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 »

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The 27-year-old is currently Stateside supporting the England star at the Club World Cup. Ashlyn Castro has shown off her chic new Real Madrid-inspired lookCastro was recently pictured at the Bernabeu watching her man in action Bellingham's Real Madrid opened up the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Saudi side Al-Hilal. The former Dortmund midfielder failed to find the net as Xabi Alonso's m...Full Story »

Odegaard, 26, and Helene, 29, said 'I do' in front of their loved ones, months after reports claimed they had already secretly tied the knot. Martin Odegaard and partner Helene Spilling have married in NorwayOdegaard and Helene secretly married last year Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang reported last November that Odegaard had changed his status to married in the national register. While Hele...Full Story »

Andre Onana is keen to stay at Manchester United despite interest from Monaco, sources have told ESPN. The French side asked for information from Onana's representatives about his potential availability this summer. Monaco also showed interest in former United goalkeeper David De Gea before he extended his contract with Fiorentina. Onana, however, is determined to stay at Old Trafford unless ...Full Story »

The ex-Premier League wildman, 36, was questioned about the rows with make-up artist to the stars Lou Teasdale at a packed beachside restaurant and then at their hotel. Andy Carroll was twice quizzed by police over bust-ups with Lou Teasdale during a break on Greek party island Mykonos He was taken to the police station after the second incident. Carroll — once the most expensive Britis...Full Story »

Liverpool could still enter the market in one of their biggest-spending windows. Liverpool are reportedly set to launch crunch talks with Crystal Palace over England defender Marc Guehi. The Reds are long-term admirers of the 25-year-old and could make him their latest big-money signing. Palace are said to value Guehi at around £70million despite only one year remaining on the former Chel...Full Story »

Liverpool confirmed the signing of Germany international Florian Wirtz on Friday evening. Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has spoken about the signing of Florian Wirtz Jurgen Klopp has expressed his admiration for Liverpool's acquisition of German international Florian Wirtz. The former Reds manager, who departed in 2024 and now serves as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer, maintains close...Full Story »

Chelsea no longer interested in Maignan Per Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are no longer interested in AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. They have not reactivated talks with the player and reportedly do not intend to do it later in the transfer window as they have confidence in their current crop of custodians at Stamford Bridge. Van Nistelrooy set to be sacked by Leicester after relegation Leice...Full Story »

Juventus, Napoli in contact with Chelsea striker Jackson Serie A clubs are interested in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. Jackson's future at Chelsea is in doubt after he suffered another red card in yesterday's Club World Cup defeat to Flamengo. Sky Italia's0Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Juventus and Napoli are interested in Jackson. Juventus have0 already made contact with the player's m...Full Story »

Bayern Munich rival Chelsea for Borussia Dortmund winger Gittens Bayern Munich are interested in Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens. Gittens saw a move to Chelsea fall through last week after Dortmund rejected their 342m offer on Tuesday's Club World Cup transfer deadline. Kicker reports that Bayern are planning a move to sign Gittens during this window. Bayern sporting director Max Eber...Full Story »

Frimpong reacts as Wirtz joins Liverpool in 3116m move Jeremie Frimpong has responded to Florian Wirtz’s move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool, following in his footsteps. Just weeks after the Dutchman made the switch from the Bundesliga side to the Reds, Wirtz followed in a blockbuster 3116 million ($156m) move.0 Shortly after the transfer was confirmed, Frimpong responded with the e...Full Story »

Rashford keen on joining Yamal’s Barcelona Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has expressed a desire to play alongside Lamine Yamal, seemingly sending a message to Barcelona to make a move. The England international has reportedly had his sights set on a Blaugrana transfer for a while. Now, the former Aston Villa loanee has arguably dropped a not-so-subtle hint that he’s eager ...Full Story »

Quilindschy Hartman will join Burnley as soon as next week Feyenoord have reportedly accepted a bid from Burnley for left-back Quilindschy Hartman. As Burnley were preparing an offer for the 23-year-old Hartman, the left-back was reported to have visited Burnley's training ground and met manager Scott Parker before the weekend. According to Dutch media, Feyenoord have accepted a €12 mil...Full Story »

Real Madrid reveal target after Zubimendi join Arsenal Real Madrid have abandoned plans to sign Stuttgart star Angelo Stiller following their loss of Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal. The Spanish topflight side will not pursue the midfielder Angelo Stiller this summer after missing out on key target to the Gunners.According to AS, the club does not plan to make a major midfield signing or spend big...Full Story »

Barcelona announce Garrido departure Barcelona have announced Alex Garrido is leaving this summer. Garrido, 21, has been with Barcelona since 2012. In recent years, the midfielder has mainly represented Barca Atletic - but there has also been a competitive appearance for the first team. Garrido is on an expiring contract in Barcelona and it has now been announced he is leaving. The midfield...Full Story »

Igor Jesus of Botafogo celebrates his goal against PSG during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 The Club World Cup has finally caught the imagination after a slow start to the competition, due in no small part to Botafogo's astonishing victory over European Champions, Paris Saint-Germain. Pre-tournament, Luis Enrique's side had been installed as one of the favourites for the title in a newly-revam...Full Story »

