United States coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his players and said criticism of the team should be directed at him and not his roster after Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Japan at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.

After just two games in charge of Italy, one thing is for certain: Rino Gattuso's Azzurri will be wild, must-see viewing.

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal wants to win the Ballon d'Or multiple times and that he will be to blame if he never gets his hands on the coveted prize.

Christian Pulisic has downplayed the controversy between himself and Mauricio Pochettino, saying his relationship with the United States coach is good.

We're going to take you on a guided tour of the new UEFA Women's Champions League and show you how the draw and the format work.

Pep Guardiola's exit from Man City feels imminent and this season may be his last dance -- even if it means he can't go out on a high note.

Thomas Tuchel said England's 5-0 rout of Serbia is the benchmark for future performances after a display he described as "teamwork in its purest form."

Cristiano Ronaldo become the joint-top goalscorer in World Cup qualifiers in Portugal's 3-2 triumph at Hungary on Tuesday.

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child.

France and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has said his passion the sport stops him being 'disgusted' in football.

Fans will have their first chance to apply for tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico beginning on Wednesday.

Liverpool are prepared to play the waiting game in their pursuit of Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Christian Pulisic was among the USMNT's best as Mauricio Pochettino's men bounced back from Saturday's shocking loss against South Korea to defeat Japan 2-0.

England's 5-0 win over Serbia in World Cup qualifying has given Thomas Tuchel the confidence to feel that he is finally making the right progress as manager.

Designer Hattie Crowther and UtdCultur have teamed up on 'Culture, Not Clout' – a special-edition collection of Manchester United shirts.

Erling Haaland needed three stitches after being hit by a bus door while on Norway duty.

Spain's 6-0 win in Turkey was an exquisite recital of sublime football that has Lamine Yamal, Pedri & Co. looking like World Cup winners in waiting. Can they be stopped?

Who are the best national-team players right now, based on club performances and data analytics?

Alexander Isak has said people don't have the "full picture" on the details of his move from Newcastle United to Liverpool.

Jude Bellingham has returned to training with his Real Madrid teammates for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery this summer.

Colombian prospect Éder Smic Valencia, 16, died in a car accident on Sunday in Cauca, just days before he was to join the New York Red Bulls II for a trial, the MLS club confirmed on Tuesday.

Liverpool have officially released their new third kit for the 2025-26 season, and it's a thing of beauty from the reigning Premier League champions.

Nottingham Forest have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

England took a giant step towards World Cup qualification with a 5-0 statement win in Serbia.

The U.S. Soccer Federation is finalizing details for the United States to play Portugal in a friendly in March, with Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium the likely venue, multiple sources with knowledge of the discussions told ESPN.

Barcelona have announced that Sunday's LaLiga game against Valencia will take place at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, delaying their return to Spotify Camp Nou.

Erling Haaland scored five goals as Norway pummeled Moldova on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in FIFA World Cup qualifying and stay atop the Group I table with 15 points in five games.