Soccer

9:08 AM ET There have been player presentations almost every week at Barcelona this summer. July began with the unveiling ceremonies of Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen, two players signed on free transfers. Then came Raphinha from Leeds United, Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich and Jules Kounde from Sevilla at a cost of over €150

9:22 AM ET Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara will be out of action for up to six weeks because of injury, sources have told ESPN. The Spain international limped off the pitch early in the second half with a suspected hamstring strain during Saturday’s 2-2 Premier League draw at Fulham. – Premier League team-by-team guide and

9:03 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Manchester United have withdrawn their interest in Marko Arnautovic, sources have told ESPN. The club were in talks with Bologna about a deal for the former Stoke City and West Ham United striker but sources have told ESPN the Italian side’s demands scuppered any

4:43 AM ET Tor-Kristian Karlsen Every top club has exciting young talent ready to make the step up and get on the transfer radar of Europe’s elite sides. 2 Related As the 2022-23 campaign kicks off around the continent, our resident scout looks at the next group of players who could follow the path of

4:00 AM ET HELSINKI, Finland — As Real Madrid begin their quest to win six trophies in a single season, it’s remarkable how serene and untroubled their panorama is compared to the turbulence facing almost every domestic and European rival. Their daunting challenge begins with the UEFA Supercup here in Helsinki, against Europa League winners

11:34 AM ET We’re back! The European football season is back! Three of the big five leagues — England‘s Premier League, France‘s Ligue 1 and the German Bundesliga — kicked off this past weekend, and while we wait for Italy‘s Serie A and Spain‘s LaLiga next weekend, we’ve got a lot to review from an

10:01 AM ET It’s that time of the year again — you’ve done your Premier League fantasy draft and are now checking which picks have worked out and which have let you down. If you selected any Manchester United players, it might already be a good time to move them on. The painful reality for

2:36 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United are in talks to sign Benjamin Sesko and Marko Arnautovic, sources have told ESPN. United have made contact with Bologna about former Stoke and West Ham striker Arnautovic after Erik ten Hag pressed the club to sign an experienced forward who would be content with a back up

1:57 PM ET LONDON — Welcome to the Premier League, Erling Haaland! The big summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund scored both goals — including a penalty — to give Man City a 2-0 win over West Ham in the defending champions’ season opener. – Report: West Ham 0-2 Man City | Premier League table |

11:33 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER — The Erik ten Hag era at Manchester United has promised a lot since the former Ajax manager arrived at the end of the 2021-22 season, but the 2022-23 season has begun with the same kind of performance and the same kind of result. Cristiano Ronaldo began the game

9:51 AM ET LONDON — Fulham showed they don’t want to be in the Premier League just to make up the numbers again as they came close to beating Liverpool at Craven Cottage, with the game finishing as a 2-2 draw.. – Report: Fulham 1-0 Liverpool | Premier League table | Next Prem fixtures Aleksandar

5:00 PM ET Lionel Messi celebrates with Neymar after scoring one of his two goals against Clermont. Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images Lionel Messi scored a sensational bicycle-kick goal as Paris Saint-Germain began the defence of their Ligue 1 title with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Clermont at the Stade Gabriel Montpied on Saturday. Messi

7:35 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona face a race against time to be able to register all of their new signings for the start of LaLiga next weekend, sources have told ESPN. LaLiga informed Barca this week they will need to pull a fourth financial lever if they want to have everyone available

4:53 PM ET Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League season to help Arsenal to victory over Crystal Palace. Marc Atkins/Getty Images Arsenal made a winning start to the season as a goal in either half gave Mikel Arteta’s side a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the opening game of the

8:00 AM ET As United States international Brenden Aaronson struck a surprise winner for FC Salzburg in a friendly against Barcelona in Austria on Aug. 4, 2021, Barca president Joan Laporta’s activity on his phone alerted the other members of the club’s travelling delegation to an issue. Less than 24 hours later, the nature of

5:00 AM ET With the 2022-23 Premier League season upon us, clubs in England’s top flight have spent the past few weeks unveiling their new selection of playing kits for the campaign to their fans. 2 Related As always, inspiration has been sourced from far and wide, with some teams delving into their past in

2:07 PM ET LA Galaxy have completed the signing of youngster Riqui Puig from Barcelona on a free transfer, the MLS club announced Thursday. ESPN reported on Tuesday that the 22-year-old was set to join the Major League Soccer club. – MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games, replays (U.S. only) The midfielder has put pen

10:00 AM ET It’s finally here! The 2022-23 Premier League season begins Friday as Crystal Palace host Arsenal, and it’s been a summer of quiet revolution up and down the table. From new signings to notable exits, from big clubs like Man City and Liverpool trying to reinvent themselves to the continuing projects at Arsenal