Inter Milan defender Acerbi warns fan: I'm crazy, I'll beat the s*** out of you Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi turned on a PSG fan yesterday while at the Club World Cup. Acerbi was angered by the taunts of the fan during a meet-and-greet for Inter. The fan in question mocked Acerbi referring to PSG's 5-0 rout of Inter in last month's Champions League final. Acerbi sought help from a tr...Full Story »

Real Madrid CF v Real Sociedad - La Liga EA Sports The French star was hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis and has yet to appear in the Club World Cup Real-Madrid-Real-Sociedad-La-Liga WHAT HAPPENED? With just a day to go before facing Pachuca in their second match of the Club World Cup, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will miss the game. The French ...Full Story »

Newcastle wing-back Livramento responds to Man City rumours Newcastle United fullback Tino Livramento has intimated he expects to stay next season. The England U21 star has been linked with Manchester City. “The manager (Eddie Howe), I'm in constant contact with him," said Livramento when asked directly about his Newcastle future. “He has just said to keep focusing on what you're...Full Story »

Stuttgart chief admits Woltemade has his price as Chelsea, Atletico Madrid circle VfB Stuttgart chief exec Alexander Wehrle admits Nick Woltemade has his price. However, VfB won't be inviting offers for the young centre-forward as Chelsea, Atl9tico Madrid, Liverpool, and AS Roma all express their interest. Wehrle told the Stuttgarter Zeitung: "We're going into next season with Nick. Period. ...Full Story »

Arsenal eyes surprise Premier League star to replace Partey Arsenal are targeting Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard, even as they near a deal for Martin Zubimendi. ESPN reported earlier this week that Thomas Partey’s time at Emirates Stadium seems to be coming to an end, with the Ghanaian midfielder expected to leave the north London club at the end of the month following stalled c...Full Story »

Conte reveals response to Terry’s plea to ease Chelsea training Antonio Conte shared how he reacted when John Terry asked him to ease up on Chelsea’s intense training sessions at Stamford Bridge. The Napoli manager revealed that he agreed to then Blues’ captain Terry’s request to ease the intensity of training sessions.0 However, after losing the next two games, he dec...Full Story »

Inter Milan's Valentin Carboni celebrates scoring his team's second goal against Urawa Reds Two late goals ensured Inter Milan maintained Europe’s unbeaten record against Asian opposition at the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC), beating Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 in the Group E clash in Seattle and eliminating the Japanese side from the competition. Inter wanted to make amends after becoming the fi...Full Story »

Man City veteran Gundogan contacted by Galatasaray Manchester City veteran Ilkay Gundogan is warming to a move to Galatasaray. Gala have made contact with the former Germany international and been encouraged by the feedback. The Guardian says while City manager Pep Guardiola would like the midfielder to stay, he won't stand in his way should Gundogan wish to move to Istanbul this summer. Wit...Full Story »

Barcelona chiefs lunch with agent for FC Copenhagen superkid Bardghji Barcelona are locked in talks to sign FC Copenhagen superkid Roony Bardghji. Mundo Deportivo says Bardghji's agent was in Barcelona on Thursday and had lunch with Barca directors, including sports chief Deco. The LaLiga champions are said to be oscillating between two options: either bringing in Bardghji as a free agent in ...Full Story »

Saudi Pro League plans move to sign Barcelona star Lewandowski Saudi Pro League clubs are reportedly preparing offers for Robert Lewandowski, despite the Barcelona striker dismissing exit rumours. The Poland international confirmed he will remain at Camp Nou next season, with his contract running until summer 2026.0 However, Mundo Deportivo reports that Saudi clubs are preparing offers to sig...Full Story »

England celebrate Harvey Elliott's pivotal strike in the 15th minute Defending champions England progressed to the semi-finals of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship thanks to a 3-1 win over Spain, ending La Rojita’s 13-game unbeaten run in competitive international games (W11, D2) that dated back to their 2023 final defeat to the Young Lions. A bright start from Spain saw Diego Lope...Full Story »

Jobe Bellingham celebrates first goal for Borussia Dortmund Jobe Bellingham says he's "really proud" of scoring his first goal for Borussia Dortmund after their Club World Cup win over Mamelodi Sundowns. The England youth international made his first start for the Bundesliga after joining from Sunderland earlier this month and marked the occasion with a goal in their 4-3 win over South African...Full Story »

England v Senegal - International Friendly England and Thomas Tuchel to challenge FIFA's key rule change ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. WHAT HAPPENED? Until the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, qualified teams could select one base camp in the host country for the squad to stay throughout the course of the tournament. Teams found it comforting as the national federations would provide...Full Story »

🔊 Can Juventus secure an early spot in the Club World Cup playoffs? The teams have had contrasting starts to the tournament. However, each has exceeded expectations in their own way. Juventus claimed one of their biggest victories in recent years, while Wydad put up a commendable fight against one of the tournament's strongest teams. Thus, the "Old Lady" are considered favorites, but they will ...Full Story »

