Mbappe’s Club World Cup debut for Real Madrid not a moment too soon

MIAMI — Kylian Mbappe has timed his introduction at the FIFA Club World Cup to perfection. Less than 24 hours after fellow soccer superstar Erling Haaland vacated the competition following…

Man City’s Bernardo Silva: ‘No one wanted’ Club World Cup exit

ORLANDO, Florida — Bernardo Silva has rejected the suggestion that Manchester City’s early exit from the FIFA Club World Cup could be a blessing in disguise and said “no one…

Saudi Arabia’s great soccer experiment is paying off spectacularly at the Club World Cup

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The great Saudi Arabian soccer experiment is on full show at the Club World Cup. The oil-rich kingdom, which is spending billions of dollars to become…

Inter captain Lautaro Martínez slams team’s mentality after Club World Cup exit

Jun 30, 2025, 07:55 PM ET Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez did not hold back after Monday’s 2-0 loss to Fluminense, criticising a lacklustre display as they exited the Club…

Chelsea’s £257m payment to one club starting to pay off – in some departments

Chelsea’s £257m payment to one club starting to pay off – in some departments Chelsea’s connection with Man City is well established at this point – we’ve got a bunch…

Liverpool’s Taylor Hinds to leave club amid Arsenal talks

Beth LindopJun 30, 2025, 06:13 AM ET Close Based in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL. Liverpool Women have confirmed vice-captain Taylor…

Wimbledon: Emma Raducanu beats British teenager Mimi Xu in first round to kickstart campaign at All England Club | Tennis News

Emma Raducanu eased into the second round of Wimbledon as she produced a commanding display to defeat British teenager Mimi Xu in straight sets on the opening day at the…

Bryan Mbeumo to Man Utd transfer: Brentford director admits forward wants Old Trafford move but could stay at club | Football News

Brentford director of football Phil Giles says Bryan Mbeumo would be happy to stay at the club if a deal cannot be agreed with Manchester United. The two clubs have…

Man City: Pep Guardiola unsure if Club World Cup will ‘destroy’ his team’s Premier League campaign | Football News

Pep Guardiola has admitted he does not know if Manchester City’s next Premier League challenge will be “destroyed” by their Club World Cup campaign or not. England manager Thomas Tuchel…

Joao Pedro transfer news: Chelsea agree deal to sign Brighton striker with Brazilian set to join Club World Cup squad | Football News

Chelsea have agreed a deal worth up to £60m for Brighton forward Joao Pedro. The 23-year-old has agreed terms with Chelsea on a seven-year deal and will fly from Brazil…