Raphinha: ‘I deserved’ to win Ballon d’Or instead of Ousmane Dembélé
Jan 30, 2026, 06:16 AM ETBarcelona forward Raphinha said he was upset that he didn't win the 2025 Ballon d'Or award after his outstandi...
USMNT’s Alex Freeman completes Villarreal transfer from Orlando
Jan 30, 2026, 07:12 AM ETRight back Alex Freeman, a hopeful for this year's United States World Cup roster, transferred Thursday to LaL...
Champions League playoff picks: Real Madrid, PSG to advance
Real Madrid must overcome Jose Mourinho's Benfica to keep their Champions League dream alive after being paired with the Portuguese gia...
Champions League playoffs: Real Madrid get Jose Mourinho’s Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco
Jan 30, 2026, 06:51 AM ETReal Madrid have been handed a rematch with Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the Champions League knockout playoff r...
When is the Champions League knockout draw? Date, bracket, more
Jan 30, 2026, 03:41 AM ETThe league phase of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League is complete! After a truly wild final matchweek, we now ...
Champions League recap: Grading all 36 teams, League Phase Best XI, more
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Sophia Wilson eyes NWSL opening day return after maternity leave
Jan 29, 2026, 09:21 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- Sophia Wilson plans to be back for the Portland Thorns' National Women's Soccer League season o...
Ethan Horvath joins New York Red Bulls from Cardiff City
Jan 29, 2026, 08:36 PM ETHARRISON, N.J. -- Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath transferred to MLS side New York Red Bulls from England's third-tie...
Karim Benzema feels ‘disrespected’ by Al Ittihad contract offer – sources
Karim Benzema felt disrespected after the contract extension offered to him by Al Ittihad, sources have told ESPN.The French striker, 3...
Premier League clubs sailing toward $600M Champions League payday
Jan 29, 2026, 04:19 PM ETGENEVA -- Top Premier League clubs are profiting even more this season from prize money in the UEFA Champions ...