🔊 Will Xabi Alonso secure his first victory as Real Madrid's head coach? The start of the Club World Cup hasn't been ideal for Madrid. However, Mexican side Pachuca have had an even worse start, cementing their status as group underdogs. According to bookmakers, the head-to-head clash between the teams on June 22 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte lacks any real intrigue. Do the nomina...Full Story »

🔊 Can the unexpected group leader hold onto the top spot? Red Bull Salzburg have made a strong start in the Club World Cup, leading their group. However, the toughest challenges for the Austrian side are yet to come. The first of these is a clash against one of the giants of Asian football, Al-Hilal. The runners-up of the Saudi Arabian league enter as solid favorites, but with several upsets in...Full Story »

🔊 Can Al Ain avoid a second consecutive heavy defeat at the Club World Cup? Bookmakers remain skeptical. The team looked far from convincing in their opening match. Up next is Manchester City, one of the top two contenders for the trophy. The favorite in this matchup is clear. However, we'll explore different scenarios to find the best option. It's worth noting that the game will take place in ...Full Story »

🔊 Could Europe's strongest team really miss out on the Club World Cup playoffs? While the odds are slim, they are not zero. On June 23, we will witness the conclusion of Group B, surprisingly led by Botafogo. PSG currently hold second place, but a loss to Seattle could see them drop below and fail to advance from the group. The American team has no chance of progressing, but they will undoubted...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Maresca - Jack You can't elbow players.Nicolas Jackson - Ok boss   LOL   Haaland the last time Arsenal won the league..   South America owns football   he is here ….   How good is Cruzeiro?   GOAT RECOGNIZES GOAT!   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Just t...Full Story »

Emi Martinez 'dreaming' of a move to Man Utd Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is reportedly keen on a move to Manchester United this summer amid the Red Devils' uncertainty regarding Andre Onana's future. The Sun has reported that a move to Old Trafford is Martinez's 'dream' and Ruben Amorim is keen on “captains and leaders” in his squad, and is an admirer of the Argentin...Full Story »

GARETH BALE wants to buy hometown club Cardiff. The Wales legend is leading a consortium to take over the League One side. Cardiff is the subject of takeover interest from local lad Gareth Bale Bale's group sent a letter of intent to Bluebirds owner Vincent Tan last month, which was rejected. But it is believed the desire to acquire the club, relegated from the Championship, remains strong. ...Full Story »

Since Mikel Arteta took the reins at Arsenal, there's been a pattern in his transfer strategy. Initially, France was the go-to source, with Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba being prime examples, but the focus has since shifted. The Gunners have made successful forays into the Brazilian market, enjoyed a high success rate with Spanish recruits, and recently turned their attention to Italy. Ho...Full Story »

Liverpool have broken their transfer record for the signing of Germany international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, the club announced on Friday. ESPN previously reported the deal to be worth a total of £116 million ($156.27 million) -- it includes an initial £100 million payment with £16 million in add-ons. Wirtz has signed a five-year deal with the Premier League champio...Full Story »

Al-Ittihad rival Monaco for Pogba signature AS Monaco face competition for Paul Pogba's signature. The free agent is in talks with Monaco about a playing return, having been suspended since last year due to a failed doping test. Released by Juventus earlier this year, Pogba is now free to resume his playing career and talks with Monaco are underway. However, Fichajes.com says Al-Ittihad, fro...Full Story »

Man Utd plan to loan Rashford to Inter Milan ahead of next season in shock move Manchester United plan to loan out winger Marcus Rashford this summer as the club continues to look for a buyer. As reported by the Manchester Evening Standard, United are preparing for the prospect of loaning out Rashford for the entirety of next season after the winger fell out with manager Ruben Amorim last seas...Full Story »

Napoli coach Conte: I really didn't think we'd sign McTominay Napoli coach Antonio Conte admits he didn't think Scott McTominay could be signed from Manchester United. McTominay joined Napoli in the final days of the summer market and ended the season a Serie A winner and also named Player of the Year in Italy. Conte told Sky Italia: "I knew McTominay very well , he grew up in the Premier Lea...Full Story »

Thibaut Courtois has been a key player for Real Madrid since he joined the club from Chelsea in 2018 Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said he will always be available to help new signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen acclimatise to life at the Bernabeu. England defender Alexander-Arnold recently joined the club for 38m from0Liverpool while Spanish international Huijsen signed...Full Story »

Barcelona superkid Yamal: We will definitely win the Champions League Barcelona superkid Lamine Yamal is confident he will eventually win the Champions League. At 17, Yamal has won every trophy available in the domestic game - with a European title, at club level, still to be won. He told Barca Inside: "At 18 I ask for everything I had at 16 and 17, plus the title I am missing (the Champions ...Full Story »

Samson Tijani joins Dukla Prague from RB Salzburg Czech First League side Dukla Prague have signed Nigeria international Samson Tijani on a free transfer from RB Salzburg. The 23-year-old midfielder joined the topflight club after completing a loan spell with Norwegian side Fredrikstad."The move to Dukla is an important step for me. At this stage of my career, I want to focus on growth, develo...Full Story »