play Why it’s time for Joao Felix to leave Atletico Madrid (1:18)Alex Kirkland feels it may be best for all parties if Joao Felix is to leave Atletico Madrid. (1:18) 4:44 AM ET With the opening of the January transfer window coming closer, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings … Read more
Sep 23, 2022 The 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar came to a close in the most dramatic way imaginable. Argentina lifted their first trophy since 1986 after beating France on penalties, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe going toe-to-toe in what will almost certainly go down as the best World Cup final in history. … Read more
5:28 PM ET PSG’s Neymar argues with the referee after being sent off in their win over Strasbourg. Getty Images Neymar was sent off in Paris Saint-Germain‘s win over Strasbourg for a second-half dive in the penalty area Wednesday in his first match since the World Cup. PSG went on to win the match 2-1 … Read more
play Can Erling Haaland score 50 goals this season? (1:53)Shaka Hislop and Julien Laurens discuss Erling Haaland’s performance vs. Leeds and whether it’s possible for him to reach 50 goals on the season. (1:53) 6:32 PM ET Erling Haaland said missing out on the World Cup was an “irritation and motivation” that drove him “a … Read more
5:20 PM ET LEEDS, England — Erling Haaland became the first player to score 20 Premier League goals in a season before January by hitting two against his hometown team Leeds on Wednesday as Manchester City won 3-1 at Elland Road. With league leaders Arsenal beating West Ham on Monday, it was crucial that City … Read more
play Why it’s time for Joao Felix to leave Atletico Madrid (1:18)Alex Kirkland feels it may be best for all parties if Joao Felix is to leave Atletico Madrid. (1:18) 6:38 PM ET With the opening of the January transfer window coming closer, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings … Read more
play Hofman: Endrick is a phenomenon (1:37)Gustavo Hofman explains the playing style of Brazilian wonderkid Endrick after sources confirm Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Palmeiras for the 16-year-old striker. (1:37) 1:56 PM ET Not many 16-year-olds were watching the recently concluded World Cup with a realistic hope of being a major player in … Read more
4:55 PM ET Erling Haaland continued his assault on the record books as Manchester City beat Leeds United 3-1 at Elland Road on Wednesday to move into second in the Premier League. A late first-half strike from Rodri and a second-half double from Haaland — his 19th and 20th goals making him the first in … Read more
4:42 AM ET With the World Cup over, all of Europe’s major leagues are gearing up to restart the 2022-23 season. In Spain, LaLiga will be back on Thursday (matches, replays, highlights on ESPN/ESPN+) and, as often is the case, Barcelona and Real Madrid will be battling for the top spot. It’s been six weeks … Read more
Getty Images Paris Saint-Germain announced the extension of Marco Verratti’s contract until 2026 moments before they resumed Ligue 1 duty post-FIFA World Cup at home to RC Strasbourg Alsace on Wednesday. The Italy international has added two additional seasons to his current deal and already passed the 10-year anniversary mark this summer just gone. Verratti, … Read more
