China FA bans 43 after corruption investigation
China’s Football Association has banned 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing and other forms of corruption in the…
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Depay joins Corinthians after end of Atlético deal
Memphis Depay has signed a two-year contract with Corinthians after leaving Atlético Madrid as a free agent in July, the…
Scaloni hoping for Messi’s Argentina return in Oct.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has said he is hopeful he will have Lionel Messi available for the World Cup qualifiers…
Ronaldo: Mbappé can win Ballon d’Or at Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo has backed Kylian Mbappé to succeed at Real Madrid and tipped the France international to win a Ballon…
Prem panel backs ref over Rice red card
The Premier League’s Independent Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel has unanimously supported referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision to send off Declan…
NWSL GM survey: League execs on rule-breaking, abolishing draft, USWNT players, and more
The National Women’s Soccer League is growing faster than ever, but it’s also at an inflection point. The league and…
NWSL GMs say player reforms ‘gone too far’
Two years after allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse rocked the NWSL, some league general managers are now voicing concerns…
Rodrygo: Brazil need Neymar to win ’26 World Cup
Real Madrid star Rodrygo has said that Brazil need Neymar if they are to chase a record sixth World Cup…
Kerr won’t rush ACL recovery, eyes longevity
Chelsea forward Sam Kerr said she will not jeopardise her future in the game by rushing her recovery from a…
Kane: I’m at peak, aiming for Ronaldo longevity
Harry Kane has said he believes he is at his “physical and mental peak” and reiterated his desire to emulate…
Ben Yedder charged with sexual assault in France
French soccer player Wissam Ben Yedder was taken into custody over the weekend and will stand trial on charges of…
De Bruyne blasts Belgium after loss: Do your job
Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne launched an angry tirade against his teammates after his side were beaten 2-0 away to…
Source: Antony prefers United stay to Fenerbahce
Antony is determined to stay at Manchester United despite interest from Fenerbahce, a source told ESPN. Turkish clubs can sign…
Ødegaard sprains ankle in Norway win, set for MRI
Norway captain Martin Ødegaard injured an ankle on Monday ahead of a key series of games for his club Arsenal.…
Transfer Talk: Man Utd ready to meet Eze’s £68m release clause
The transfer deadline may have passed across Europe’s top five leagues but there is still business to be done this…
Keep or Dump verdict: How did Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United fare in summer transfers?
The Premier League summer transfer window closed on Aug. 30, and it ended with England’s top division posting its lowest…
‘She’s a superhero’: San Diego bids farewell to Alex Morgan
SAN DIEGO — Alex Morgan is saying goodbye. Nearly two decades after first shining on the soccer fields at Diamond…
Madrid’s Rodrygo ‘upset’ by Ballon d’Or snub
Rodrygo told ESPN he was “upset” at his omission from this week’s men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist, after helping Real Madrid…
France won’t ‘change course’ after loss to Italy
France coach Didier Deschamps will stick to his plans to make multiple changes and rotate the lineup for Monday’s Nations…
Transfer Talk: Van Dijk wants Liverpool stay amid Saudi rumors
The transfer deadline may have passed across Europe’s top five leagues but there is still business to be done this…