Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 1, 2023, 01:37 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he will stay in Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr next season, but said that the Saudi Pro League (SPL) needs to improve to become one of the world’s top leagues. Ronaldo, 38, scored 14 goals in 16 games for Riyadh-based

Associated Press Jun 1, 2023, 05:58 PM ET An anti-racism group on Thursday called on the head referee of the Champions League final to distance himself from a far-right politician in Poland, and UEFA said it wanted “urgent clarification” ahead of the Champions League final. “A further announcement will be made [Friday], after reviewing all

Julien Laurens Alex Kirkland Jun 1, 2023, 09:56 AM ET Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires this month to join Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, sources have told ESPN. ESPN reported earlier this week that Benzema was offered a two-year contract worth €400 million to move to Saudi in January, the

May 31, 2023, 07:33 PM ET AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho said he was uncertain about his future at the club following their 4-1 penalty shootout defeat in the Europa League final against Sevilla on Wednesday. The defeat meant Roma failed to qualify for next season’s Champions League and prompted questions about whether the 60-year-old

Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerMay 31, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Lionel Messi was among the stars modelling Paris Saint-Germain’s new kit even though his contract is due to expire. Is it a sign that he’s staying? Nike Paris Saint-Germain have unveiled their new home kit for the 2023-24 season, and while the retro-inspired design is certain

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 31, 2023, 09:08 AM ET Harry Maguire will hold talks with Erik ten Hag to discuss his Manchester United future after the end of the season, sources have told ESPN. Maguire has endured a frustrating campaign at Old Trafford, making just 16 starts in all competitions and only eight in the Premier

May 30, 2023, 11:38 PM ET The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Miami, Barca to team up

Rodrigo Faez, Madrid correspondentMay 30, 2023, 10:57 AM ET Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign Joselu on a season-long loan from Espanyol, a source has told ESPN. Joselu joined Espanyol after suffering relegation with Alaves last season but included a clause in his contract which would allow him to move on loan to

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens May 29, 2023, 03:35 PM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he told club president Joan Laporta that he would like to have Lionel Messi back next season and said he speaks to his former teammate regularly about a possible return to the team. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 29, 2023, 10:49 AM ET Another Premier League season is over, and the winners and losers have been confirmed. Manchester City have won a fifth title in the past six years and might yet end the campaign with a historic treble. Arsenal ran them close, while Manchester United and Newcastle returned to