Football

Jan 20, 2025, 07:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil forward Neymar is looking to terminate his contract with Al Hilal and return to Santos instead of a move to MLS, sources have told ESPN. ESPN reported last week that Neymar, whose contract with the Saudi Pro League club ends in June, is in preliminary

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 20, 2025, 05:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona president Joan Laporta has slammed the “scandalous” decision not to award Jules Koundé a penalty in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Getafe. Koundé was brought down by Christantus Uche as he attempted to get on the end of a cross at the

Open Extended Reactions AC Milan are considering loan moves for Chelsea‘s João Félix and Manchester United duo Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund after accepting defeat in their pursuit of Marcus Rashford, sources have told ESPN. Feyenoord and Mexico forward Santiago Giménez is another target under consideration at Milan for a permanent transfer if England defender

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJan 20, 2025, 07:44 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona and Real Madrid remain on track to meet in the Copa del Rey semifinal or final after avoiding each other in Monday’s quarterfinal draw. Both teams were handed away ties in the last eight, with Barça travelling to Valencia and Madrid pitted

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 20, 2025, 07:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are exploring the possibility of signing a left-back in January if they can make room in their budget, sources have told ESPN. United’s finances are tight, but the possible departures of Marcus Rashford and Antony could free up funds. If money becomes

Jan 20, 2025, 05:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Bayern Munich are ready to rival Chelsea and Manchester United to sign Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, while Douglas Luiz could return to Manchester City on loan. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals

Jan 19, 2025, 04:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has said his side were back to their old selves following a 6-0 demolition of Ipswich Town on Sunday that moved them into the Premier League top four. City put their struggles over the last two months behind them as Phil

Jan 19, 2025, 04:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Another topsy-turvy weekend of European football is in the books, and there are talking points galore across the big leagues. Atletico Madrid slumped to a shock defeat at Leganés and Barcelona could only manage a draw against Getafe. That left the door open Real Madrid and

Jan 19, 2025, 11:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) are continuing to express interest in a deal for Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior, sources have told ESPN. Officials from PIF, who control the four largest clubs in the Saudi Pro League, held informal talks with the forward’s representatives in

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 19, 2025, 12:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — The most shocking aspect of Manchester United‘s dismal 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday is that there was little surprise at all. Anyone who watched the first 80 minutes against Southampton — the Premier League‘s worst team —