European Championship Qualifying: Denis Cheryshev (16′) Belgium 1-1 Russia Gab Marcotti joins ESPN FC to talk Real Madrid’s chances of signing Eden Hazard this summer. Eden Hazard made amends for Thibaut Courtois’ goalkeeping howler with two goals in Belgium’s 3-1 win over Russia. European Championship Qualifying: Eden Hazard (88′) Belgium 3-1 Russia Real Madrid goalkeeper

Ronaldo and Messi return to international duty, and it’s not unthinkable that their eternal rivalry will stretch to the 2022 World Cup. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are back on Friday. It’s been two-hundred and sixty-five days since we last saw them, each bowing out on the same day, at the same stage of the

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. Ander Herrar-tarah? Could one of the architects of Manchester United’s up-tick in fortunes be about to vacate

Alexis Nunes and Ale Moreno flex their knowledge in predicting European Qualifying fixtures containing Belgium, England and France. Jadon Sancho seemed to be enjoying England training with his ankle-breaking skills versus Harry Maguire and his panenka penalty. Euro 2020 qualifying dominates the landscape over the next few days as England begin their campaign at home

Jadon Sancho seemed to be enjoying England training with his ankle-breaking skills versus Harry Maguire and his panenka penalty. Premier League clubs are dominating this season’s Champions League, but how do they fare in Shaka Hislop’s latest power rankings? Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has withdrawn from the England squad for their European Championship qualifiers due

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol recalls his side’s 1989 title challenge failure as caution for Manchester City in their quest for a quadruple. Manchester City have joined Manchester United and Real Madrid in tracking Benfica attacking midfielder Joao Felix, a source has told ESPN FC. The 19-year-old, who has been labelled the “new Cristiano Ronaldo” made his

Angel Di María looked unstoppable against Marseille, scoring twice and providing the opening goal assist in a strong win at Le Parc des Princes. Dani Alves has agreed to extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain for at least one more season, sources close to the player have confirmed to ESPN FC. After months of negotiations,

Gab Marcotti shares his takeaways from a Milan derby that ‘had everything,’ as Inter move up to third with a victory over their biggest rivals. The final Derby della Madonnina had a little bit of everything as Inter were able to beat back a late Milan charge to prevail over their eternal rivals. Inter Milan

Shaka Hislop chooses not to get drawn into comparisons between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi following the Argentine’s 33rd La Liga hat trick. It’s not often a player gets a standing ovation … from a stadium full of opposing fans. Such a plaudit is enough to top our Player Power Rankings. Our global editors pick

Check out all 42 goals from the weekend’s Serie A action, including the scintillating Milan derby that saw Inter prevail at the San Siro. Nicolo Zaniolo had not played a match in Serie A less than a year ago, but could now be set to make his first appearance for Italy this week. Zaniolo, 19,