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- Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona and Man United to hold talks over Balde dealby ESPN on August 26, 2026 at 9:19 am
Manchester United are set to open negotiations with Barcelona over the signing of defender Alejandro Balde. Transfer Talk has the latest.
- Men’s transfer grades: Man United get a B+ for Balebaby Sam Tighe on August 26, 2026 at 9:19 am
The 2026 summer transfer window is open. Here is how we rated the biggest deals.
- UWCL shock watch: Could Chelsea, PSG or Wolfsburg fail to make the league phase?by Yash Thakur on August 26, 2026 at 5:41 am
Chelsea, PSG and Wolfsburg are one two-legged defeat from being dumped out of the Women’s Champions League before it’s even begun. What could go wrong?
- Are Tottenham ready to compete with WSL elite after a superb transfer window?by Emily Keogh on August 26, 2026 at 5:41 am
Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a successful first season under manager Martin Ho. Now, they’re planning to go one further and break into the WSL’s elite clubs.
- NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham still No. 1 after draw; Pride snap losing streak with Spirit winby Arianna Cascone on August 26, 2026 at 5:39 am
NY Gotham FC had a disappointing 0-0 draw with Angel City, but are still top of the NWSL and also ESPN’s Power Rankings.
- MLS Power Rankings: Messi’s Inter Miami slipping off the paceby Joseph Lowery on August 26, 2026 at 5:39 am
Are Inter Miami officially in a slump? Can any team lay a glove on Nashville SC? All that and more in this week’s edition of ESPN’s MLS Power Rankings.
- Will Álvarez join Barcelona or Arsenal in summer’s last major transfer? Or stay at Atlético?by ESPN on August 26, 2026 at 5:38 am
Julián Álvarez, wanted by the champions of Spain and England, has faced a backlash from Atlético Madrid fans over his desire to leave. Will he get his summer move?
- All 20 Premier League teams have played their first game of the new season: Let’s overreact!by Ryan O’Hanlon on August 26, 2026 at 12:58 am
The first week of the Premier League is over: What does it tell us about how Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United and the rest will do this season?
- Arsenal want another Premier League title, but repeating won’t be easyby Mark Ogden on August 26, 2026 at 12:58 am
Arsenal’s desire to defend their crown will be a much tougher challenge. Just ask former title winners.
- Man Utd’s Fernandes named PFA men’s POTYby Shivam Pathak on August 26, 2026 at 12:15 am
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named the men’s player of the year by the Professional Footballer Association.
- Sources: Liverpool reignite Barcola talks with PSGby Julien Laurens on August 26, 2026 at 12:15 am
Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool restarted discussions over the transfer of Bradley Barcola on Tuesday, sources have told ESPN.
- Embolo: People in Europe ‘shocked’ at MLS moveby Jeff Carlisle on August 26, 2026 at 12:15 am
New Atlanta United striker Breel Embolo said he’s excited about “a new start in my life,” even as people in Europe are “shocked” at his decision to move to MLS.
- Xavi: ‘Don’t care’ I was 3rd choice for Dutch jobby ESPN News Services on August 26, 2026 at 12:15 am
Xavi Hernandez said he was unfazed at being third choice for the job of Netherlands national team head coach, as he was unveiled in his new role on Tuesday.
- Sources: Chelsea, Forest reach $68M Delap dealby ESPN on August 26, 2026 at 12:15 am
Nottingham Forest have reached a deal to sign Chelsea forward Liam Delap, sources have told ESPN.
- UCL: LASK’s 4-goal rally stuns Celtic; Bodo returnby ESPN News Services on August 26, 2026 at 12:15 am
The Champions League’s feel-good story Bodo/Glimt are back for a second season joined by two debutants, Sabah of Azerbaijan just nine years after being formed and — remarkably — LASK Linz of Austria.