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

We’re down to the final four in the FA Cup with both matches taking place at Wembley this weekend. First up on Saturday it’s Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea up against quadruple-chasing Manchester City. Then on Sunday, 4,000 fans will be in attendance to see Leicester City take on Southampton. ESPN breaks down everything you need to

5:28 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Jose Mourinho treated players like they “didn’t exist” during his time in charge of Manchester United, according to Paul Pogba. Pogba was one of Mourinho’s first signings after taking over at Old Trafford in 2016, but by the end of his reign, their relationship had soured, with the pair involved

1:48 PM ET Sid LoweSpain writer The banners are still tied to the balconies, the barge still moored to the dock ready, the flag still flying over the city. Shop window displays remain in red and white, like footballing nativity scenes, Bilbao for Bethlehem. At Lezama a guard of honour formed, applauding as the buses

Fans’ groups from across Europe have united in an open letter calling on European Club Association chairman Andrea Agnelli to scrap “reckless” plans to modify the Champions League. Supporters representing 14 teams, including Arsenal, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Ajax, have said plans to expand Europe’s premier competition to 36 teams — from

Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo will both have the cameras turned on their personal lives in upcoming shows. FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images Fans will soon be getting a look into the lives of two of the world’s biggest footballing stars as both Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will be involved

Chris Smalling was awoken in the middle of the night by armed robbers. Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images Armed robbers broke into Roma defender Chris Smalling‘s house on Thursday night, and stole valuable possessions such as jewellery and watches. Smalling was awoken in the middle of night in the house he shares with his wife and

Marvin Plattenhardt is the latest player on the team to test positive for COVID-19. Photo by Jan-Philipp Burmann/City-Press via Getty Images Hertha Berlin have asked the Bundesliga to call off their upcoming games against Mainz on Sunday, Freiburg on Wednesday, and Schalke on April 24 after a positive test result for COVID-19 has forced the entire

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: Werner needs to fight for Chelsea stay Chelsea forward Timo Werner faces a

Borussia Dortmund were dumped out of the Champions League quarterfinals at the hands of Manchester City on Wednesday evening after losing both legs by the same 2-1 scoreline. However, one crumb of consolation for the German side was the standout performance of their teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham, who notched the opener at Signal Iduna Park

Manchester United reached the Europa League semifinals after Edinson Cavani’s early strike and a Jesus Vallejo own goal secured a 2-0 home win over Granada on Thursday and completed a 4-0 aggregate rout of the Spanish side. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– ESPN+ viewer’s guide: Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS, FA Cup

RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann has rejected speculation that he has held talks with Bayern Munich, but did not rule out taking over at the club in the future. Germany and Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus, now a TV analyst, claimed Nagelsmann is the top candidate to replace Hansi Flick, should he leave in order to

The Champions League semifinals are set with Real Madrid facing off with Chelsea and Manchester City set to clash with Paris Saint-Germain. There is plenty to break down from Real’s defeat of Liverpool, Chelsea overcoming FC Porto, Man City beating Borussia Dortmund, and PSG eliminating holders Bayern Munich. ESPN’s Rob Dawson, Sid Lowe and Derek

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — David Beckham stepped out of a Cadillac SUV and into the dust of a construction site. It was December 2019. In front of him was the shell of a new 18,000-seat stadium in deepest Broward County, where Inter Miami would play its first two seasons before moving, if everything fell into

9:01 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Manchester United‘s poor home form has forced the club to change the banners at Old Trafford so the players can see each other more clearly. United are unbeaten away from Old Trafford in the league this season but have only won eight of their 15