12:16 PM ET Associated Press FIFA and EA Sports will end their almost three-decade long relationship after next year’s Women’s World Cup. NurPhoto via Getty Images The FIFA video game will be disappearing after the maker failed to strike a new licensing deal with world soccer’s governing body. Instead, EA Sports FC will be introduced from
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5:16 PM ET It wasn’t quite LeBron James and “The Decision.” After all, Erling Braut Haaland wasn’t a free agent, it wasn’t televised, there was no “hometown betrayal” narrative and there were plenty of whispers that an announcement was imminent as various suitors had dropped out of the race. But it’s not far off. Haaland
10:36 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, the club announced on Tuesday. The 21-year-old will move to the Etihad Stadium this summer and is set to become one of the highest-paid players at the club but sources told ESPN he will not top
8:01 AM ET Leeds United’s Jsse Marsch said he uses inspirational quotes to help players. Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch will dip into his collection of inspirational quotes from the likes of Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali in a bid to motivate his players for their battle to avoid
11:39 AM ET Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of Germany striker Karim Adeyemi from FC Salzburg in a deal that runs until 2027, the club announced on Tuesday. Dortmund made the announcement hours after Manchester City confirmed that they had agreed terms to sign Erling Haaland from the Bundesliga giants. – Stream ESPN FC
10:30 AM ET Antonio Conte has said Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp must learn to handle his emotions better after accusing him of seeking an “alibi” by criticising Tottenham‘s style after earning a 1-1 draw at Anfield. Saturday’s result was a major blow to Liverpool’s hopes of regaining the Premier League title and Klopp voiced his
8:13 AM ET Marcelo was forced to play with the Lyon reserves after farting and laughing about it in the dressing room. Photo by VI Images via Getty Images Brazilian defender Marcelo was dropped from the Lyon first team due to continuous farting and laughing in the dressing room, sources have told ESPN. As ESPN reported
9:48 AM ET Associated Press The new format will see a curb on how past performance affects qualification. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images UEFA officials, clubs and leagues have agreed to revisions for the expanded Champions League format, including increasing the number of group stage matches to eight. The reformatted group stage would still grow from
9:08 AM ET Associated Press Coleen Rooney has accused Rebekah Vardy of leaking fake stories she had posted on her social media account. Photo by Neil Mockford/GC Images A high-profile libel court battle between two football spouses, in which one publicly called out the other for allegedly leaking made-up stories to the tabloid press, opened on
5:17 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona and Aston Villa are in talks to make Philippe Coutinho‘s loan move to the Premier League side permanent in the summer, various sources have confirmed to ESPN. Villa have an option to sign Coutinho for €40 million at the end of the season but are not willing