Luis Saurez stepped up in the absence of Lionel Messi to score a hat-trick in Barcelona’s emphatic 5-1 win over Real Madrid at the Camp Nou. BARCELONA, Spain — Gerard Pique says Barcelona are “better than ever” after a Luis Suarez hat trick helped them thump Real Madrid 5-1 and leave Julen Lopetegui on the

10:51 PM ET Raul Ruidiaz scored two late goals, including the winner in second-half stoppage time, as the Seattle Sounders rallied for a 2-1 victory against the visiting San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday afternoon to earn a first-round bye in the MLS playoffs. The Sounders, who entered the regular-season finale in fourth place in the

3:03 PM ET * Leicester netted late equaliser to secure 1-1 draw with West Ham * Balbuena opened the scoring for West Ham on 30 minutes * Noble shown straight red card on 38 minutes for challenge on Ndidi * Ndidi’s deflected effort on 89 minutes secured draw for Leicester * Leicester’s Amartey suffered serious

Anger over the A-League’s controversial video review system is set to reach fever pitch after Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel’s send-off in a 2-0 derby loss to Sydney FC. The Sky Blues continued their dominance over the Wanderers on Saturday, courtesy of Adam Le Fondre and Alex Brosque goals either side of half-time at the

After Jose Mourinho compared Man United’s ambitions to Everton’s, the ESPN FC crew give their views on what appears to be a recurring theme. David De Gea has said he is focused on winning at Manchester United rather than signing a new contract at the club. The goalkeeper, 27, has a contract until next summer

Steve McManaman gives his verdict on Julen Lopetegui’s remaining time at Real Madrid and breaks down who the next manager could be. Following Real Madrid’s disastrous display against Viktoria Plzen, the FC boys don’t give them any chance against Barcelona in El Clásico this weekend. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he is considering taking

Absa Premiership leaders Bidvest Wits have opened up a four-point lead at the top of the table after a 1-0 victory over Highlands Park at the Bidvest Stadium on Friday. Thulani Hlatshwayo scored the only goal of the game in the first half to secure the win for The Clever Boys, who have now completed

Patrick Vieira has told Mario Balotelli he must lose more weight before he can get back to his best form for Nice and begin to play regularly. Balotelli arrived two weeks late for the start of preseason training as a result of a failed move to Marseille, and the former Manchester City and Liverpool striker

Arsenal are flying high and have scored some brilliant goals of recent. Can they carry this run of play into title contention? LONDON — Danny Welbeck kept Arsenal’s winning run going by scoring the only goal in Thursday’s 1-0 victory over Sporting Lisbon as the Gunners took an iron grip of their Europa League group.

Mauro Icardi was the hero in Inter’s dramatic Derby della Madonnina win over Milan, but where does his goal rank among Serie A’s best on Matchday 9? Mauro Icardi’s heroics and Gianluigi Donnarumma’s positioning are the focus of the FC crew’s attention after Inter bested Milan in the Milan derby. Mauro Icardi put a fitting