Merino compares 'special talent' Dowman to Yamal

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has hailed Max Dowman as a "special talent" and believes there are similarities to his Spanish compatriot Lamine Yamal.

Roberto Mancini brushed off reports that his former club Manchester City have been found guilty by the Premier League of financial breaches allegedly committed during his time in charge of the club.

The Netherlands and Liverpool must wait to discover the extent of an ankle injury suffered by forward Cody Gakpo on Sunday.

Jürgen Klopp said his first defeat as Germany boss was "part of the process" as he looks to rejuvenate the four-time World Cup winners.

Craig Bellamy said he was "really hurting" after Wales suffered a second successive Nations League defeat in Denmark.

Erling Haaland's record-extending 22nd UEFA Nations League goal wasn't enough to prevent Norway from going down to a 2-1 home loss to a Portugal side missing its star man, Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Spain added another global title to its collection after beating defending champions North Korea to lift the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Poland on Sunday.

The Republic of Ireland wore black armbands and skipped the typical prematch handshakes before securing a dominant 3-0 victory over Israel in their contentious UEFA Nations League match Sunday.

Arsenal were supposed to be frontunners for the WSL title, but their slow start to the season is raising alarms.

Mexx Meerdink scored twice as the Netherlands beat Serbia 2-1 away in the Nations League on Sunday, giving new coach Xavi Hernándeez his first win in charge.

Wales wilted in Copenhagen as a 2-0 defeat to Denmark left them bottom of their Nations League group.

Parma parted ways with coach Carlos Cuesta on Sunday after winning only one of their opening five Serie A matches.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has said Manchester City legal battle against the Premier League shows why "equal rules for all" are essential.

Chelsea host Arsenal in an early heavyweight clash that could end up having a major bearing on the title race, and you can follow all the action with ESPN.

Chelsea ended Arsenal's 20-game unbeaten run in the Women's Super League with a 1-0 win over their London rivals at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The Republic of Ireland take on Israel in a controversial Nations League match -- follow it live with ESPN.

Chelsea host Arsenal in an early heavyweight clash that could end up having a major bearing on the title race, and you can follow all the action with ESPN.

In the fiercely competitive race for the best Premier League academy players, JJ Gabriel won't be the last young talent at the center of a transfer tug-of-war.

A group of Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on Trent Alexander-Arnold. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Alexander Isak is returning to Liverpool after sustaining a "minor injury" on international duty.

Thomas Tuchel will focus on the positives in the defeat to Spain as England look to learn valuable lessons ahead of a "demanding" Nations League challenge in Czechia.

Alexia Putellas scored her first Women's Super League (WSL) goal as she helped London City Lionesses cruise to a 2-0 win over Brighton on Saturday.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said his side controlled the match against England and believes his world champions still have room to improve after they won 3-2 at Wembley in their Nations League tie on Saturday evening.

England player rating from their Nations League clash against Spain

Thomas Tuchel has insisted Manchester City's potential punishment for breaching Premier League financial rules was not a distraction for his England players in Saturday's 3-2 Nations League defeat to Spain.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said his side controlled the match against England and believes his world champions still have room to improve after they won 3-2 at Wembley in their Nations League tie on Saturday evening.

Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has confirmed he has refused to participate in the Republic of Ireland's controversial Nations League fixtures with Israel as a matter of "principle".

Spain showed the quality that earned them the 2026 World Cup trophy, while England's crisis of identity continues.

England player rating from their Nations League clash against Spain