AFCON 2025 Final – Nothing could have been more embarrassing for African football
Ed DoveJan 19, 2026, 02:02 AM ETCloseEd Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and ...
Liverpool’s margin for error shrinks with Burnley draw
Beth LindopJan 17, 2026, 02:15 PM ETCloseBased in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN's Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and ...
Why Premier League clubs keep signing each other’s players for the same fee
Sam TigheJan 19, 2026, 08:45 AM ETCloseSam is a writer, broadcaster and podcaster for ESPN. He will write on the Premier League, scouti...
VAR review: Did Arsenal deserve penalty for Forest handball?
Jan 19, 2026, 03:30 AM ETVideo assistant referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made and ar...
Is Arbeloa the ‘lucky general’ Madrid need to right their season?
Graham HunterJan 19, 2026, 11:06 AM ETCloseGraham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga ...
Chelsea hold transfer talks with Rennes for Jérémy Jacquet – sources
Chelsea have held talks with Rennes over a move for defender Jérémy Jacquet, sources have told ESPN.The Blues were originally planning ...
José Mourinho rejects ‘soap opera’ links to Real Madrid vacancy
Jan 19, 2026, 05:44 AM ETBenfica coach José Mourinho has shut down "soap opera" rumours of a potential return to Real Madrid this summe...
Kylian Mbappé: Madrid fans should target team not Vinícius, Jude Bellingham
Kylian Mbappé has urged Real Madrid fans to aim criticism at the team, rather than individuals, after Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingh...
Why clamor for Man United, Tottenham ‘DNA’ makes no sense
Michael Carrick has Manchester United DNA and, just one game into the interim head coach role at Old Trafford, is being heralded as the...
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea open to Fernández exit; Madrid, PSG interested
Jan 19, 2026, 05:26 AM ETChelsea's Enzo Fernández could be available this summer as Real Madrid and PSG monitor his situation, while Cr...