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Messi scores twice, takes season tally to 25 in Miami win at Atlanta
Messi carried Inter Miami past Atlanta United 3-1 on Saturday, scoring twice in the second half to reach 25 goals on the season. The two solo efforts …
GK Martínez taken to hospital for 'precautionary' head injury tests
Emi Martínez underwent surgery after suffering a head injury during Chelsea's Premier League win over Everton on Saturday. The Aston Villa goalkeeper …
'Best in the world' Yamal propels Barcelona to record-equaling LaLiga start
Barcelona demolished Real Betis 5-2 to match the best start to a LaLiga season ever. Hansi Flick's side now sits level with the record for most points…
Source: Chicago, Portland join race to host 2031 Women's World Cup games
Chicago and Portland have thrown their hats in the ring to host matches during the 2031 Women's World Cup. Both cities confirmed their entry into the …
Maresca plays down Haaland injury fears after City star limps off
Haaland limped off in the closing stages of Manchester City's 3-2 win over Ipswich, but Enzo Maresca downplayed any serious injury concerns. The strik…
Villa's Manzambi shows Newcastle what they missed out on
Aston Villa picked up a win against Newcastle, with Johan Manzambi scoring the decisive goal. The moment carried extra weight because Manzambi turned …
Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes
BBC Football is running a quiz day featuring three challenges for fans. "Who Am I?" tests your knowledge of player identities through clues. "Five in …
Ranked: Who are the best 50 players in the Premier League so far this season?
ESPN Soccer released its annual Premier League Top 50 rankings for the 2026-27 season, identifying the league's best performers so far this campaign. …
Why does Haaland score so many goals? Because he's elite at staying onside
Haaland's goal-scoring dominance owes as much to positioning as pure finishing. The Manchester City striker excels at something most fans never discus…
Real Madrid want Tebas to resign after Nazi propaganda reference
Real Madrid called for LaLiga president Javier Tebas to resign after he compared the club's campaign against referees to Nazi propaganda techniques. T…
Zambia players to miss several NWSL games due to Ebola travel restrictions
Zambian internationals playing in the NWSL will miss multiple weeks of matches due to mandatory 21-day quarantine protocols. The players must sit out …
Maresca calls for Man City 'bananas' at Etihad
Enzo Maresca wants Manchester City's Etihad Stadium packed with inflatable bananas when Ipswich visits this weekend. The Ipswich manager is calling on…
Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes
BBC Football is running a trio of quizzes to test your knowledge of the game. The "Who Am I?" challenge asks you to identify a player from clues. "Fiv…
Does Scott's Disney+ exit unmask wider issue in coverage of women's game?
Alex Scott's exit from her Disney+ presenter role has exposed a real problem. Broadcasters are still struggling to commit resources and visibility to …
UCL Matchday 2: Cheers to Viking! Man United mess; Barcelona and PSG impress
Champions League Matchday 2 delivered fireworks across Europe. Bayern Munich got a scare from a tiny Norwegian outfit that refused to roll over, while…
Shakhtar's Champions League win vs. AEK was more than just a game
Shakhtar Donetsk beat AEK Athens in the Champions League, but the result barely matters. The real story is that Shakhtar haven't played at home since …
Man United's Martínez issues apology for post-match outburst after meeting
Lisandro Martínez apologized for his post-match criticism of Manchester United's board after the 2-0 loss to Atlético Madrid. The defender met with cl…
Infantino apologizes to FIFA Council, avoids key issues
Gianni Infantino apologized to FIFA Council members during Thursday's meetings but offered nothing beyond the mea culpa. His critics wanted answers an…
U.S. prodigy Sullivan sets latest MLS record, says performance was 'terrible'
Cavan Sullivan made another record at 16 years old. The Philadelphia Union midfielder became the youngest player ever to record an assist in MLS histo…
Minus 17 to European dreams as Bournemouth fairytale continues
Bournemouth beat an opponent at home in European competition for the first time in the club's 127-year history. The Cherries added another chapter to …
The Andorran club making history with a Pochettino in the team
Maurizio Pochettino is joining Inter Club d'Escaldes, making the Andorran club a footnote in European football history. The move represents something …
Sources: FIFA set to change rules that led to Balogun World Cup red card reversal
FIFA is moving to tighten its rules after the messy reversal of Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension, according to sources who spoke with ESPN. The…
UCL talking points, MD2: Who's to blame for Man United mess? Chaos bad for Madrid?
Manchester United's Champions League campaign is already a mess. The team's defensive vulnerabilities and midfield chaos left them exposed in Matchday…
Mourinho takes blame for Madrid struggles before late rally stuns Roma
Mourinho owned Madrid's sluggish performance at Roma in Wednesday's Champions League clash, but his team answered back in stunning fashion. Down 3-1, …
Miami, Messi clinch playoffs with win over NYCFC
Inter Miami clinched a playoff spot Wednesday night with a win over New York City FC at home. The result secures the Herons' postseason berth and cont…
Sources: Man United assessing Martínez comments as player releases statement
Manchester United's hierarchy is investigating comments Lisandro Martínez made following the 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid. The club ha…
St. Louis City unbeaten run reaches record 21 after draw with Whitecaps
St. Louis City hit 21 consecutive games without a loss after drawing 0-0 with Vancouver on Wednesday night. That's a new MLS record, breaking the prev…