Destiny Destino

A question regarding the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been shut down as the Iran women's national football team coach and captain said they had enjoyed a "good preparation" for the Women's Asian Cup in Australia.

U.S. youth national team starlet Noahkai Banks, a potential pick for this summer's senior World Cup squad, has said he is still considering whether his international future lies with the U.S. or Germany.

Consultations will be held about measures to combat players covering their mouth when confronting opponents during matches, it was announced on Saturday.

Manchester City and Manchester United are set for a battle to sign Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Inter Miami CF beat Independiente del Valle 2-1 on Thursday night in Puerto Rico with goals from Santiago Morales and Lionel Messi to conclude the team's preseason friendly tour.

Neymar broke his 2026 goal drought in spectacular fashion on Thursday, leading Santos to a 2-1 victory over Vasco da Gama in the fourth round of the Brasileirão.

Former England and Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is in advanced talks to join Brazilian top-tier club Corinthians, sources told ESPN.

Luis Enrique's defending champs looked a shadow of their former selves, only just edging past Monaco.

And then there were 16. Who has what it takes to win the Champions League?

Vinícius Junior is back to his best. That's the only good news for Real Madrid, who were sloppy and disorganized vs. Benfica despite making the round of 16.

Trailing 5-2 after the first leg, Juventus went 3-0 up in the return match -- despite playing almost the entire second half with 10 men following Lloyd Kelly's sending-off -- to take the game to extra time.

Let's overreact to the latest fixtures of a potentially epic Premier League season, from Spurs' dire straits to Chelsea's shot at unwanted history.

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said his federation promised everyone will be safe at a friendly against Iceland in Queretaro this Wednesday amid recent security concerns across the country that emerged after the killing of a powerful cartel leader.

Inter Milan limped out of the Champions League with a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to Bodø/Glimt -- knocked out in the playoff round 5-2 on aggregate -- in what is being labeled as one of the biggest upsets in competition history.

MLS has hired a search firm to lead the recruitment drive for a potential successor to league commissioner Don Garber, whose contract expires at the end of 2027.

Mexico plans to go ahead with the friendly match against Iceland scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Corregidora Stadium in Queretaro amid unrest and violence in the country, sources told ESPN.

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick had high praise for goalkeeper Senne Lammens after a 1-0 win against Everton in the Premier League on Monday.

Orlando City SC is in talks to sign Atlético Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann, a source told ESPN.

As the 2026 Major League Soccer season gets into action, ESPN looks at the new campaign to see what we can expect from the African players in MLS this year.

Ben White could leave Arsenal this summer, while Luka Modric is reportedly open to returning home to Croatia. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has said his side aren't letting themselves get 'carried away' after recent form has put them firmly in contention for Champions League qualification, while praising the role of veteran midfielder Casemiro.

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Former U.S. Open tennis champion Sloane Stephens and former U.S. men's national soccer player Jozy Altidore are ending their marriage after four years.

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is drawing interest from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Lionel Messi is never far from his next record or landmark, and he begins the 2026 MLS season on the verge of another huge milestone: his 900th goal.

Europe's biggest international rugby competition is underway, and for the likes of Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta, the sport has been a source of inspiration.

Paris Saint-Germain have asked Manchester City to let them know if Erling Haaland ever becomes available. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Former United States forward Jozy Altidore has joined NBA star Russell Westbrook as part of the OKC for Soccer ownership group, the organization said Thursday.

We had a very entertaining week of first leg knockout playoff matches in UEFA Champions League! ESPN FC's writers pick out their highs and lows of the tournament to this point.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his team have only themselves to blame after surrendering a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with rock-bottom Wolves at Molineux, adding that all criticism of his side was fair after the capitulation.

FIFA representatives failed to clarify how Foxborough will cover nearly $8 million in World Cup security costs during a tense town meeting Tuesday night.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé's frustrating season continued when he came off with an apparent injury during the first half of the Champions League playoff against Monaco on Tuesday.

José Mourinho criticized Vinícius Júnior's goal celebration after the forward scored in Real Madrid's 1-0 Champions League win at Benfica, before a confrontation in which the player said he was racially abused.

Manchester United are considering a shock move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Neymar made his return for Santos on Sunday, playing his first minutes since having minor left knee surgery on Dec. 22.

Real Madrid's Victor Valdepeñas is among Arsenal's favored options as Mikel Arteta aims to further reinforce his back line in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

With the playoff round draw complete, here's how it impacts the round of 16, the format and the rest of the bracket.

Man United are looking to Serie A for a defender, while Chicago Fire are willing to go "all in" to sign Robert Lewandowski. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Juventus officials expressed their fury and what they called an "unacceptable" and "embarrassing" decision to send off defender Pierre Kalulu in Saturday's dramatic loss to rivals Inter Milan.

Mohamed Salah has described teammate Dominik Szoboszlai as "one of the best players in the world" after the Hungary international scored for Liverpool in their 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Liam Delap admitted "I shouldn't have waited" after bizarrely celebrating what he wrongly thought was a Chelsea goal in their 4-0 win against Hull.

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Igor Tudor as their new head coach, the club have confirmed.

Man City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are tracking Brenford's Igor Thiago, while Man United look to move on André Onana. Transfer Talk has the latest.

If Jamaica can qualify for the 2026 World Cup in next month's playoffs, the Reggae Boyz might just have the best kits of any team at the tournament.

Diego Simeone said Julián Álvarez's goal and assist in Atlético Madrid's 4-0 Copa del Rey thrashing of Barcelona will help the forward reset after ending an 11-game scoring drought.

Arsenal's draw at Brentford only put more pressure on themselves in the Premier League title race as they failed to respond to Man City's recent form.

With Man United legends Gary Neville and David Beckham leading the charge, Salford City are hoping to become 'the best small club in the world' by 2030. An FA Cup tie at Man City this weekend won't hurt either.

Nottingham Forest sacked coach Sean Dyche on Wednesday, following his team's 0-0 draw with Premier League bottom-club Wolves, the team announced.

Man City did their job beating Fulham to stay in the PL title race. Can Arsenal do the same thing?

Marseille head coach Roberto De Zerbi has left the club following their 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint Germain on Sunday.