It would be something of an understatement to suggest that those driving the plan to launch a European Super League (ESL) involving the game’s biggest clubs spectacularly misread the room before unveiling their self-styled “strategic vision” for the “benefit of the entire European football pyramid.” Those around the table, led by Real Madrid president Florentino

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said a breakaway European Super League would be a move away from 70 years of football history and that fans love the Champions League as it is. Twelve of Europe’s top clubs — including Ferguson’s United — announced on Sunday they were launching a breakaway Super League, headed

On Sunday, the European game was rocked by revelations that a number of leading clubs — 12 were named in the press release — agreed to establish The Super League, a midweek tournament that will effectively be a direct competitor for the UEFA Champions League. Among them are Manchester United, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Juventus and

LONDON — Kelechi Iheanacho‘s time may finally have arrived. The 24-year-old has spent the majority of his career firmly in the shadow of more celebrated forwards. At Manchester City, he was understudy to Sergio Aguero for two years at the height of the Argentine’s powers. Since 2017, he has played a supporting role to the

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: Zenit St Petersburg are interested in Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti, according to journalist

A heavily depleted Real Madrid side scraped a 0-0 draw at Getafe on Sunday in La Liga to fall three points behind leaders Atletico Madrid. Real beat Barcelona 2-1 last week and overcame Liverpool in midweek to reach the Champions League semifinals but were crippled by the absence of nine players due to either injury,

2:13 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — After beating Burnley 3-1 at Old Trafford, Manchester United are within eight points of Premier League leaders Manchester City with six games to play. It is the same situation that faced City when chasing United in 2012 … and we all know how that finished. Lightning is

Arsenal needed an injury time equaliser to salvage a point against Fulham on a dramatic Premier League afternoon at the Emirates. It was a tense clash that only really came to life when Dani Ceballos‘ smooth header was ruled out by VAR for Bukayo Saka‘s foot being offside. Then, in the 59th minute, Josh Maja

Bayern Munich have announced that they “disapprove” with coach Hansi Flick’s plans to leave the club at the end of the season. The Bayern coach said he had informed the club and the playing staff of his desire to depart from the Bundesliga champions after their 3-2 victory over Wolfsburg on Saturday. – Stream ESPN

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday to win the trophy for a record-extending 31st time with all the goals coming in the last half an hour. Antoine Griezmann put a dominant Barca side ahead on the hour when he turned in a cross

Lionel Messi says Barcelona players deserved some happiness after scoring twice against Athletic Bilbao to help Ronald Koeman’s side win the Copa del Rey in Seville on Saturday. Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong were also on target as Barca won 4-0 at La Cartuja to win their first trophy since the La Liga title

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel said his side were closing the gap with Manchester City and their “benchmark” coach Pep Guardiola after the Londoners’ 1-0 FA Cup semifinal win on Saturday. The victory for the Blues — Tuchel’s first over Guardiola — contrasted with a 3-1 drubbing at home by City in early January, which hastened

LONDON — Manchester City are still on course for an incredible season, but history will have to wait. Hakim Ziyech‘s second-half goal for Chelsea ensured a 1-0 defeat for Pep Guardiola’s team in the FA Cup semifinal and ended dreams of an unprecedented Quadruple, for another year at least. The Premier League leaders can still

Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick has announced that he has informed the club and players that he will leave the club at the end of the season. After Bayern’s 3-2 win over Wolfsburg on Saturday, Flick told reporters that he has made a decision to depart from the Bundesliga champions. – Stream ESPN FC Daily

Zinedine Zidane has again refused to commit his future to Real Madrid despite winning the Clasico against Barcelona and knocking Liverpool out of the Champions League in a week. Zidane, who has a contract at the Bernabeu until 2022, has faced repeated questioning about his future plans after an up-and-down season which has seen Madrid

It is one of the most tried-and-true tactics in (American) football: beat ’em down with the short stuff — a good run game, a good, quick passing attack — and when the deepest defenders are leaning in the wrong direction, hit ’em deep on the play-action bomb. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S.

Mario Mandzukic has made five appearances since joining AC Milan. Sportinfoto/DeFodi Images via Getty Images AC Milan forward Mario Mandzukic has foregone his salary for March after he did not make a single appearance due to injury. The former Croatia international joined Milan in January on a six-month deal but ankle and muscle injuries have restricted

There are eight weeks to go before the kick off of the Copa America — if it kicks off. The tournament is being co-hosted by Argentina and Colombia, and doubts emerged on Thursday night in a radio interview given by the president of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez. – Fútbol Americas on ESPN+: MLS, Liga MX, USMNT,

Leicester defender Wesley Fofana could be on the move away from the King Power Stadium this summer. Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images 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

U.S. women’s international midfielder Tobin Heath has suffered a setback in her return from injury, and will not play for club side Manchester United again this season, sources confirmed to ESPN. The BBC was the first to report the news. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– ESPN FC 50: Ranking the best