6:50 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona overlooked serious hygiene issues at the club’s 100,000-seater Camp Nou stadium, according to the company tasked with filing the report that uncovered the problems in 2013. The report, put together by the company Gold Service, detailed how pigeon nests covered in excrement created bad smells and led

Thomas Muller has a penchant for handing out nicknames, from “Lewangoalski” (Robert Lewandowski) to “Roadrunner” (Alphonso Davies). But in the Bayern Munich dressing room, he’s known as “Radio Muller.” That nickname was coined by ex-Bayern assistant coach Hermann Gerland due to his unrelenting on-field communication with his teammates, opponents and referees. Bayern Munich themselves ran

The United States came from behind in impressive fashion to beat Costa Rica in its CONCACAF World Cup qualifier at the new home of Columbus Crew on Wednesday night. U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter changed his lineup significantly, inserting goalkeeper Zack Steffen among nine changes to the starting 11 following Sunday’s 1-0 loss away to Panama

8:11 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona teenage midfielder Pedri has signed a new contract through 2026 with a release clause rising to €1 billion ($1.16 billion), the Catalan club have confirmed. Pedri’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of the season, and once the transfer window closed in the summer,

The summer transfer window was unlike any other; see all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that doesn’t mean the rumours won’t keep coming. Here is the latest gossip and speculation. TOP STORY: Barca still see way forward with Haaland

Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he thought club sporting director Leonardo was playing a joke on him when he was first told that Lionel Messi‘s signing was possible. Messi joined PSG as a free agent on Aug. 10, days after Barcelona announced they were unable to register the six-time Ballon d’Or winner’s new

LONDON — Finally, Gareth Southgate gave England fans the lineup so many wanted to see. The only problem was what followed. One of precious few criticisms lingering from a summer in which England reached their first tournament final in 55 years is a desire to see such a vibrant, young squad rich in individual attacking

Supporters always argue about which teams get the better of the VAR decisions in the Premier League, and this season we aim to give you the definitive answer. 1 Related It’s not just about the number of times a team gets a favourable VAR call or about how many goals are affected. What’s more important

This is where it all starts for Newcastle United. Sunday’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park is the day when the fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League really begins. Forget, for a moment, all of the hype and speculation about transfer spending and the game’s biggest stars now being attracted to

Barcelona‘s financial problems have been well documented (a gross debt of €1.4 billion), and they had to watch star man Lionel Messi leave on a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain as they couldn’t afford to re-sign him to a new contract this summer. 2 Related Things aren’t much better on the pitch either at the

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings looking into the clashes at Wembley Stadium between police and Hungarian supporters at Tuesday’s game against England, saying it has “zero tolerance against such abhorrent behaviour”. – ESPN+ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more (U.S.)– Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Don’t have ESPN? Get instant access

The summer transfer window was unlike any other; see all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that doesn’t mean the rumours won’t keep coming. Here is the latest gossip and speculation. TOP STORY: Newcastle eye Rabiot as big signing Following

With two rounds remaining in European World Cup qualifying, the race is hotting up for a place at Qatar 2022. In October, Germany became the first country to book a place at the finals, quickly followed by Denmark. That leaves eight automatic qualification spots still up for grabs for group winners, along with 10 playoff

3:18 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Phil Foden is set to pledge his long-term future to Manchester City by signing a new six-year contract, sources have told ESPN. – ESPN+ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more (U.S.)– Don’t have ESPN? Get instant access The midfielder has three years left to run on his current deal

Lucas Hernandez has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Madrid court. Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty Images A Madrid court has sentenced Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez to six months in prison for disobeying a restraining order following a 2017 conviction of domestic violence against his wife. A court document released on Wednesday

Thomas Partey has finally hit the kind of form and fitness that Arsenal had been looking for when they identified him as a player who could form part of a new core at the club. David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Arsenal‘s £140 million summer transfer spree was a huge show of faith in manager Mikel

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has received his fair share of requests from his fans over the course of his long career. The Paris Saint-Germain forward has had to deal with people in the crowd asking for his match-worn jersey, posed for selfies with pitch invaders and even put his signature on one man’s huge back

Matildas players have suffered “abhorrent” abuse on social media following claims of sexual abuse and harassment within women’s soccer, their union has announced. Matildas great Lisa De Vanna has alleged she suffered same-sex sexual harassment, abuse and bullying during her decorated 150-game international career between 2001 and 2019. – ‘Heartbroken’ Lisa De Vanna walks away

With contract talks stalling at Inter, Nicolo Barella is attracting interest from the likes of PSG and Atletico Madrid. Sportinfoto/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The summer transfer window was unlike any other; see all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that

Major League Soccer has fined Inter Miami CF coach Phil Neville for his comments toward the league’s officiating after an Oct. 9 loss to the New York Red Bulls. MLS did not disclose the amount the ex-Manchester United and England star was docked for, but said his comments were in violation of the league’s public