Soccer

12:32 PM ET The first round of the MLS Cup playoffs is complete, and in this instance, the amount of sheer chaos was below the postseason’s usual standard. That is at least until FC Dallas‘ Alan Velasco decided to clinch his side’s penalty shootout win over Minnesota United FC with a Panenka that was just

7:30 AM ET Karim Benzema won the 2022 Men’s Ballon d’Or, the most illustrious individual award in European football, for the Real Madrid striker’s herculean efforts in 2021-22. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) The results of this year’s awards revealed at Monday’s gala also signalled something of a sea change as

1:39 PM ET This weekend in European soccer had huge games and massive talking points galore. From Real Madrid getting the better of Barcelona in the Clasico to a depleted Liverpool finding a way to beat Manchester City at Anfield in the clash of modern-day rivals, this weekend had everything. Elsewhere: Serie A’s title race

10:00 AM ET Spanish football vocabulary has a great word, resultadista, which criticises those whose conclusions stem purely from the result of a match rather than a wider view of the performance or ideas of a particular team, player or coach. So while Real Madrid were stronger, quicker and more clever than Barcelona during Sunday’s

6:00 AM ET Liverpool‘s 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday did more than end the reigning Premier League champions’ unbeaten record this season; Mohamed Salah‘s decisive goal at Anfield also set up the prospect of the most unpredictable and open title race for years. Only the most optimistic Arsenal supporter would argue against the

9:43 PM ET Another weekend of headlines, golazos and unpredictable finishes across Europe’s biggest leagues. From Real Madrid bossing Barcelona 3-1 in the Clasico, to Union Berlin continuing to be the surprise Bundesliga leaders, there was no shortage of drama. ESPN correspondents Rob Dawson, Julien Laurens, Sam Marsden, James Tyler, Mark Ogden and Mike Wise

5:19 PM ET Liverpool have condemned “vile chants relating to football stadium tragedies” during Sunday’s 1-0 Anfield win against Manchester City, issuing a statement that says the chants came from the section housing the away team’s supporters. Chants of “murderers” and “always the victims, it’s never your fault,” were heard being sung during the first

10:58 AM ET Manchester United were held to a frustrating goalless draw against Newcastle at Old Trafford on Sunday. The hosts were left fuming after referee Craig Pawson ruled out two Cristiano Ronaldo strikes early in the second half. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) Erik ten Hag’s side also felt they

12:00 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United‘s Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, police confirmed on Saturday. Greenwood, 21, has also been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Monday. Janet Potter, the deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North

3:00 PM ET LONDON — Tottenham Hotspur beat Everton as Harry Kane and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg scored to secure a 2-0 win on Saturday to draw level on points with second-placed Manchester City in the Premier League. However, Spurs suffered an injury blow when Brazil forward Richarlison exited after 52 minutes of the game with a

8:00 AM ET NEW YORK — There was a specific moment when I realized the power of El Clasico’s magnetic reach outside of Spain. The year was 2005. I was already living in New York City after moving there two years prior from London but had returned to the U.K. for a brief spell to

Oct 13, 2022 It’s the biggest derby in soccer, maybe the biggest league match in the world, and it always feels like it’s played in a state of motion. You can’t just talk about Real Madrid and Barcelona as they are — El Clasico is forever about these storied clubs as they were and will

1:41 PM ET France midfielder N’Golo Kante has been ruled out for three months following an injury setback and will miss the World Cup in Qatar, sources have told ESPN. The Chelsea midfielder is suffering from a serious hamstring injury, and the news is a significant blow for France manager Didier Deschamps given the role

3:24 AM ET Kylian Mbappe wants out at PSG and Real Madrid are keen, but what’s really going on? ESPN’s Insider Notebook has the latest. Jump to: Xabi Alonso tipped as potential Real Madrid manager | Man Utd wary of Barcelona’s Dalot interest | Man City identify key area to rebuild Kylian Mbappe’s complicated relationship

5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — It took Manchester United more than 90 minutes to do it, but they found a way past Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League on Thursday, winning 1-0. – Report: Man United-Omonia Nicosia | Europa League table | Upcoming fixtures Although manager Erik ten Hag fielded a strong

3:20 PM ET Adam Brown Arsenal maintained their perfect record in the Europa League as they fought to secure a 1-0 victory at Bodo/Glimt at Aspmyra Stadion on Thursday night. A quiet first half saw few chances created by either side, but Bukayo Saka eventually got the Gunners into the lead after linking well with

8:00 AM ET Liverpool took themselves to the brink of qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase in emphatic fashion on Wednesday by thrashing Rangers 7-1 at Ibrox, where Mohamed Salah was afforded the freedom of Glasgow. 2 Related Bouncing back from a deflating defeat against Arsenal in the Premier League last weekend, the Reds

5:30 PM ET LONDON — Son Heung-Min‘s brace and Harry Kane‘s penalty gave Tottenham Hotspur a crucial 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday as Spurs took a big step toward qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Initially down early against the defending Europa League champions thanks to a goal from Daichi