Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu says the club is ‘waiting for Xavi’ to finish in Qatar before welcoming him back. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has told ESPN FC in an exclusive interview that he wants Lionel Messi to remain linked to the club forever. ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe comes on the show to reveal the

3:50 PM ET Sevilla improved their chances of qualifying for the Champions League by beating fellow top-four chasers Alaves 2-0 at home on Thursday with goals from Roque Mesa and Pablo Sarabia to move within one point of fourth-placed Getafe. Sevilla last week lost a crucial game 1-0 at home to Valencia, who are fifth,

ESPN’s ‘Always Late’ host Katie Nolan spends the weekend with title-chasing Liverpool. Catch her full experience on ESPN+ It was a winning midweek for the column, which backed 3/1 and 13/8 winners. The action continues this weekend with the FA Cup semifinals and some crucial games in the Premier League, including Friday’s clash between Southampton

The crew weigh up Neymar’s level after he fell outside the top 10 in ESPN Brazil’s poll of greatest post-Pele players for the Selecao. Football great Pele will remain in hospital indefinitely while he is treated for a urinary infection, but says he’s feeling better, according to a member of his personal staff. The 78-year-old spent the

With the race as close as ever, the FC guys debate who among Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea or Man United are best poised to claim a top-four spot. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents

Adelaide United kept their finals hopes on track with a hard fought 1-0 win over Central Coast. Melbourne Victory put an end to Perth Glory’s 13 game win streak as they ran out 2-0 winners. Oriol Riera hit a double as Western Sydney Wanderers eased past a toothless Melbourne City 3-0. A hat-trick from David

Lyon are set to extend the contract of manager Bruno Genesio, according to ESPN FC sources. Lyon manager Bruno Genesio will be given a contract extension despite rumours that Jose Mourinho had been in line to take over as coach, sources close to the club have told ESPN. Former Manchester United and Chelsea boss Mourinho

Raphael Honigstein assesses the possibility that Jadon Sancho will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer. Jad-move-on for United

Wayne Rooney and D.C. United returned to the top of the Eastern Conference table, extending their unbeaten streak to a club record 14 games. D.C. United left-back Joseph Mora will undergo surgery for a broken jaw suffered after an ugly collision in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Orlando City SC, the club has announced. Mora, 26, was

The Australian women’s team will get an early indication of their World Cup prospects when they face defending champions the United States in a friendly in Denver on Thursday. The Matildas, under new boss Ante Milicic, made short work of New Zealand, South Korea and Argentina to win the inaugural Cup of Nations on home