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 DomÃnguez to expand the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition of the international tournament. DomÃnguez 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…
Apr 14, 2025, 01:47 AM ET It’s Monday, and another week of NWSL action is in the books, 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 4 to come up with this week’s order of all 14 teams in…
Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán turned his back on Sergio Ramos as the Monterrey defender was preparing to take a penalty. Did his gambit pay off? Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images Sergio Ramos may have moved to Liga MX side Monterrey, but the notorious former Real Madrid and Spain defender is still getting involved in all sorts of…
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has hinted it will be a “big summer” for the club as they look to build on a hugely successful debut season under head coach Arne Slot. Van Dijk scored a late winner for Liverpool against West Ham United on Sunday to move them 13 points clear of second-place Arsenal…