Arsenal face huge task after defeat to Lyon in Champions League

Arsenal face huge task after defeat to Lyon in Champions League

Apr 19, 2025, 10:24 AM ET Lyon secured a 2-1 win over Arsenal in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal at the Emirates after the Gunners struggled to contain the visitors’ ruthless attack — but it’s all still to play for in the second leg next weekend. The visitors struck early…

Women's Champions League: Aitana Bonmatí talks up Chelsea-Barcelona 'rivalry'

Women’s Champions League: Aitana Bonmatí talks up Chelsea-Barcelona ‘rivalry’

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Apr 19, 2025, 10:14 AM ET Aitana Bonmatí is looking forward to renewing Barcelona’s “healthy rivalry” with Chelsea with the twist of facing former teammates Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh this time. Barça and Chelsea are meeting in the Champions League semifinal for the third consecutive year, with the first leg…

How late bloomer Gyökeres became Europe's hottest striker

Transfer rumors, news: Gyökeres wants Arsenal move over Prem rivals

Apr 19, 2025, 09:00 AM ET Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres has set his sights on a move to Arsenal, while Manchester City lead the race to sign Morgan Gibbs-White. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s…

Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelott won't discuss future amid renewed Brazil links

Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelott won’t discuss future amid renewed Brazil links

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Apr 19, 2025, 07:49 AM ET Carlo Ancelotti has denied there’s any rift behind the scenes at Real Madrid, saying he will discuss his future with the club at the end of the season. Ancelotti’s position has been heavily questioned after Madrid were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabéu…

Nikola Pokrivac, ex-Croatia international, dies in car crash aged 39

Nikola Pokrivac, ex-Croatia international, dies in car crash aged 39

Apr 19, 2025, 06:51 AM ET Nikola Pokrivac win 15 caps with Croatia between 2008 and 2010. SAMUEL KUBANI/AFP via Getty Images Former Croatia midfielder Nikola Pokrivac died in a car crash in Karlovac in central Croatia on Friday, the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) said. He was 39. Local media reported that the collision, which involved…

Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye Forest's Gibbs-White

Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye Forest’s Gibbs-White

Apr 18, 2025, 08:00 PM ET Manchester City lead the race to sign Morgan Gibbs-White, while Juventus weigh up a summer move for Kim Min-Jae. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades TOP STORIES –…

Messi mania: Columbus expects record crowd in move to Cleveland

Messi mania: Columbus expects record crowd in move to Cleveland

Apr 18, 2025, 06:27 PM ET Lionel Messi has played in his share of unique environments as one of the top soccer players in the world. He adds another on Saturday when the Argentine superstar visits the Dawg Pound. Instead of Cleveland Browns fans barking at opponents from the bleachers in the East end zone,…

LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo to step down at end of 2025 season

LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo to step down at end of 2025 season

Jeff CarlisleApr 18, 2025, 03:28 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo will step down from his role at the end of the 2025 season, the MLS club announced Friday. In a statement, the San Diego native indicated that family considerations will…