11:57 AM ET Lionel Messi and Argentina will kick off the semifinals against Croatia on Dec. 13. Matthias Hangst/Getty Images The 2022 World Cup semifinal are here. After a thrilling round of 16 and quarterfinals, we’re into the business end of the tournament with four teams remaining. There’s plenty of star power, great matchups and top

5:00 AM ET Sophie Lawson Castellanos is adjusting nicely to life at Man City so far, but Sunday’s visit of derby rivals United represents a stern test. Visionhaus/Getty Images The rebirth of Manchester City Women‘s team in 2014 coincided with what would be considered a large shake up in women’s football in England. The wheels were

7:06 PM ET Nick JuddTransfer writer With just a few weeks remaining before the opening of the January transfer window, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: City take notice of Theo’s World Cup

2:43 PM ET RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo‘s future is the subject of intense speculation following Manchester United‘s decision to cancel the 37-year-old’s contract last month. It means that the former Real Madrid and Juventus forward is now available to sign for any club as a free agent, but despite his incredible track record

10:53 PM ET ESPN News Services LUSAIL, Qatar — Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. He was 48. US media seated near him said Wahl fell back in his seat in the press box

3:48 PM ET AL-RAYYAN, Qatar — When Marquinhos strode up and kissed the ball ahead of Brazil‘s fourth penalty kick, Neymar was down on his knees in midfield. He looked as if he was sobbing, as if the moment was too big to take in. Marquinhos would either score, which meant Neymar would be up

11:30 AM ET Sam Borden Close ESPN Senior Writer Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. DOHA, Qatar — About two hours after the final whistle blew and their World Cup ended, the players of the

1:42 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi has said he is confident Lionel Messi will stay at the club and expressed his interest in signing Manchester United‘s Marcus Rashford on a free transfer. Messi’s contract at PSG runs out next June and reports have linked the Argentina captain with a move to Major League

5:07 PM ET After a two-day pause, the World Cup returns to action on Friday as the quarterfinals kick off. Eight teams are left in the tournament, and there is no shortage of star power and intrigue. Regardless of who moves on to the semifinals, we certainly expect a high degree of drama and heartbreak!

6:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent DOHA, Qatar — Not many players have ever experienced the feeling of taking a penalty in a World Cup shootout. After more than two hours of draining knockout football and with the hopes of a nation — and sometimes history — resting on your shoulders, it can come down to