Barred Somali WC ref 'grateful' for Super Cup shot

Omar Artan -- the Somali World Cup referee refused entry to the United States -- has spoken about the "very tough period" during what should have been the highlight of his career.

Unai Emery has said that Brian Madjo was one of Aston Villa's shining lights after they were eclipsed by Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup final.

Atlético Madrid and Tottenham have reached an agreement for Argentina defender Cristian 'Cuti' Romero in a deal worth €40 million, sources have told ESPN.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has brushed off transfer speculation surrounding Myles Lewis-Skelly, saying he welcomes his players being linked with moves to other clubs.

United States striker Folarin Balogun is reportedly linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Manchester United won their penultimate preseason friendly on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Wednesday.

Real Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruña 1-0 in their latest pre-season friendly on Wednesday, with Brahim Diaz scoring just before halftime.

Myles Lewis-Skelly appeared to underline his commitment to Arsenal after setting aside transfer speculation to score in Wednesday's 1-1 friendly draw with Italian club Como.

Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Super Cup for a second straight year by beating Aston Villa 2-1 on Wednesday thanks to Désiré Doué's second-half goal in the annual curtain-raiser to the European soccer season.

Manchester United beat Leeds United 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their penultimate preseason friendly at a sold-out Croke Park in Dublin.

Manchester United face Leeds United in their penultimate preseason friendly at a sold-out Croke Park in Dublin.

The Netherlands have appointed Barcelona great Xavi Hernández as the national team's new coach following the resignation of Ronald Koeman after a disappointing FIFA World Cup.

Manchester United face Leeds United in their penultimate preseason friendly at a sold-out Croke Park in Dublin.

Latest updates from Salzburg where Unai Emery's Aston Villa take on the Champions League holders PSG

Hull City have signed Senegal defender Nobel Mendy from Spanish side Rayo Vallecano for what the newly promoted Premier League club said was a club-record transfer fee.

Everton under-21 forward Martin Sherif has been charged with breaching Football Association betting rules.

Fenerbahce have confirmed the signing of Romelu Lukaku from Napoli for a reported fee of €6 million ($7m).

Elliot Anderson insists he never came close to a move to Old Trafford despite the attempts of some Manchester United players to persuade him while he was on holiday.

After a disappointing quarter-final exit from last season's UEFA Women's Champions League, Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor has a renewed focus on returning to Europe's biggest stage.

Diego Simeone and Julían Alvarez met ahead of Atlético Madrid's training session on Wednesday to discuss the star forward's situation, sources have told ESPN, in their first meeting since Álvarez revealed that he wants to leave the club this summer.

Inter Milan are progressing talks with Tottenham over a deal to sign Djed Spence, sources have told ESPN.

Messi pays tribute on IG to father

Youri Tielemans has said that FIFA's shock decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card helped inspire Belgium's performance against the United States in their World Cup knockout tie.

Arne Slot has confirmed that he has been involved in talks for the vacant head coach job at the Netherlands but took himself out of the running because he would prefer to continue coaching in club football.

COUNTY KILDARE, Ireland -- Youri Tielemans has revealed Manchester United twice tried to sign him earlier in his career before finally making the move to Old Trafford this summer.

Youri Tielemans has said that FIFA's shock decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card helped inspire Belgium's performance against the United States in their World Cup knockout tie.

LaLiga's bitter El Clásico rivalry has a new battleground this week as both Barcelona and Real Madrid have released their new third kits for the 2026-27 season.

Manchester City have signed goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille, the club have confirmed.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano, with the left-back becoming the ninth new addition to the first-team at Stamford Bridge.

"Keep your eyes on the ball" is the advice given to Barcelona and Montpellier players as they play each other during a solar eclipse in Spain.