Ex-Man United director Murtough joins Atalanta
Former Manchester United football director John Murtough has joined Atalanta as director of global development, the Serie A club confirmed on Tuesday.
Rome derby clashes likened to ‘urban warfare’ by city’s mayor
Apr 15, 2025, 12:39 PM ET ROME — The toll from clashes between violent fans and police at the weekend’s Rome derby includes 24 law enforcement officers injured, one arrest and at least 40,000 euros ($45,000) in damaged garbage dumpsters. Officials in the capital were still trying to sum up the damages after fans on…
Lionel Messi at 2026 World Cup? Luis Suárez says he wants to play
Apr 15, 2025, 05:53 AM ET Argentina captain Lionel Messi wants to play at the 2026 World Cup, according to his Inter Miami teammate Luis Suárez. Messi, 37, the Most Valuable Player at the last World Cup, has not announced if he intends to play in next year’s tournament, which will be held in the…
Jude Bellingham: Arsenal 2nd leg ‘a night made for Real Madrid’
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Apr 15, 2025, 11:14 AM ET Jude Bellingham has said Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Arsenal is “a night made for Real Madrid,” backing his team to deliver a comeback “that would go down in history” at the Bernabéu. Madrid are famed for their Champions League comebacks — including…
Real Madrid warn Arsenal ‘anything is possible’ before Champions League clash
Apr 15, 2025, 09:18 AM ET Real Madrid’s website defiantly told fans that “anything is possible” before they attempt to overcome a three-goal deficit to Arsenal in the Champions League. A video showed Madrid’s memorable comebacks in recent years, mentioning the “team of dreams” and the club’s achievements “in this stadium, in this competition.” “Bernabéu,…
Lindsey Heaps: It’s special to see USWNT players in Europe
Lyon midfielder Lindsey Heaps has said it is “special” to see her USWNT teammates Emily Fox and Jenna Nighswonger make the move over to play in Europe before facing her compatriots in the Champions League on Saturday. Heaps will come up against her two United States teammates on Saturday for the first time in continental…
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal enter race for Barcelona’s Koundé
Apr 15, 2025, 09:00 AM ET Arsenal are ready to fight Chelsea to sign Jules Koundé from Barcelona, while Manchester United have made an approach for Bayer Leverkusen forward Patrik Schick. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades |…
Man United’s Andre Onana feeling refreshed after time away – source
André Onana believes that time away from the Manchester United team has done him good, a source close to the goalkeeper has told ESPN, but he doesn’t yet know whether he will be recalled for the crucial Europa League clash against Lyon. Onana was omitted from the trip to Newcastle United on Sunday with head…
Real Madrid’s greatest UEFA Champions League comebacks
Apr 15, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Real Madrid suffered an historic 3-0 hammering last week against Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal in London. Mikel Arteta’s side bossed the game with more possession (53.3%), shots on target (11-3) and passes in the final third (125-80) as Carlo Ancelotti & Co….
Iñigo MartÃnez gives new meaning to ‘remontada’ in Barcelona
Graham HunterApr 15, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. The Spanish word “remontada” is becoming infamous around the world because of the extraordinary against-the-odds fightbacks (the literal translation) that Real Madrid consistently produce in the UEFA Champions…