WPSL Pro launching as second-tier women’s league

Apr 16, 2025, 08:00 AM ET The United States will soon have a second-division women’s professional league for the first time. WPSL Pro plans to launch late next year as a second-tier league, the organization announced on Wednesday. The league’s original intent was to launch in the third division, but league and club investors saw…

Transfer rumors, news: Wirtz prefers Real Madrid over Man City

Transfer rumors, news: Wirtz prefers Real Madrid over Man City

Apr 16, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has set out his priorities for a summer transfer and would join Real Madrid over Manchester City, while Manchester United are keen on RB Leipzig and Netherlands international attacking midfielder Xavi Simons. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around…

Harry Kane: Penalty technique inspired by Neymar, Mario Balotelli

Harry Kane: Penalty technique inspired by Neymar, Mario Balotelli

Apr 16, 2025, 05:25 AM ET Harry Kane has said he adapted his penalty-taking technique after watching Brazilian forward Neymar and other high-profile spot-kick specialists. The England captain said he used to go for power and precision but now tries to spot an early move from the goalkeeper before taking a penalty. “There’s quite a…

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi targeted by Carlos Tevez for farewell game

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi targeted by Carlos Tevez for farewell game

Apr 16, 2025, 04:58 AM ET Carlos Tevez wants former teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to take part in his farewell game in Buenos Aires. While a date has not been set, Tevez, who retired from football in 2022 after a successful career in the Premier League and Serie A, has begun to plan…

Barça should've cruised by BVB, instead they nearly crumbled

Barça should’ve cruised by BVB, instead they nearly crumbled

DORTMUND, Germany — There was almost a reluctance from Barcelona’s players to go and celebrate with their supporters on Tuesday after reaching a first UEFA Champions League semifinal since 2019. The satisfaction of moving into the final four was contrasted with what had been a humbling 3-1 defeat against Borussia Dortmund, with the competition’s new…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eyeing move for Simons

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eyeing move for Simons

Apr 15, 2025, 07:00 PM ET Manchester United are keen on RB Leipzig and Netherlands international attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, while Barcelona want to make Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah their first signing of the summer. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals…

Flick has to remind dejected Barcelona: We're in UCL semis

Flick has to remind dejected Barcelona: We’re in UCL semis

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Apr 15, 2025, 07:22 PM ET DORTMUND, Germany — Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he had to remind his disappointed players they had reached the Champions League semifinal after Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund. Serhou Guirassy’s hat trick snapped Barça’s 24-match unbeaten streak since the start of 2025 at a…

Paris Saint-Germain 'best squad in world,' Luis Enrique says

Paris Saint-Germain ‘best squad in world,’ Luis Enrique says

Apr 15, 2025, 06:48 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed his squad as the best in the world on Tuesday after they reached the Champions League semifinals with a 5-4 aggregate win over Aston Villa. The French side, who have never won Europe’s elite club competition, will face either Arsenal or Real Madrid…