Arsenal was dealt a major blow on their quest to sign a 'world-class' striker when Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema (finally) proclaimed his wishes to remain in Spain earlier in the week. Benzema, who was linked with the Gunners for most of the summer, tweeted Monday, “For all those clowns who want to make believe things […]

When Ricardo Ferretti (nicknamed Tuca) was introduced this week as interim coach of the Mexican national team, he put on a display of a mild mannered man. This was not, by any means, the same man that many were accustomed to seeing, the one that berated journalists both on and off the pitch. The man that was […]

Manchester United have qualified for the 2015-16 UEFA Champions League group stages, and Louis van Gaal's men will now look ahead to competing against Europe's elite after a 2014-15 season without any continental trips. The three-time European champions won 3-1 at Old Trafford against Club Brugge in the playoff first leg and finished the job […]

Belgian international Kevin de Bruyne is expected to travel to England on Thursday to complete a £54 million move to from Wolfsburg to Manchester City, according to reports. The news comes after a summer of speculation linking the former Chelsea prospect with a return to the Premier League, with Wednesday's developments described as a breakthrough in […]

Coming into the season, Manchester United's biggest question was supposed to be in defense, where fans' brows furrowed when Daley Blind started the season at center back. Goalkeeper was also a doubt, with Sergio Romero chosen over the want-away David de Gea, while the additions of Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger in midfield hinted at a […]

ESPN will deliver expansive coverage of the Transfer Deadline Day worldwide on Tuesday across the web and television. Coverage begins at 3am ET on Tuesday with up-to-the-minute digital and video content from ESPN FC's studio in London. Then, at 9am ET, coverage continues with ESPN FC columnist Gabriele Marcotti live from Bristol, Connecticut, where he'll […]

Roma have completed the signing of defender Lucas Digne on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday. The France international, who was a reported target of Liverpool this summer, was keen to leave PSG to earn more playing time ahead of Euro 2016. Digne made just 21 starts in […]

Monaco have announced the signing of Real Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao on a season-long loan. Coentrao joined Real Madrid from Benfica in the summer of 2011 and helped Los Blancos to their last league title in his first season at the club. He was also a part of the squad that won the Champions League […]

Victor Wanyama was conspicuous in his absence from Southampton's traveling party for their Europa League clash in Denmark. The 24-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a late move to Tottenham to link up again with former Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino. Current manager Ronald Koeman again reiterated neither Wanyama nor reported Manchester United target Sadio […]

LA Galaxy left back Todd Dunivant, hampered throughout most of the last two Major League Soccer season with injuries, will retire at the end of the season, the team has announced. During his 13-year MLS career, Dunivant has been part of five MLS Cup-winning teams and was named to the league's Best XI after the 2011 […]

If you were asked who was the most improved European team of the season, you may have to think a little before admitting the season is too young for such a question. However, in the English Premier League, we’re already 3 games in and have completed the first round of one of the domestic cups, and one […]

Maybe Jurgen Klinsmann is right about John Brooks, Timothy Chandler and Ventura Alvarado, all of whom have labored lately in locking down consistent, starting spots at their clubs in Germany and Mexico. Maybe they got entangled in unfortunate circumstances as they merged back into club soccer a few weeks ago, fresh off United States men's […]

Real Sociedad have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Asier Illarramendi from Real Madrid. The 25-year-old returns to his former club in a reported 17 million euro deal just two years after leaving the San Sebastian outfit to join Los Blancos. Illarramendi, who was strongly linked with Liverpool this summer, has put pen to paper […]

One World Sports today announced that is has agreed a deal with Arsenal Football Club to continue broadcasting Arsenal TV to viewers in the United States with a long-term deal. Under the agreement, with international media rights agency MP & Silva, ONE World Sports will broadcast Arsenal’s games on delay throughout the 10-month season, including those from […]

Harry Redknapp believes Saido Berahino will join Tottenham, but insisted West Brom hold the trump cards. Spurs have had two bids rejected for the Albion striker, who saw a transfer request dismissed by his club on Monday. Press Association Sport understands the Baggies are believed to be aggravated by the north London club's approach, with […]