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USMNT player ratings: Ellis gets 9, Berhalter 10 in Peru rout
Justin Ellis and Sebastian Berhalter shone as Mauricio Pochettino unveiled a new-look USMNT in the Americans' first game since the 2026 World Cup.
Klopp defends Wirtz amid struggles at Liverpool
Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has defended under-fire Florian Wirtz's Liverpool performances and hopes the playmaker "can be himself" with the national team.
Rep. Ireland's Bazunu withdraws from Israel games
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 win over 'superpower' England puts unbeaten run at 39
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.
Tuchel: City charges didn't distract England in loss
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.
Poch 'so proud' as 8 teens debut in USMNT rout
United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said he was "so proud" of the performance turned in by his young side in its 4-1 triumph over Peru, and that the team's play gave him goosebumps at times.
Goals galore! Why Barça's start to season is best in Europe's top leagues for almost 100 years
Barcelona have begun the season on fire, scoring 36 goals in their first eight matches. How does that compare to the best starts for all time? (Spoiler: Very well.)
Who's the striker leading Raphinha, Mbappé, Haaland in race for European Golden Shoe?
Raphinha may have started the season on fire, but there's a little-known striker who is ahead of the Barça star in the race for the European Golden Shoe.
Spain expose England's shortcomings in breathtaking Wembley comeback
Spain showed the quality that earned them the 2026 World Cup trophy, while England's crisis of identity continues.
Follow live: USMNT takes lead over Peru on Justin Ellis' goal in the fourth minute
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City chairman on PL case: 'Nothing has changed'
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has said "nothing has changed" regarding the club's ongoing legal battle with the Premier League.
Sullivan, 16, starts for U.S.; youngest to earn cap since Adu in '06
Sixteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to start a game for the United States since Freddy Adu in 2006 when he was picked in Mauricio Pochettino's XI on Saturday for a friendly against Peru.
Is Cavan Sullivan the next Michael Olise? Comps for USMNT's top young stars
With the USMNT welcoming a new class of debutantes during this international break, ESPN dives into the numbers of the United States' next prodigies.
Top 50 USMNT players, ranked by club performance: Which Americans are in hot form?
Who are the best Americans as the new World Cup cycle begins? We rank USMNT players on club form: ESPN's Player Performance Index returns.
Rep. Ireland players vote to fulfil Israel matches
The Republic of Ireland's controversial Nations League fixtures against Israel will go ahead after players voted for the games to be played.
Sources: PL clubs seeking legal advice over City charges
Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice amid an expectation that Man City have been found guilty of hundreds of breaches of financial regulations, sources have told ESPN.