9:48 AM ET Julien Laurens Rodrigo Faez Kylian Mbappe has said he will stay at Paris Saint-Germain, sources told ESPN, in a shock U-turn that sees Real Madrid miss out again on their long-term transfer target. Mbappe, 23, had been widely expected to move to the Bernabeu this summer, with his PSG contract due to
Football
5:29 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Paul Pogba is considering an offer to return to Juventus, sources have told ESPN. The midfielder is set to leave Manchester United when his contract expires at the end of June. There is interest from Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain in signing Pogba on a free transfer in the summer and
7:30 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona defender Irene Paredes hopes selling out Camp Nou will serve as inspiration for other clubs ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final against Lyon. Barca twice broke the attendance record in women’s football on their way to this weekend’s showpiece in Turin, with 91,553 fans watching their quarterfinal
12:29 PM ET Associated Press Members of the winning bid from Canada, Mexico and the United States after being chosen to host the 2026 World Cup. EPA/SERGEI CHIRIKOV FIFA intends to announce the 2026 World Cup sites during a news conference in New York on June 16. Seventeen U.S. stadiums in 16 areas remain in the
4:07 PM ET Gabriel Slonina has chosen to represent the U.S., despite being called up by Poland this week. Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Gabriel “Gaga” Slonina has pledged his international future to the U.S., the player announced on his social media on Friday. Slonina, 18, had been seen himself dragged
1:12 PM ET Leeds United and Burnley want an independent commission to sit before the end of June to decide whether Everton have seriously breached the Premier League’s financial regulations and potentially given the Goodison Park club an unfair advantage in their successful bid to avoid relegation, sources have told ESPN. With either Leeds or
4:54 PM ET Karim Benzema has a shot during Real Madrid’s goalless draw against Real Betis. AFP via Getty Images Real Madrid completed their triumphant LaLiga season and warmed up for next week’s Champions League final against Liverpool with a goalless draw with visiting Real Betis at the Bernabeu on Friday. With Madrid already confirmed as
12:01 PM ET Spurs boss Antonio Conte is eyeing a reunion with Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic, sources have told ESPN. Mattia Ozbot – Inter/Inter via Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur are exploring the possibility of signing Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic on a free transfer, sources have told ESPN. Although Inter are continuing talks with the
9:40 AM ET Tottenham have denied there is a food poisoning outbreak ahead of their crucial match at Norwich City on Sunday, while Harry Kane is expected to overcome illness to feature in their Champions League decider. Spurs will guarantee Champions League qualification with a win at relegated Norwich on Sunday, otherwise north London rivals
3:30 PM ET U.S. men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter announced his 27-player roster for a pair of friendlies as well as two Concacaf Nations League matches to take place in June. The U.S. will face Morocco and Uruguay in friendlies on June 1 and June 5, respectively. These matches will be followed by CNL