Football

7:13 AM ET FIFA and UEFA have spent the past three years testing out a new artificial-intelligence-based semi-automated offside technology (SAOT), and now it’s ready to be rolled out in the Champions League. Although SAOT was used by FIFA at the Club World Cup in February, and also by UEFA in the Super Cup between

11:18 AM ET Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. – How VAR

2:31 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe on Monday confirmed that Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba reached out to him and denied that the two had differences after Mbappe’s name came up in an extortion scandal currently under criminal investigation by French prosecutors. French prosecutors are investigating allegations that Pogba was the target of extortion

1:53 PM ET Rafael Leao bagged two goals and an assist to help AC Milan edge their rivals Inter, proving he can step up in big moments. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/AC Milan via Getty Images) Another thrilling weekend in the European football world gave fans plenty to talk about. Rafael Leao led AC Milan to victory

9:43 PM ET Another weekend of headlines, golazos and unpredictable finishes across Europe’s biggest leagues. From AC Milan securing the first derby win of the Serie A season to fans, coaches and players raging at VAR in the Premier League, there was no shortage of drama. ESPN correspondents Rob Dawson, Alex Kirkland, Julien Laurens, James

3:04 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Erik ten Hag said Manchester United are not ready to challenge the Premier League’s top teams despite ending table-topping Arsenal‘s perfect start to the season. United won 3-1 at Old Trafford to make it four wins in a row — a run that included a 2-1 victory over Liverpool. –

1:23 PM ET Marcus Rashford scored twice and summer signing Antony contributed a goal on his debut as Manchester United claimed an impressive 3-1 win over in-form Arsenal at Old Trafford. Antony opened the scoring in the 35th minute following his move from Ajax before Bukayo Saka responded for Arsenal, but Rashford’s brace ensured Erik

1:00 PM ET Harry Kane’s goal in Tottenham’s win against Fulham put him in the top three Premier League goal scorers of all time. Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images Harry Kane moved into outright third on the all-time Premier League goal charts by scoring in Tottenham Hotspur‘s 2-1 win over Fulham on Saturday. 2

12:30 PM ET Adam Brown Chelsea got back to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday as they completed a 2-1 comeback win over West Ham United at Stamford Bridge. A slow first half saw little created from either side. While Chelsea enjoyed the majority of the possession, much of their work was too

10:49 AM ET Associated Press Organisers of the World Cup in Qatar have finalised a policy to serve beer with alcohol to soccer fans at stadiums and fan zones in the Muslim-majority country. FIFA said Saturday fans will be allowed to buy Budweiser beer with alcohol within the eight stadium compounds — though not at

6:13 PM ET Marcelo will be back in European competition with Olympiakos this season. Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images Brazilian full back Marcelo has signed for Olympiakos after leaving European champions Real Madrid in the summer, the Greek champions announced on Friday. The club did not reveal the details of his contract but Greek

8:08 PM ET Associated Press United States defender Sergino Dest is hoping to get more playing time ahead of this year’s World Cup in Qatar after joining Serie A champion AC Milan on transfer deadline day. Milan also has the right to buy Dest from Barcelona at the end of the season-long loan deal for

5:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent As Erik ten Hag sat down for his news conference at Manchester United‘s Carrington training ground on Wednesday afternoon, he told reporters he wasn’t in a position to talk much about prospective new €95 million signing Antony until the paperwork was completed. His smile, though, said everything. By that point,

4:00 AM ET Tor-Kristian Karlsen The summer transfer window has been incredible, as the top clubs around Europe spent millions to try to strengthen their sides. 2 Related According to Transfermarkt, clubs across the English Premier League spent a colossal €2.24 billion during the window — the most ever — and there were some huge

7:25 PM ET The summer transfer window has reached the Sept. 1 deadline, and 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: Chelsea announce Aubameyang, Zakaria As the summer transfer window comes to a close,

2:20 PM ET The summer transfer window has reached the Sept. 1 deadline, and 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! TRANSFER DEADLINESLigue 1: 10 p.m. BST/5 p.m. ETLaLiga: 11 p.m. BST/6 p.m. ETPremier League: 11

6:22 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo still has hope of finding a way out of Manchesrer United before the transfer window closes Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images WINDOW SHUTS: Premier League: 11 p.m. BST/ 6 p.m. ET | LaLiga: 11 p.m. BST/ 6 p.m. ET | Ligue 1: 10 p.m. BST/ 5 p.m. ET | Serie A:

7:11 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland has the talent to break the records set by Manchester City‘s all-time goalscorer Sergio Aguero following his hat trick in a 6-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. Haaland became the first player to score nine goals in his first five Premier League appearances after