Champions League : Aston Villa host Bayern Munich,

Champions League football returns to Villa Park, as Harry Kane's Bayern Munich play Aston Villa in Birmingham. ESPN has live action.

Strikers were once judged by a single metric: goals. Today, their overall contribution is more valuable, and data analysis is behind this evolution.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is one of several candidates sounded out by the FA to become the next England manager, sources have told ESPN.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to step back from his ambassadorial role at Manchester United at the end of the season, a source has told ESPN.

Lauren James and Lotte Wubben-Moy have returned Sarina Wiegman's 25-player squad for the friendlies against Germany and South Africa.

Jonas Eidevall has resigned as Arsenal manager following a disappointing start to the season, the Women's Super League club announced in a statement on Tuesday.

Neymar has said he is hoping that countryman Vinícius Júnior becomes the first Brazilian in 17 years to win the Ballon d'Or award.

For an art form that is allegedly dying out, long-distance goals have played a big part in Spanish football recently, especially for Real Madrid.

As a new cycle begins, international coaches are looking to reward players who are hitting top form. Here, we take a look at some of the players chosen for the first time.

Wrexham will travel to play former League Two rivals Harrogate Town in the first round of the FA Cup, following Monday's draw.

Barcelona are prepared to do "everything" to sign Man City striker Erling Haaland, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Barcelona are prepared to do "everything" to sign Man City striker Erling Haaland, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

FIFPro and Europe's top leagues have announced legal action against FIFA over soccer's packed schedule. Here's what you need to know.

Italy defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored twice in a 4-1 home win over Israel in the Nations League on Monday as Luciano Spalletti's side sealed their spot in the quarter-finals.

Germany midfielder Jamie Leweling enjoyed a dream international debut, scoring the winner in their 1-0 victory over visitors the Netherlands in the Nations League Group A3 on Monday that all but secured a spot in the next round.

Italy defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored twice in a 4-1 home win over Israel in the Nations League on Monday as Luciano Spalletti's side sealed their spot in the quarter-finals.

Five-time winners Cameroon and 2019 champions Algeria both booked their places at next year's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco after victories in qualifying on Monday, bringing the number of qualified teams to four.

The USMNT and Mexico are in desperate need of a reset, but will new hires Mauricio Pochettino and Javier Aguirre revitalize Concacaf's fallen giants?

Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Monday, according to their captain William Troost-Ekong and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

European football chiefs and the global players' union, FIFPro, united on Monday to criticise FIFA over the global football calendar and filed an antitrust lawsuit against the governing body.

Lamine Yamal is a doubt for Barcelona's LaLiga match against Sevilla on Sunday after the club confirmed he picked up a hamstring strain.

Brazil forward Neymar has made significant improvement on his knee recovery and could be fit to play on Oct. 21, sources told ESPN Brasil on Monday.

Sergiño Dest says former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández was not honest with him after leaving the club for PSV Eindhoven on a permanent deal this year.

Japan will not be underestimating Australia despite being favourites for Tuesday's Asian World Cup qualifying clash.

Erling Haaland has apologised for Norway's agonizing 5-1 defeat to Austria in the Nations League on Sunday, branding his performance as "far too bad."