10:44 AM ET Ex-Belgium international Radja Nainggolan has been suspended for general misconduct. Photo by Joris Verwijst/Orange Pictures/BSR Agency/Getty Images Royal Antwerp midfielder Radja Nainggolan has been suspended indefinitely for general behaviour that reflected badly on the Belgian Pro League team, the club said in a statement on Monday. The former Inter Milan and AS Roma

9:44 AM ET Chelsea boss Graham Potter believes Kepa Arrizabalaga‘s transformation should serve as an example to other players who fear their career at the club is at risk. The 28-year-old became the world’s most expensive goalkeeper when the Blues paid Athletic Club Bilbao £71.4 million in 2018 but he fell out of favour under

11:05 AM ET The following is an edited excerpt from Ryan O’Hanlon’s forthcoming book, “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.” The book comes out tomorrow (Oct. 18), and you can order a copy here or purchase one from your local bookseller. This excerpt comes from a chapter about the ongoing efforts — and

1:39 PM ET This weekend in European soccer had huge games and massive talking points galore. From Real Madrid getting the better of Barcelona in the Clasico to a depleted Liverpool finding a way to beat Manchester City at Anfield in the clash of modern-day rivals, this weekend had everything. Elsewhere: Serie A’s title race

6:00 AM ET Liverpool‘s 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday did more than end the reigning Premier League champions’ unbeaten record this season; Mohamed Salah‘s decisive goal at Anfield also set up the prospect of the most unpredictable and open title race for years. Only the most optimistic Arsenal supporter would argue against the

Oct 14, 2022 Kylian Mbappe wants out at PSG and Real Madrid are keen, but what’s really going on? ESPN’s Insider Notebook has the latest. Jump to: Xabi Alonso tipped as potential Real Madrid manager | Man Utd wary of Barcelona’s Dalot interest | Man City identify key area to rebuild Kylian Mbappe’s complicated relationship

7:11 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe denied on Sunday that he wanted to leave the Parisian club in January, saying he was surprised by the news. “I never asked for my departure in January,” Mbappe told reporters after PSG’s 1-0 win over Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday. – Mbappe fallout: The striker,

11:30 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United were held to a frustrating goalless draw against Newcastle United in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) The hosts were left fuming after referee Craig Pawson ruled out two Cristiano Ronaldo strikes early

Oct 14, 2022 NEW YORK — There was a specific moment when I realized the power of El Clasico’s magnetic reach outside of Spain. The year was 2005. I was already living in New York City after moving there two years prior from London but had returned to the U.K. for a brief spell to

Oct 14, 2022 Tor-Kristian Karlsen The process of sacking a manager, or head coach (find out the difference between the two here), is never easy but when it comes to finding a replacement, things get even more complicated. Last week, we delved into what happens when a club decides to part ways with their boss