1:51 PM ET The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) echoed FIFA’s message of focusing on the football at the World Cup in Qatar, saying the time has come for “disagreements to take a back seat” with the tournament kicking off in two weeks. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the sport should not be dragged into

2:57 AM ET Referee Facundo Tello issued 10 red cards in the match. Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images World Cup referee Facundo Tello dished out 10 red cards in Argentina’s Champions Trophy final on Sunday after Racing Club midfielder Carlos Alcaraz sparked a melee in front of the Boca Juniors fans with his match-winning goal celebration. With the

1:48 PM ET Salah was the star on Sunday and Liverpool couldn’t be happier, with the Egypt international’s two goals proving enough to grab all three points at Tottenham. Marc Atkins/Getty Images Mohamed Salah‘s first-half brace was the difference as Jurgen Klopp’s embattled Liverpool side racked up a 2-1 win at Tottenham in Sunday’s big Premier

9:44 PM ET Gareth Bale acknowledged he seems to have a knack for scoring in finals after he became the first player to score in Champions League and MLS Cup finals when helping LAFC to win Major League Soccer’s championship for the first time on Saturday. Bale headed in a dramatic equalizer in the 128th

5:02 PM ET Associated Press American left back Sam Vines injured a leg and needed surgery, eliminating him from consideration for the United States World Cup roster. Right back Sergino Dest missed his second straight match for AC Milan with what the club called adductor fatigue earlier in the week. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,

11:12 PM ET Cesar Hernandez LOS ANGELES — Not even Hollywood finest could have written the script that played out Saturday in the MLS Cup title win for LAFC. Headlined by leading men such as Carlos Vela, Giorgio Chiellini and Gareth Bale, who are massive stars on their own, LAFC were heavy favorites against the

1:30 PM ET Adam Brown Erling Haaland came off the bench to score the winning goal for Manchester City. Tom Flathers/Manchester City FC via Getty Images Manchester City went to the top of the Premier League table on Saturday but they left it late to secure a 2-1 win over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. –

6:00 AM ET With her contract running down at Manchester City last season, England right-back Lucy Bronze had her pick of clubs. There was interest from clubs in Europe and America’s top flight, the NWSL, but she was very clear with her agent: only the best of the best. For Bronze, that meant Lyon or

12:37 PM ET Bruce Schoenfeld In 2022, Manuel Pellegrini led Real Betis to their third Copa del Rey title. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) SEVILLE, Spain — When Manuel Pellegrini folds his lanky frame into a chair at the Real Betis training facility, he has time on his mind. He isn’t hurried, but his

Nov 3, 2022 The idea came from the late Mino Raiola, the super agent hated by clubs, adored by his clients and forever dividing opinion. And, like a lot of his public pronouncements, his idea was seen as part-provocation, part self-interest, part-showmanship. But it also cut through the BS and laid bare the game’s many