Henry backs Mbappé for Ballon, Olise over Kane

Thierry Henry has backed his compatriot Kylian Mbappé to win the Ballon d'Or over favourite Harry Kane.

The French Football Federation (FFF) has withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino's bid to be re-elected as FIFA president next year.

Carlo Ancelotti has defended his decision to count on youth rather than experience in his new-look Brazil squad.

Double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones has a professional boxing career in her sights after starting out with two wins in the Misfits ring.

Barcelona sporting director Deco said the club signed Anthony Gordon over Marcus Rashford because he fits the team's style of play better.

Declan Rice has said he is ready for another marathon campaign with Arsenal and England despite admitting he could not consistently perform at his best during the World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 979th career goal to pave the way for Al Nassr's 2-1 win against Abha Club on Wednesday.

Barcelona midfielder Rodri has apologised after television images showed him calling Valencia a "really bad" and "weak" team during last weekend's 5-0 win at Mestalla.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas considers it an honor that football greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are investing in Spanish clubs.

Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi has emerged as a potential target for both Manchester United and Tottenham. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Martin Ødegaard has said Arsenal are "on another level" this season after winning the Premier League title gave Mikel Arteta's side a new level of confidence.

The Premier League was once a league of superstars, but after a summer of clubs signing depth over singular talent, Haaland is now the biggest star left, though it hasn't dampened the league's popularity or power one bit.

Morgan Rogers joked he should have been awarded the player of the match award after Chelsea's stunning come-from-behind 6-3 win over Leeds United.

Chelsea scored four times in 12 second-half minutes as Leeds suffered a Carabao Cup collapse to lose 6-3 in the third round at Stamford Bridge.

Charlton manager Nathan Jones was left bemused by the decision to strike off Tyreece Campbell's goal in their 0-0 draw against QPR, saying that the linesman "looked at me like I'd volleyed his cat."

Mauricio Pochettino has claimed Tottenham should be awarded the Premier League title from the 2016-17 campaign.

Mauricio Pochettino is excited about the next four years in charge of the United States but would consider becoming England manager in the future.

Mauricio Pochettino is excited about the next four years in charge of the United States but would consider becoming England manager in the future.

Mauricio Pochettino has claimed Tottenham should be awarded the Premier League title from the 2016-17 campaign.

Having Martin Ødegaard at his best could be the key to Arsenal winning the Champions League, transfer window misses notwithstanding.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hailed the "decisive" contribution of Martin Ødegaard after the captain fired his side to a 1-0 win in their Champions League opener at Napoli.

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé scored titleholder Paris Saint-Germain's first goals of the new Champions League campaign, and his first goals the season, when he netted twice in a 6-1 home win against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday.

Bradley Barcola limped out of his home debut for Liverpool in their Champions League game against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday with an apparent calf injury.

Carlo Ancelotti started his complete overhaul of Brazil's national team on Wednesday by announcing a squad with few of the players he took to the World Cup three months ago and several young talents.

Liverpool rallied to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 with goals by midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

Liverpool got their UEFA Champions league campaign off to the perfect start as they came from behind to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 -- with goals from Dominik Szboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

Andoni Iraola won his first Champions League match as Liverpool began their European campaign against Atlético Madrid at Anfield.

Chelsea scored four times in 12 second-half minutes as Leeds suffered a Carabao Cup collapse to lose 6-3 in the third round at Stamford Bridge.

Bradley Barcola limped out of his home debut for Liverpool in their Champions League game against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday with an apparent calf injury.

Arsenal travel to Napoli looking to continue their perfect start to the season. Follow it all live with ESPN.