Arteta rejects criticism over touchline behaviour

play How will Arsenal respond after draw vs. Newcastle? (1:13)Shaka Hislop is interested to see how Arsenal bounces back after their draw against Newcastle. (1:13) 12:47 PM ET Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed criticism surrounding his behaviour on the touchline after he clashed with officials and Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe in Tuesday’s goalless … Read more

Madrid falter in title race with loss to Villarreal

play Gerard Moreno slots home penalty goal vs. Real Madrid (0:51)Gerard Moreno slots home penalty goal vs. Real Madrid (0:51) 12:06 PM ET Real Madrid entered Saturday’s clash level on points with LaLiga leaders Barcelona. Eric Alonso/Getty Images Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Villarreal as they missed a chance to put pressure on … Read more

FA to probe anti-gay chants at Man Utd-Everton

9:01 AM ET The FA will investigate alleged anti-gay chants during FA Cup tie between Manchester United and Everton. Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images England’s Football Association (FA) will investigate alleged anti-gay chanting during Everton‘s 3-1 FA Cup third round loss at Manchester United on Friday. Some supporters were heard using anti-gay … Read more

Chelsea announce Fofana signing from Molde

play Leboeuf: The future is not bright for Chelsea (2:10)Frank Leboeuf weighs in on Chelsea’s latest setback, a 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City. (2:10) 9:00 AM ET Chelsea have completed the signing of Molde striker David Datro Fofana on a six-year deal, the club announced on Saturday. Fofana, 20, joins Chelsea for a reported … Read more

France coach Deschamps extends deal until 2026

play Why Laurens wouldn’t have sent France’s Benzema home (1:12)Julien Laurens isn’t convinced that Didier Deschamps made the right call in sending Karim Benzema back home. (1:12) 6:22 AM ET France head coach Didier Deschamps has extended his contract until June 2026, the French football federation (FFF) said in a statement on Saturday. “The French … Read more

Xavi: Barca can send message in Atletico clash

play Barcelona survive huge scare in Copa del Rey (2:00)Barcelona need extra time to see off third-tier Spanish team CF Intercity in the Copa del Rey. (2:00) 9:18 AM ET Xavi Hernandez has said his Barcelona side can send a message to the rest of LaLiga by beating Atletico Madrid (stream live on ESPN+ at … Read more

Atlanta transfers Franco, loans Moreno to Brazil

6:52 PM ET Atlanta United has loaned midfielder Marcelino Moreno and transferred defender Alan Franco to clubs in Brazil‘s top league. The MLS club announced Friday that Moreno is being loaned to Coritiba of Brazil’s Serie A for the 2023 season, which is set to begin in mid-April. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more … Read more