Soccer

Progress was made in talks between Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior’s representatives over a new contract on Wednesday, sources have told ESPN, with the club making a latest, improved offer, and the player’s camp now feeling optimistic about a renewal.

The new season of “Ted Lasso” was filmed in the U.S. at a real-life NWSL club for a cameo that serves as a key plot point of the show.

Lionel Messi scored a stellar pair of goals to guide his team to a come-from-behind 4-2 rout of Atlético de San Luis in its first game of the 2026 Leagues Cup.

Mykhailo Mudryk made his first appearance for Chelsea following a 20-month doping ban in the club’s 1-0 preseason friendly defeat to Juventus on Wednesday.

Wrexham have signed midfielder Ben Whiteman from Preston on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Everton have completed the signing of Denmark international Christian Nørgaard from Arsenal, the clubs announced Wednesday.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash.

Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as the club’s new head coach following the departure of Eddie Howe.

FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency.

It’s still a few weeks before the new Premier League season begins, but plenty of top clubs have already released some of their 2026-27 kits.

Arsenal have rolled out their new third kit for the 2026-27 season, but we would forgive you for thinking that you have seen it before.

Mauricio Pochettino will remain through the 2030 World Cup, but what happens if a big club comes calling?

Rivals are reportedly circling in a bid to unseat Gianni Infantino as FIFA president following his disastrous plan to bring private equity into the World Cup. Who are they and what makes them viable candidates to run against him?

So, you’re keen to extend your soccer love after a wonderful summer? Well, let Bill Connelly count 10 things you need to know before the new European seasons kick off in mid-August.

With less than a month before the new WSL season begins, our writers take a look at each team’s transfer business and propose a big question they should be asking themselves.