Spain and Lamine Yamal took top spot from Argentina and Lionel Messi in the FIFA men’s rankings published on Thursday.     Read More  

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland has reached 50 Champions League goals in fewer appearances than anyone ion the history of the competition.     Read More  

Enjoy live updates from Thursday’s Champions League action as Manchester City take on Napoli and Newcastle United hosting Barcelona.     Read More  

Jose Mourinho has returned to Portuguese football as coach of Benfica less than three weeks after being sacked by Fenerbahce.     Read More  

Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas has turned down a big money offer to join PSG ahead of the closing of the transfer window this week, sources have told ESPN.     Read More  

Striker has long been a problem area for the U.S. men’s national team. Now, though, the Americans boast four forwards at the top of their game.     Read More  

Check out all the top picks from our experts as the Champions League league phase kicks off     Read More  

Barca begin their UCL campaign on the road against Newcastle     Read More  

Mo Salah and another helping of late-game magic lifted the Reds over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.     Read More  

Behold, the Chaaaaampiooooons! That sound you hear is our collective joy at the UCL’s return. ESPN experts offer their thoughts on Matchday 1 so far.     Read More