as top pick for Mexico job

7:15 PM ET Tigres head coach Diego Cocca is now leading the race to become the next manager of Mexico men’s national team, sources told ESPN Mexico. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) have already had conversations with Tigres about hiring the Argentinian coach, who would leave for free if the national team hire him, despite … Read more

Man United battle back vs. Leeds but still drop points in title race

5:51 PM ET MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Leeds United in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Wednesday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Wilfried Gnonto opened the scoring for Leeds after just 55 seconds before a Raphael Varane own-goal doubled their … Read more

PSG knocked out of French Cup by Marseille

5:27 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain‘s miserable start to the year continued when they were knocked out of the French Cup last 16 by bitter rivals Marseille on Wednesday. Marseille, who had only beaten PSG twice since the capital side were taken over by Qatar Sport Investment (QSI) in 2011, reached the quarterfinals thanks to an … Read more

Zaniolo signs with Galatasaray after Roma row

4:42 PM ET AS Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo has completed a move to Turkish side Galatasaray, the Serie A club said on Wednesday. Zaniolo has signed a 4-1/2-year deal, and Galatasaray would pay Roma a transfer fee of 16.5 million euros ($17.70 million) and a further 13 million euros in add-ons, according to multiple reports … Read more

Alex Morgan: ‘Bizarre’ for Saudi to sponsor WWC

play Why Catarina Macario is crucial for the USWNT’s World Cup success (1:02)Herculez Gomez identifies Catarina Macario as an important piece for the USWNT’s success at the World Cup. (1:02) 6:54 PM ET U.S. women’s national team forward Alex Morgan spoke out against FIFA possibly bringing on Visit Saudi — the official tourism authority for … Read more

Ten Hag: Slow starts vs. Leeds ‘unacceptable’

play Burley calls Man United’s draw a ‘missed opportunity’ (1:10)Craig Burley talks about Manchester United’s draw against Leeds and believes that Wout Weghorst is better served coming off the bench. (1:10) 7:08 PM ET Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said his players were “not ready” to start either half during their 2-2 draw with … Read more

Real Madrid ease past Al Ahly to reach CWC final

4:11 PM ET Vinicius Junior reacts after scoring Real Madrid’s opening goal against Al Ahly. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images Real Madrid reached the Club World Cup final after goals from Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas secured a 4-1 win over Egypt’s Al Ahly in Morocco on Wednesday. Playing without several key starters, Real … Read more

Man Utd fight back to draw 2-2 with Leeds

5:01 PM ET Manchester United fought back from 2-0 down to rescue a point against manager-less Leeds United after a thrilling 2-2 draw at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Wednesday. Leeds, under the charge of assistant coach Chris Armas following the dismissal of Jesse Marsch, struck after just 55 seconds through Wilfried Gnonto … Read more

Atlanta sign Greece striker Giakoumakis from Celtic

2:19 PM ET Giorgos Giakoumakis joins Atlanta United after less than two seasons at Celtic. Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images Atlanta United has completed the signing of Greece striker Giorgos Giakoumakis from Scottish champions Celtic, the clubs announced Wednesday. The 28-year-old will cost Atlanta a reported fee of around $5.2 million and will be … Read more