Xavi confirms Barca talks with teen star Endrick

9:11 AM ET Endrick, 16, has attracted the attention of a host of top clubs around Europe. Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez told ESPN he has held talks with highly-rated Brazilian teenager Endrick and his representatives. Palmeiras teenager Endrick, 16, is subject to interest from a host of Europe’s top clubs, with sources … Read more

Spain star Gavi can ‘define an era’ – Luis Enrique

play Gomez: It could be a very painful tournament for Costa Rica (1:35)Herculez Gomez predicts a tough ride for Costa Rica at the World Cup after their opening 7-0 defeat by Spain. (1:35) 9:22 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Luis Enrique has said Spain midfielder Gavi can “define an era” ahead of their World Cup … Read more

Germany face ‘final,’ out to avoid WC exit – Flick

play Will Germany be knocked out of the World Cup again? (2:00)Julien Laurens and Nedum Onuoha react to Germany’s shock defeat to Japan and ask whether they could face another early exit from this World Cup. (2:00) 10:12 AM ET Germany go into their second World Cup Group E game against Spain on Sunday knowing … Read more

Lewy nets 1st WC goal as Poland beat S. Arabia

play What the World Cup fan village in Qatar looks like (1:56)Mark Ogden has a look around Ras Abu Fontas fan village 10 miles south of downtown Doha. (1:56) 10:12 AM ET Poland bolstered their chances on Saturday of reaching the World Cup’s last 16 for the first time since 1986 after goals from Piotr … Read more

Brazil left sweating amid Neymar injury scare

play Why Neymar’s injury could be a ‘disaster’ for Brazil (2:09)Julien Laurens reacts to Brazil star Neymar coming off injured in his team’s 2-0 win over Serbia in the FIFA World Cup. (2:09) 10:09 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Brazil could be without Neymar for the remainder of the World Cup group stage after he … Read more

Fire starts near ground to host Argentina-Mexico

play Is Saudi Arabia’s win vs. Argentina the biggest World Cup shock? (2:17)Gab Marcotti reacts to Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 win over Argentina and Lionel Messi at the World Cup. (2:17) 7:31 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Qatari authorities said a fire broke out Saturday at an under-construction building in a newly built city where a … Read more

Sources: Man Utd eye Gakpo, Leao deals in Jan

play Leboeuf: Cody Gakpo has a bright future (0:14)Frank Leboeuf thinks Dutch winger Cody Gakpo’s World Cup performance shows his star potential after goal against Ecuador. (0:14) 5:40 AM ET Erik ten Hag has asked Manchester United to explore the possibility of making a January signing to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with the club looking at … Read more