Football

9:23 AM ET Ian DarkeESPN.com writer Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most recognizable soccer voices.

10:45 AM ET Stefano FusaroESPN KISSIMMEE, Fla. — After 30 days inside the bubble at the MLS is Back Tournament, I promise I have not lost my mind yet! But I did want to provide some perspective on what life has been like not only for myself, but also the players, coaches, team staff, match

3:02 PM ET The English FA Cup has been handed out, the Serie A season is over and the transfer window is heating up. It’s Monday, so Gab Marcotti reacts to the weekend’s biggest moments. Jump to: Aubameyang’s Arsenal future | Conte moaning again at Inter | Chelsea stuck with Kepa? | Praise for Immobile

8:45 AM ET The transfer window will remain open until Oct. 5 for all of Europe’s top leagues as the football world attempts to overcome the financial implications of the coronavirus crisis. But despite the extended period for sales and signings, some players are in danger of being bracketed as “The Unbuyables” this summer. With

4:52 PM ET Andrew Cesare Richardson The coronavirus pandemic made this a Serie A season like no other, but as it concluded, the table had a familiar look with Juventus crowned champions for the ninth straight season. Below them, Inter made a late run to claim second, while Atalanta and Lazio are rewarded for superb

Aug 1, 2020 Throughout the MLS is Back tournament, Orlando City has performed in a way that is at odds with its history in the league. Not only has the Lions’ patient buildup been pleasing to the eye, but the team has been defensively solid, conceding three goals in four games. The results has been

6:32 AM ET Adriana Garcia Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said midfielder Arthur Melo is facing disciplinary action after showing a “lack of respect” towards the club after refusing to return to training. The Catalan club agreed to sell Arthur to Juventus in July with Miralem Pjanic arriving from the Turin club once the

1:06 AM ET Diego Valeri and Andy Polo each scored after entering the match as substitutes, and the Portland Timbers overcame an early deficit to complete a 3-1 victory over New York City FC in the last MLS is Back Tournament quarterfinal near Orlando on Saturday night. Sebastian Blanco also scored and had an assist

3:29 PM ET LONDON — There was sadly no crowd to witness Arsenal‘s 14th FA Cup final success — a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Chelsea — but it doesn’t take much to imagine what the Gunners contingent would have sung about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: sign him up. The 31-year-old made the difference against Chelsea, just as

11:22 AM ET Adriana Garcia Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has said Liverpool‘s team over the past two seasons has been the toughest opponent he has ever come across. Liverpool won the Premier League title for the first time since 1990 in style, finishing 18 points clear of nearest rivals Manchester City this season. –

1:01 PM ET Saturday’s FA Cup final showdown at Wembley — 12.30 p.m. ET, ESPN+ (U.S. only) — is the third installment of a recent trilogy pitting Arsenal against Chelsea, with the score locked at one win apiece. The two previous finals did not follow their prevailing prematch narrative. In 2017, Chelsea headed into the

4:36 AM ET Liverpool made one of the easiest title runs in the history of the Premier League, clinching the title with seven of 38 matches remaining. They finished the season with 99 points in league play, second-most ever after Manchester City, who finished 18 points behind the Reds in second place this year. Does

3:33 AM ET Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world. In this edition, there’s the latest on Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho. Plus: Chelsea and Manchester City are keen on a pricey centre-back to sort their defences out. Jump to: City, Chelsea hunt Gimenez

11:05 AM ET There is an image that Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic recalls when he wants to escape the pressure and scrutiny that comes with being an American soccer player in the Premier League. “Back home, especially, when I’m back on the farm with my sister, I watch her ride horses, kind of live a really

2:50 PM ET Austin LindbergESPN FC And then there were eight. Both of last season’s MLS Cup finalists, Toronto FC and winners Seattle Sounders, were knocked out in the MLS is Back Tournament’s round of 16, leaving a diverse field of quarterfinalists comprised of clubs vying for the Supporters’ Shield, along with one or two

4:27 AM ET The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — and you can find out when the windows open here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Grealish to be a Gunner? Arsenal have registered their interest in signing Aston Villa attacking midfielder Jack

6:33 PM ET For the past month, much of the talk at the MLS is Back Tournament has been about the players and staff living in the bubble, the self-contained, Truman Show-like environment designed to keep out COVID-19. But Charlie Lyon isn’t just living in the bubble, he’s also existing in a pool. This is

11:47 AM ET Liverpool made one of the easiest title runs in the history of the Premier League, clinching the title with seven of 38 matches remaining. They finished the season with 99 points in league play, second-most ever, and fully 33 points above third-place Manchester United. Does that level of dominance portend a run