River Plate coach Gallardo: I did try to sign Ronaldo River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo has confirmed they tried to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for the Club World Cup (CWC). Ronaldo fielded interest from several CWC participants before ultimately choosing to not take part. The Portuguese great is now in talks to extend his contract at Al-Nassr. Meanwhile, Gallardo told ESPN: "In mid-March, I said...Full Story »

Athletic respond after Nico Williams mural defaced by fans LaLiga side Athletic Club have released a strong statement after a mural of Nico Williams was defaced by fans amid ongoing speculation about a move to Barcelona. The Spain international looks set to move closer to joining Blaugrana after his agent held talks with sporting director Deco.0 The transfer rumours seem to have upset some At...Full Story »

Pogba blasts Juventus for lack of support during ban Paul Pogba has opened up about the difficulties of his doping ban and criticized Juventus for not offering enough support during the ordeal. The former Manchester United midfielder rgot a four-year doping ban in February 2024 while at Juventus, but the suspension was later reduced to 18 months on appeal. Ahead of his move to Monaco, he ope...Full Story »

Rangnick says Man Utd have leadership problems Former Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has slammed the Red Devils, claiming they have a "leadership problem." The Red Devils suffered their worst-ever Premier League campaign last season, finishing 15th with only 11 wins from 38 matches.0 Rangnick, who managed Manchester United from December 2021 to May 2022, famously stated that th...Full Story »

Real Madrid's Federico Valverde celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal against Pachuca Despite having 10 men for almost the entire 90 minutes, Real Madrid battled to secure a 3-1 victory against Pachuca, who have now lost all three of their FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) games against European opposition. Pachuca’s status as heavy pre-match underdogs suggested they had ...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT has secured top spot in Group D at the Concacaf Gold Cup and will progress to the quarterfinals. Re-live the play-by-play from Sunday's game between the United States and Haiti at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Jump to: Gold Cup home page | Liveblog Full Story »

The Club World Cup transfer window has closed, but the Premier League's main window is open with the rest of Europe to follow on July 1 as business starts to get done. But what are ESPN's reporters hearing about possible deals? Every Friday until September, we'll bring you the latest updates and insights on the biggest transfer news. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men's summer window grades...Full Story »

📢 Can Espérance pull off a surprise and advance to the Club World Cup playoffs? The match takes place in Philadelphia, where the Tunisian club will look to capitalize on their opponent's shaky form. Chelsea have been far from impressive in this tournament — they have looked unconvincing in both of their matches and suffered a defeat to Flamengo (1-3) in their last outing. Espéra...Full Story »

🔊 Who will claim the top spot in Group A? At the Hard Rock Stadium, the local side Inter Miami face off against Brazilian giants Palmeiras for the number one position. Both teams have 4 points, but Palmeiras lead the group thanks to goal difference, meaning a draw could suffice for them. However, Inter, led by Leo Messi, are unlikely to settle for such an outcome and will push for a win. Despit...Full Story »

🔊 Will Brazilian teams continue to impress at the FIFA Club World Cup? Botafogo have emerged as one of the tournament's standout surprises. Heading into the final round of the group stage, the "Lone Star" lead a group featuring two European powerhouses. To secure their place in the playoffs, they simply need to avoid defeat against Atletico Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. However, this tas...Full Story »