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Premier League returns! Live updates as Arsenal face Coventry
The 2026-27 Premier League season begins as defending champions Arsenal take on newly promoted Coventry City.
Men's transfer grades: Arsenal get a B for Konsa
The 2026 summer transfer window is open. Here is how we rated the biggest deals.
Sources: Tottenham agree $102M deal for Savinho
Tottenham have agreed a deal worth up to £85 million to sign Savinho from Manchester City, sources have told ESPN.
Ranking the 25 best players in the NWSL right now: Rodman? Lavelle? Who's No. 1?
We're two-thirds of the way through the NWSL season, so let's rank the best 25 players so far!
Big questions, predictions for Barcelona, Real Madrid as LaLiga campaigns begin
Barcelona and Real Madrid have both spent big in the summer transfer window, but what do our writers predict will happen in LaLiga this season.
If Barcelona want a striker like Julián Álvarez, they have to sign one of these guys
Barcelona want a No. 9 striker but have been unable to land their first-choice target of Julián Álvarez. Who should they go for instead? And what do the stats tell us?
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal want Yildiz as Al Hilal add Martinelli to shortlist
Arsenal are looking into the possibility of signing Kenan Yildiz from Juventus. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Pulisic, Friedel, Dempsey: Best Premier League careers in USMNT history
With the Premier League kicking off and several Americans set to play big minutes in 2026-27, ESPN ranks the best careers by U.S. players in the league.
Curtis Jones' exit means Liverpool have no local players now. Is that a problem?
Curtis Jones was the last local lad in this Liverpool squad. But for a club associated with the likes of Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, is that an issue?
European soccer predictions: Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga and more
The new season has arrived! Which teams will win silverware? ESPN's writers predict it all.
Weekend predictions: Liverpool or Newcastle? Can Mourinho win first match of Madrid return?
Julien Laurens makes his predictions for the opening weekend of Premier League action and beyond, including Liverpool's stiff test vs. Newcastle.
What's going on with Man City's 115 charges?
It's been several years since the Premier League announced charges against Man City. On the eve of the new campaign, why are we still waiting for a resolution?
Carrick: Man United easy start talk 'ridiculous'
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has hit back at suggestions that Manchester United have been given a favourable start to the Premier League season.
Sources: Brighton reject $68M Liverpool Minteh bid
Liverpool have had a £50 million ($68m) bid for Brighton & Hove Albion's Yankuba Minteh rejected, sources told ESPN.
USMNT's Aaronson inks new 3-year deal at Leeds
United States attacker Brenden Aaronson has signed a new three-year contract to stay at Leeds United, the club announced Thursday.
Sources: City in talks for Palmeiras winger Elias
Manchester City are in talks over a deal for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, sources have told ESPN.
Ronaldinho, 46, arrives to restart career in Italy
Brazil great Ronaldinho has landed in Ravenna, a city more famous for its nearby beaches than its soccer team.