Danilo signs with Forest from Brazil’s Palmeiras

6:40 PM ET Brazilian midfielder Danilo signed a deal with Nottingham Forest on Monday. Getty Images Nottingham Forest signed Brazilian midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras on a contract until 2029, the Premier League side said on Monday. The 21-year-old made 141 appearances in all competitions with Palmeiras, winning two Copa Libertadores and the domestic league and … Read more

NZ tour ‘really important’ for USWNT’s WC prep

play Foudy: USWNT’s World Cup draw very favourable (1:24)Julie Foudy reacts to the USWNT’s group opponents for the 2023 World Cup. (1:24) 6:55 PM ET The United States women are beginning the run-in to this summer’s World Cup with a pair of friendlies against New Zealand — one of the host countries along with Australia … Read more

Arsenal take big step towards Premier League title, Barcelona’s statement win over Real Madrid, more

1:11 PM ET It’s back! The first Marcotti Musings of 2023 is here, and the European soccer weekend offered up plenty to talk about, from Arsenal, Barcelona and Man United getting memorable, morale-boosting wins over their rivals Tottenham, Real Madrid and Man City respectively to more pain at Liverpool. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, … Read more

Chicago Fire’s Duran set to join Villa for $18m

8:30 AM ET Jhon Duran will join Aston Villa subject to agreeing personal terms, passing a medical and securing a work permit. Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Aston Villa has agreed terms with the Chicago Fire on the acquisition of Colombia international forward Jhon Duran, the Premier League side announced on Monday. A source with direct … Read more

Klopp: L’pool slump is my concern, not transfers

play Was Liverpool’s loss to Brighton their worst performance under Klopp? (1:20)Steve Nicol struggles to remember a worse Liverpool performance since Jurgen Klopp took over in 2015. (1:20) 10:09 AM ET Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said he is more concerned about taking responsibility for his team’s recent slump in form rather than signing players. … Read more

Using data to predict how the Bundesliga season will unfold

10:29 AM ET Do Dortmund have it in them to close the gap to the rest of the Bundesliga’s chasing pack? Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images After a quiet two-month break, the Bundesliga finally gets back to business starting with RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich on Friday (2:30 p.m. ET, stream live on ESPN+). … Read more

Varane on United title bid: ‘Everything is possible’

play Burley: Man United are in the title race after win vs. Man City (1:16)Craig Burley believes Man United are in the Premier League title race after their 2-1 win over Man City. (1:16) 7:41 AM ET Raphael Varane said “everything is possible” for Manchester United this season after their derby victory over Manchester City. … Read more

Barcelona secure Xavi’s first trophy as manager: Weekend review

12:32 AM ET Another weekend of European football is in the books and, once again, there is drama everywhere you look. Barcelona have lifted the Spanish Supercopa, humiliating Real Madrid in the process, while Arsenal, Manchester United and Napoli all secured statement wins. ESPN correspondents Julien Laurens, James Tyler, Rob Dawson, Alex Kirkland and Sam … Read more