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Watch out, Premier League -- Arsenal are still the team to beat
Arsenal more than looked the part of reigning champions, strolling past Coventry to kick off the Premier League season.
Arteta plays down Guimarães injury, hails Tzolis
Mikel Arteta has played down the severity of Bruno Guimarães' groin problem after the midfielder missed Arsenal's 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday.
Miami's Messi fined by MLS for slapping opponent
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Ian Fray have been fined undisclosed amounts for making contact in the head and neck area of opponents in separate incidents during second-half stoppage time in a 2-2 draw against Philadelphia, MLS said Friday.
⚽ Inside Malaysian club's world-record streak
Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have made a habit of breaking records, and now they've topped a global one that stood for 32 years.
Bayern: New treatment caused Musiala collapses
Bayern Munich have been aware of Jamal Musiala's neurological issue for at least a year, board member for sport Max Eberl said Friday.
Villa boss Emery hints at Watkins, Martínez exits
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery admits Ollie Watkins could be the next big-name player to leave the club this summer, while also revealing Emiliano Martínez has asked to move.
Ronaldo starts 25th season with 977th career goal
Cristiano Ronaldo began his 25th season as a professional with his 977th career goal as he came off the bench to help Al Nassr secure a 4-0 win on Friday.
Sources: Concacaf, UEFA discuss joint Nations Lg.
Concacaf and UEFA are in discussions to create a combined Nations League competition that could begin as soon as the fall of 2028, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Paredes gets 10-match ban for WCup final brawl
FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final.
Sources: Man United agree $96M deal for Baleba
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Brighton for midfielder Carlos Baleba, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Champs Arsenal start Prem with rout of Coventry
Arsenal made light work of Premier League new boys Coventry City as they began their title defence with a statement 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
Caught World Cup fever? Here's how to follow USMNT stars' club careers
Did you get swept up in World Cup excitement? ESPN outlines how to follow the USMNT's stars overseas now.
Ian Darke's best- and worst-case scenarios for every Premier League club
Arsenal rolled to the Premier League title in 2025-26, but what will the new season hold? Ian Darke makes his best- and worst-case scenario forecasts for all 20 teams.
2026 FC 100: Kane, Yamal, Messi among best men's soccer players
We rank the top 100 players in men's soccer, including those who starred at this summer's World Cup.
Breaking down 10 years of FC 100: Top countries, trends, all-time starting XI
For the 10th anniversary edition of the FC 100, let's take a look at the big takeaways from a decade of ranking the best men's soccer players.
Wild boars pile problems onto relegated Oviedo
Real Oviedo were relegated from La Liga in Spain last season and their preparations to bounce back have been interrupted by wild boars at their training ground.
Mbappé, Viní Jr, Bellingham can fit - Mourinho
José Mourinho admitted he faces a "difficult" task fitting Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham into his starting 11.
Thomas Partey joins Al Shabab on free transfer
Thomas Partey has signed for Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab, the club announced on Friday.