Barcelona offer for Álvarez still stands - Laporta...

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed the Spanish champions have made an offer for want-away Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez and that it remains on the table.

Declan Rice hopes he won't have to fill in at right-back again after playing the "hardest 12 minutes" of England's 2-1 win over Congo DR in the position.

Thomas Tuchel has described Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland as "sharks" after their goalscoring feats at the 2026 World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel has said it is "impossible" for England to adapt to the altitude ahead of Sunday's round-of-16 clash with Mexico in Mexico City.

Harry Kane saved England's World Cup hopes with two late goals against Congo DR and according to his teammate Anthony Gordon, Kane is now playing at Lionel Messi-esque levels.

Tottenham are set to smash their transfer record for the second time in a matter of days after agreeing a deal worth up to £100 million to sign Sandro Tonali, sources told ESPN.

Wayne Rooney hailed "hero" Harry Kane after the England captain scored twice as the team came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in their last-32 World Cup clash.

Where would England be without their captain and star striker Harry Kane? The answer in this particular case is "probably flying back to London."

Harry Kane scores against Congo DR to surpass Pelé's World Cup goals total.

England survived a serious scare in the World Cup round of 32 as Harry Kane, once again, dug his team out of a hole with a brace to get the better of Congo DR.

Group G winners Belgium take on Senegal who came third in Group I in Seattle.

A late brace from Harry Kane took England into the World Cup round of 16 with a nervy 2-1 win over Congo DR.

Harry Kane scores against Congo DR to surpass Pelé's World Cup goals record.

New Bayern Munich signing Ismael Saibari admits head coach Vincent Kompany played a key role in his decision to join from PSV Eindhoven.

The Chancellor of Germany has been subject to derision online following a tweet in which he lauded his national team's "team spirit" in their World Cup elimination at the hands of Paraguay.

Brighton have agreed a £50m ($66m) deal to sign Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham, sources have told ESPN.

It's still almost two months before the new Premier League season begins, but plenty of top clubs have already released some of their 2026-27 kits.

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer insists he has "no regrets" after announcing his decision to retire from international duty - for the second time in his career - following Germany's "very painful" World Cup exit.

Thomas Tuchel has made three changes for England's round of 32 World Cup knockout match against Congo DR in Atlanta, with Marcus Rashford retaining his place on the left wing, while Noni Madueke, Djed Spence and Declan Rice all start.

ESPN's Mark Donaldson looks over the options available to the Scottish FA as they work to replace Steve Clarke after the team's World Cup elimination.

After two uninspiring performances in their last two World Cup group games, England face Congo DR in the round of 32 - follow it live with ESPN.

Inter Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation for child prostitution.

Chelsea have announced the signing of 21-year-old Marco Palestra from Atalanta.

As this week sees the World Cup field cut from 32 to 16, we're wondering what the biggest issue is for each team still in the tournament -- like can France win if they don't control possession?

England prepare for crunch knockout clash against Congo DR to set up round of 16 tie with Mexico, and you can stay across the build-up with ESPN.

Marcelo Bielsa has said that "nobody was interested" in what he transmitted after Uruguay were knocked out of the World Cup.

Three people have died from asphyxiation in Mexico City during World Cup celebrations, local authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

Mexico won their first knockout match for 40 years as they beat Ecuador 2-0 to set up a potential showdown with England and you can follow all of the day's news with ESPN.

Enzo Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola was Manchester City's long-term strategy, something the Italian's former club Chelsea have changed since his exit.

One year on from a bumper 2025 summer Premier League window, we've decided to rate all 20 teams' incoming signings on their immediate impact and scope to improve.