Soccer Sport

John Terry: Morgan Rogers would ‘probably have gone to Arsenal’ until Chelsea offer

Former Chelsea captain John Terry has suggested that Morgan Rogers should have joined Arsenal over his old club, but that…

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July 23, 2026

Arsenal’s William Saliba to miss extended period with back injury, avoids surgery

Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will not require back surgery but will be out for an extended period. The…

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July 23, 2026

World Cup betting in U.S. equivalent of ’10 Super Bowls’

Sportsbooks and technology providers across the United States sports betting industry report that this year’s World Cup produced record handle…

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July 23, 2026

Lewandowski: Didn’t see best from Yamal at World Cup

Robert Lewandowski praised Lamine Yamal for helping Spain win the FIFA World Cup despite not playing his best football during…

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July 23, 2026

Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho nears loan move to Aston Villa – sources

Alejandro Garnacho is on the brink of a loan move to Aston Villa from Chelsea per ESPN sources. The Europa…

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July 23, 2026

Lamine Yamal explains Lionel Messi advice after World Cup final which was as valuable as a medal

Lionel Messi encouraged Lamine Yamal “to go his own way” in the immediate aftermath of Spain‘s win over Argentina in…

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July 22, 2026

Spain’s Gavi: Argentina players shouldn’t be punished for World Cup final fracas

Spain midfielder Gavi believes Argentina players should not be punished by FIFA for their actions after Sunday’s World Cup final.…

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July 22, 2026

Manchester United face backlash from support groups for season ticket restrictions

Manchester United have been met with a backlash from a number of supporter groups after some fans had their online…

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July 22, 2026

Mexico great Guillermo Ochoa retires after 22-year career

MEXICO CITY — Guillermo Ochoa, widely considered among the greatest Mexican goalkeepers in history, announced his retirement from elite soccer…

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July 22, 2026

World Cup final peaks at 60M viewers in North America

There are a lot of things that could have gone wrong during this summer’s FIFA World Cup – a complicated…

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July 22, 2026

Barcelona sign teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club BruggeAugust 1, 2026
Barcelona‘s attacking revamp has continued with Friday’s signing of young Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge. Sources told ESPN the deal is worth around €8.5m million ($9.7m), while Brugge will be due 20% of any future transfer as well. Bisiwu, 18, has signed a five-year deal to become Barça’s third signing of the summer,… Read more: Barcelona sign teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge
Ivory Coast part ways with AFCON-winning coach Emerse FaéAugust 1, 2026
Chelsea and Ukraine’s Mykhailo Mudryk free to return to playing after doping ban resolvedJuly 31, 2026
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk can return to playing immediately after the Football Association and the World Anti-Doping Agency “resolved his appeal” against a ban for failing a doping test. The Ukrainian was suspended for four years after failing a drug test which revealed the presence of a low concentration of meldonium, a prohibited substance, in… Read more: Chelsea and Ukraine’s Mykhailo Mudryk free to return to playing after doping ban resolved
Newcastle United confirm Eddie Howe has stepped down as managerJuly 31, 2026
Newcastle United have confirmed that Eddie Howe has stepped down from his role as head coach. Sources told ESPN on Thursday that Howe had decided to bring an end to his five-year stint at the club in which he ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy. “After a period of personal reflection, I have… Read more: Newcastle United confirm Eddie Howe has stepped down as manager
U.K Prime Minister Andy Burnham becomes first leader of a major country to call on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resignJuly 31, 2026
The U.K Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign over the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group. Infantino is under serious pressure, as his proposals have been met with swift backlash from UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) — who… Read more: U.K Prime Minister Andy Burnham becomes first leader of a major country to call on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign
John Stones ‘thrilled’ to be living dream of playing abroad following Inter Milan moveJuly 31, 2026
John Stones has said he is thrilled to have joined Inter Milan and be fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing abroad after a decade of success with Manchester City. The second signing of the Pep Guardiola era joined the managerial great in making a summer exit from the Etihad Stadium having helped the club win… Read more: John Stones ‘thrilled’ to be living dream of playing abroad following Inter Milan move
Newcastle head to Spain amid Eddie Howe, Matthias Jaissle uncertaintyJuly 31, 2026
Newcastle players headed to a preseason training camp in Spain on Friday amid uncertainty over their coach less than a month before the start of the Premier League season. Sources told ESPN on Thursday that Eddie Howe was set to leave the job, and multiple reports indicated he would be replaced by Matthias Jaissle. Newcastle… Read more: Newcastle head to Spain amid Eddie Howe, Matthias Jaissle uncertainty
Wojciech Szczesny: It ‘hurts’ to have missed out on winning a Premier League with ArsenalJuly 31, 2026
Veteran Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admits it “still hurts” to have missed out on a Premier League title during his time at Arsenal. Szczesny, in Birmingham for pre-season training with Barça, is nevertheless grateful to have finally seen his former club end their league title drought in the 2025-26 season. Arsenal had finished runners-up in… Read more: Wojciech Szczesny: It ‘hurts’ to have missed out on winning a Premier League with Arsenal
FIFA advances plans for 64-team World Cup review despite private investment backlashJuly 31, 2026
FIFA has started a consultation process over an expansion of the Men’s World Cup to 64 teams, with documents seen by ESPN aiming for a decision by Aug. 14. The cut-off date is a month before Gianni Infantino’s deadline for 211 member associations to green light his plan to sell off a stake controlling FIFA… Read more: FIFA advances plans for 64-team World Cup review despite private investment backlash
Sandro Tonali: ‘I know I have a lot of pressure, but I have to play like a normal Tottenham player’July 31, 2026
Sandro Tonali has opened up about his £100 million ($133 million) move to Tottenham Hotspur from Newcastle this summer, naming head coach Roberto De Zerbi as a key figure in the transfer. In a roundtable interview with reporters from The Athletic, BBC Sport and other outlets, Tonali spoke about his connection to De Zerbi via… Read more: Sandro Tonali: ‘I know I have a lot of pressure, but I have to play like a normal Tottenham player’