12:07 PM ET Sergio Ramos has denied that referees have helped Real Madrid top La Liga after scoring another decisive penalty in a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Marcelo was caught by Athletic midfielder Dani Garcia in the second half at San Mames and referee Jose Gonzalez Gonzalez awarded the spot-kick after consulting
6:56 PM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has launched an attack on the use of VAR in La Liga, suggesting it favours Real Madrid after watching his side fall four points behind their Clasico rivals at the top of the table in recent weeks. – Stream ESPN FC Daily matches
6:13 PM ET FC Dallas manager Luchi Gonzalez said that his team arrived in Orlando hoping to win the MLS is Back Tournament. But after more than 10 positive tests for the coronavirus within the team’s traveling party, that isn’t his team’s priority right now. – Stream MLS Is Back LIVE on ESPN networks, ESPN
6:39 PM ET Barcelona produced their best display since La Liga restarted last month as they won 4-1 at Villarreal on Sunday but they remain four points adrift of league leaders Real Madrid. Gerard Moreno cancelled out an early own goal from Pau Torres in an end-to-end opening before Barca put their foot on the
2:15 PM ET Since arriving at the MLS is Back tournament in Orlando on June 27, 11 FC Dallas players and staff tested positive for COVID-19. By the end of the week, 14 players — including one from the Columbus Crew — and two non-players had tested positive. Even as more teams arrive by the
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9:41 AM ET Derrick Otim moved to the U.S. to study. Photo by Nigel French – PA Images via Getty Images Former Nottingham Forest footballer Derrick Otim has drowned in the U.S. aged 24. Otim had trained with Forest’s academy before moving to the U.S. to study at Xavier University. Pickens County coroner Kandy Kelley told
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7:17 AM ET Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident the club will win their appeal against a two-year UEFA ban from European football. City’s appeal against the ban was heard last month at the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) and a decision is expected by July 13. Insider Notebook: Pogba open to new
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6:15 PM ET The world is a different place for all of us these days, but Tammy Abraham still probably can’t believe how his professional life has changed in the space of six months. Abraham began the calendar year with his 16th goal of a breakthrough season for Chelsea and England in a 3-0 home
8:35 PM ET James Capps The coronavirus pandemic has made the summer transfer window uncertain, but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Premier League sides eye James on cut-price deal James Rodriguez has reportedly asked to leave Real Madrid, and the Blancos hierarchy are keen to secure a quick sale
3:57 PM ET Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich secured their second consecutive domestic double on Sunday with a 4-1 win against Leverkusen in the German Cup. Leverkusen were on the hunt for their first title in 27 years — their last win was the German Cup in 1993 — and were hopeful 21-year-old Kai Havertz would
1:19 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored from a free kick for Juventus and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon made a record 648th Serie A appearance as the league leaders beat neighbours Torino 4-1 on Saturday. The goal was Ronaldo’s 55th from a free kick during his illustrious career and also made him the first player in
4:54 PM ET Chelsea got back to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Watford at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night to maintain their spot in the Champions League places. Frank Lampard’s side was looking to stay in fourth place in the Premier League after Manchester United had leapfrogged them in the table with a
5:48 PM ET Veteran forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, starting his first match since the coronavirus stoppage, converted a penalty to help AC Milan to an emphatic 3-0 win at Lazio on Saturday, severely denting the Serie A title hopes of their ragged opponents. Lazio, missing Serie A leading scorer Ciro Immobile through suspension, dropped seven points
4:02 PM ET There was a tantalising glimpse into Arsenal’s future when Bukayo Saka scored the 43rd-minute goal that set up the Gunners’ crucial 2-0 Premier League victory at Wolves. The teenager’s first league goal not only dented the home side’s hopes of Champions League qualification, but also boosted Arsenal’s previously flickering prospects. It has
8:49 AM ET Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has said he was left “disturbed” and “destroyed” at his side’s lack of desire in Thursday’s defeat at Sheffield United. Spurs were beaten 3-1 at Bramall Lane in a match overshadowed by VAR controversy as the visitors were denied a first-half equaliser when Lucas Moura handled the ball
5:21 PM ET Harry Kettle Chelsea put the ghost of West Ham behind them as they registered a comprehensive 3-0 win over Watford at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, maintaining their fourth place in the Premier League table. Olivier Giroud put Frank Lampard’s men ahead with a tidy finish just before the half-hour mark, with Willian
11:56 AM ET Manchester United momentarily moved into the top four following an entertaining 5-2 victory over relegation-threatened Bournemouth on Saturday. United had to come from behind to secure the three points but ran out comfortable winners in the end to leapfrog Chelsea in the table ahead of the Blues’ match against Watford. – Premier