Napoli cruised to a 3-0 win over relegation-threatened Empoli on Monday with Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku leading the charge as the hosts kept pace with Serie A leaders Inter Milan. Second-placed Napoli were feeling the pressure after Inter’s 3-1 home win against Cagliari on Saturday but, with six rounds remaining, they trail the Milan…
Apr 14, 2025, 02:26 PM ET Real Madrid legend Marcelo has said the club cannot be written off as they look to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Arsenal in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg on Wednesday. A pair of stunning free kicks helped Arsenal stun Madrid at the Emirates last week, leaving Carlo Ancelotti’s…
Apr 14, 2025, 02:25 PM ET Aston Villa manager Unai Emery suggested there isn’t time to unleash Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins as a strike partnership against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday. Villa needs to overturn a 3-1 deficit from the first leg when the teams meet at Villa Park, but…
Apr 14, 2025, 02:03 PM ET Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham may have the Hollywood spotlight, but Welsh rivals Swansea City are stealing some star power of their own with Real Madrid maestro Luka Modric poised to make his first move into club ownership with a minority stake. The 39-year-old Croatia midfielder, whose contract at the Spanish…
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Apr 14, 2025, 01:20 PM ET Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny said on Monday he will accept being dropped for Marc-André ter Stegen if that is what coach Hansi Flick decides when the Germany international returns to full fitness. Szczesny, 34, came out of retirement to sign for Barça last October when…
Apr 14, 2025, 01:00 PM ET Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has thanked fans for their “warm wishes” after the club announced on Monday that he is suffering from pneumonia. Howe, who was admitted to hospital last week, missed Newcastle’s 4-1 win over Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. “Newcastle United can announce…
Apr 14, 2025, 11:30 AM ET Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has joined other confederations in opposing the proposal of CONMEBOL leader Alejandro Domínguez to expand the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition of the international tournament. Domínguez introduced the official proposal to broaden the competition during an online meeting of FIFA’s ruling…
Apr 14, 2025, 10:41 AM ET Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has insisted the Premier League side have “massive belief” they can upset Paris Saint-Germain and advance to the Champions League semifinals at Villa Park on Tuesday. Villa took the lead in the quarterfinal first leg through Rogers but PSG hit back through Désiré Doué,…
Apr 14, 2025, 10:31 AM ET The 2025 MLS season is now firmly underway, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings. Who’s climbing the table? Who’s in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 8 to come up with this week’s order of all 30 teams in the league. Let’s dive…
Another European soccer weekend is in the books, and we have lots to talk about. Real Madrid gritted out a win ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, second leg, vs. Arsenal, though Kylian Mbappé‘s reckless challenge (and deserved red card) shows that all is not well with Los Blancos. In the Premier League, Manchester…