6:00 AM ET Brazil never lost a match with Garrincha and Pel?. Alongside Dorval, Meng?lvio, Coutinho and Pepe, “O Rei” built one of the most famousand powerful attacks in football history. “With Garrincha and Pele, Brazil begins this Tuesday, July 12, 1966, its run in search of a third World Cup.” That’s how Brazil’s papers … Read more
Getty Images The consecrated ground of Vila Belmiro Stadium on the center circle of the pitch is where the wake for Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known to most as Pel?, the eternal king of the footballing world, will take place. In a wish granted by his family and those close to him, the two-day vigil … Read more
play Laurens: Chelsea should be targeting attackers over Badiashile (1:26)Julien Laurens gives his thoughts on Chelsea’s reported interest in Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile. (1:26) 6:00 AM ET Premier League side Chelsea have scored fewer goals (19) than Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (20) so far this season. It’s a damning statistic for the eighth-placed Blues … Read more
2:36 PM ET Marc Overmars won the Premier League and FA Cup double with Arsenal in 1997-98. ANP Sport via Getty Images Former Netherlands international Marc Overmars was admitted to hospital after suffering a “mild stroke,” Belgian club Royal Antwerp said on Friday. The 49-year-old has served as director of football at top-flight Antwerp since … Read more
Getty Images Santos FC lost its legend, Brazil lost its national treasure and the world of soccer lost its king – and its greatest player ever – on Thursday. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pel?, died at the age of 82 after complications stemming from a lengthy battle with colon cancer. The reverberations … Read more
play What options does Joao Felix have in the January transfer window? (1:20)Julien Laurens explains the potential transfer options that could see Joao Felix leave Atletico Madrid. (1:20) 1:47 PM ET If this was the last time Joao Felix walked off the pitch at the Metropolitano, at least he did so a starter, a goal … Read more
Getty Images La Liga leaders Barcelona will have Robert Lewandowski available for Saturday’s clash with local rivals RCD Espanyol after his three match suspension was at least temporarily lifted. The Poland international saw red against Osasuna before the FIFA World Cup break and was due to miss this one but Barca’s appeal means that Xavi … Read more
Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a contract with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, sources close to the club have told CBS Sports. In a move that will effectively signal the end of his top level playing career but will ensure he is extremely well remunerated as his retirement approached, Ronaldo put pen to paper … Read more
8:50 AM ET Russian clubs and national teams have been suspended from competitive football since February. FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images The Russian Football Union (RFU) has created a working group to assess the feasibility of resigning its UEFA membership and joining the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), sources have told ESPN, after delaying a decision … Read more
play Aaronson opens about his whirlwind start at Leeds (0:57)USMNT star Brenden Aaronson speaks about adapting to the Premier League with Leeds United. (0:57) 10:52 AM ET Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch has said the lack of a US-style salary cap in the Premier League makes the English top-flight harder as not every team “has … Read more
