MLS News & Updates
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Neymar faces 6-game ban for covering his mouth to allegedly trash-talk Bahia rival ↗
Neymar has been reported to Brazil's Sports Tribunal for breaching the "Vinícius Júnior rule" and could be banned for up to six matches.
Chinese brands drop Mbappé after comment about 'Chinese dictator' meme ↗
Kylian Mbappé's face appears in ads across China but now companies are cutting ties with him after he made comments apparently referring to Mao Zedong.
📈 Ranking every team that can win 2027 Women's World Cup ↗
There are 49 national teams that could win the FIFA Women's World Cup next summer. With only four international breaks left before the tournament, we rank them all.
Anonymous NWSL GM survey: How teams cheat, the Rodman Rule, USWNT World Cup odds and more ↗
ESPN's NWSL GM survey returns to dish on the USWNT's World Cup chances, the Rodman rule, rule-breaking, how much they spend, and more.
If Clásico win is any indication, Mourinho's Madrid might just be special again ↗
José Mourinho hasn't hit the ground running in Madrid, but the Clásico win over Barcelona showed that The Special One still has some magic left in him.
Ranked: If every Premier League team could've spent as much as Man City, who could've won? ↗
How much did Premier League teams spend for points -- after Man City cheated? We find out which clubs were wasteful and which spent smart.
Man City's alternate universe: Guardiola, Haaland to Arsenal? Arteta to PSG? ↗
The course of soccer history could be very different for a lot of players and teams if Man City had stayed within the rules, so what could have happened?
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister ↗
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has admirers at Real Madrid, while the Reds line up potential replacements. Transfer Talk has the latest.
This unconfirmed report is circulating ahead of the upcoming deadline. Circled Game monitors official announcements for formal confirmation.
Premier League VAR review: Why did Man United's Heaven avoid red for two-footed tackle? ↗
VAR often causes controversy, but how are decisions made? Our resident ref, Andy Davies, explains all.
Kane's long road to Ballon d'Or glory ends with his crowning moment ↗
After a remarkable year for Bayern Munich and England, Harry Kane becoming the world's best player is the ultimate reward for years of perseverance.
Kane beats Mbappé, Yamal to win Ballon d'Or, England's 1st in 25 years ↗
Harry Kane has become the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or in 25 years after beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to the award in London on Saturday.
Putellas wins Ballon d'Or as Barcelona dominate women's awards ↗
London City Lionesses and Spain star Alexia Putellas has won the Ballon d'Or for a third time after seeing off competition from former Barcelona teammates Ewa Pajor and Patri Guijarro.