4:11 AM ET What a brutal way for Atletico Madrid to celebrate their birthday. Founded on April 26, 1903, they played exactly like they were 118 years old — full of tired mistakes, forgetful ‘senior’ moments and bewildered expressions in a 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night. 1 Related It’s a result which
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7:02 PM ET The January transfer window might seem like a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean the rumour mill has shut down! Speculation over summer moves is heating up, so check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here. TOP STORY: Man United eye Senegal forward Sima Manchester United are eyeing
5:40 PM ET Brazilian powerhouse Santos FC has agreed to transfer winger Yeferson Soteldo to Toronto FC, the Canadian side announced on Monday. Santos had previously announced the agreement with the Major League Soccer side on Saturday. – Stream FC Daily on ESPN+– MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games and replays (U.S. only)– MLS Power
1:31 PM ET UEFA have appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to conduct an investigation into AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic for having an “alleged financial interest in a betting company,” the European football governing body said on Monday. Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported earlier this month that Ibrahimovic, 39, is a part-owner of betting company
11:26 AM ET Italian clubs joining competitions which have not received authorisation by world and European governing bodies FIFA and UEFA will not be allowed to play in national competitions, the head of Italy’s football federation (FIGC) said on Monday. The move comes after three of Italy’s top-flight Serie A clubs, Juventus, AC Milan and
10:09 AM ET A consortium led by Spotify owner Daniel Ek and including three former Arsenal players is planning a sensational bid to buy the north London club, sources have told ESPN. Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira are involved in a move which will test the resolve of American owners Kroenke Sports Enterprises,
12:13 PM ET Christian Pulisic has dismissed lingering concerns over his fitness by insisting “I’m not injury prone” as Chelsea prepare to face Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel claimed earlier this month that the United States men’s international needed to learn to trust his body again after suffering nagging
12:15 PM ET The weekend didn’t disappoint when it came to soccer across Europe. Manchester City won another Carabao Cup, this time against Tottenham Hotspur, while Inter Milan inched even closer to winning the Serie A title. In La Liga, Barcelona got a boost from Antoine Griezmann in their title race as Real Madrid (draw)
9:17 AM ET Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Kyle Bonagura Close ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. It’s Monday, and we’re just waking up after another incredible weekend of action in Major League Soccer.
7:30 AM ET A week after 12 rebel clubs from the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A tried and failed to launch of a European Super League, football is still dealing with the fallout of a momentous period in the game’s modern history sparked by the attempted breakaway of AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid,