Graham HunterApr 29, 2025, 05:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. There’s a fair case that Athletic Club would have been in the UEFA Champions League this season, rather than facing Manchester United for a place in the UEFA…
The great Liverpool team of the 1980s shared a motivational quote that was trotted out every time they won a trophy, especially on the rare occasions when they didn’t: “First is first, and second is nowhere.” Mikel Arteta might want to pin it to the wall of the Arsenal changing room to ensure his side…
The RFU would be open to ground sharing the Allianz Stadium Twickenham with Chelsea if the Premier League giants opt to redevelop Stamford Bridge.
Ed DoveApr 29, 2025, 04:16 AM ET Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson scored his first Premier League goal since mid-December as the Blues defeated Everton to fuel their UEFA Champions League…
Apr 29, 2025, 02:54 AM ET Jürgen Klopp has congratulated Liverpool and his successor Arne Slot after they won the Premier League title this season. Slot’s side beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield on Sunday to clinch their 20th top-flight crown with the Dutch manager winning the biggest trophy in English football in his first…
Apr 28, 2025, 07:39 PM ET D.C. United have reportedly begun talks with Paul Pogba, while Chelsea are plotting a double summer raid for Marc Guéhi and Dean Huijsen. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January…
Apr 28, 2025, 04:54 PM ET Leeds United beat Bristol City 4-0 in their penultimate game of the Championship season on Monday, a result that takes the battle for top spot in the table to the final day on May 3. The win put Leeds back atop the Championship — level on points with Burnley…
Apr 28, 2025, 07:41 PM ET The Brazil Football Federation (CBF) expects Carlo Ancelotti to be coach of the national team in time to manage a pair of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers in June, sources have told ESPN Brasil. Although no official agreement is in place between Real Madrid manager Ancelotti and Brazil, discussions in…
Apr 28, 2025, 04:08 PM ET Barcelona are on course for a hat trick of European titles after beating Trabzonspor 4-1 in the UEFA Youth League final on Monday. It was won the day after Barça reached the Women’s Champions League final and two days before the men’s side hosts Inter Milan in the first…
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are feeling the weight of history, but urged his players to “live the moment” as they attempt to reach the Champions League final. The Gunners have never won Europe’s premier club competition and Tuesday’s semifinal, first leg against Paris Saint-Germain is their first appearance at this stage since 2009 – and…