Men's World Cup way-too-early look: Spain to reign, Messi's last dance, sweltering heat

Getting ready for Messi's last hurrah, speculating about whether the USMNT will disappoint on home turf and more.


Sources: Man Utd close to beating Madrid to Yoro

Manchester United are close to overcoming competition from Real Madrid to seal a £52.1 million deal for Leny Yoro after the Lille defender was granted permission to travel to Old Trafford for a medical, sources have told ESPN.


Koeman: VAR 'destroying' game after England pen

Ronald Koeman said VAR was "destroying" football after England were handed a route back into their 2-1 Euro 2024 semifinal win against the Netherlands with a controversial first-half penalty.


Kroos' career ends in chaos as Germany can't intimidate Spain

As Germany fell to Spain on Friday in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, Toni Kroos' career came to an end.


Will veterans like Ronaldo, Lewandowski and Co. be at the 2026 World Cup?

Some of the stars of Euro 2024 are reaching the twilight of their careers. Time is running out, but will they stick around for the next World Cup.


Bellingham quotes Roosevelt after England win

Jude Bellingham quoted former American president Roosevelt in response to critics after scoring a crucial equaliser during England's win against Slovakia.


Source: Liverpool decline chance to sign Gordon

Liverpool have rejected the chance to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, a source has told ESPN.


Euro 2024 fuels dreams of Ukrainian boy who escaped horror back home

Kyryl Vidkovskyi dreamt of football when Russian soldiers forced him underground for 27 days during their invasion of Ukraine. Now the game is giving back.


Ronaldo isn't the player he once was, and it could hurt Portugal at Euro 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo previously carried Portugal's hopes himself, but now his involvement could prevent a deep Euro 2024 run.


Are Scotland the unluckiest team in world football?

Can Scotland rewrite history against Hungary at Euro 2024? Don't bet on it.