MLS News & Updates
Real-time stories, injury reports, tactical breakdowns and standings updates.
Mbappé defends work rate, talks up Ballon d'Or ↗
Kylian Mbappé launched a passionate defence of his playing style, denying that his work-rate off the ball -- alongside teammate Vinícius Júnior -- is an issue for Real Madrid.
Yamal already has 50 goals for Barcelona! When did Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, Haaland reach half-centuries? ↗
Yamal scored his 50th club goal this week at 19 years and 49 days old. How does that compare to other prodigies who became greats of the modern game?
Arsenal show Chelsea, Premier League who's boss; Inter the team to beat in Serie A ↗
Arsenal looked rattled against Chelsea thanks to an early goal, but Mikel Arteta's side quickly showed why they are the team to beat in England. Plus Inter prove they are Serie A's top team, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
Neymar sidelined (hamstring) until October ↗
Neymar is expected to be sidelined for at least a month with a muscular injury.
Ronaldo mocked after loss: 'Cheating, still losing' ↗
Al Ittihad poked fun at Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo after inflicting the first defeat of the season on the Saudi Pro League defending champions.
Amorim calls for patience as Milan win streak ends ↗
Ruben Amorim has called for patience after his winning run as AC Milan manager came to a halt on Sunday as his side were held to a 1-1 defeat to Juventus.
Belgium won't back Infantino bid, cite Balogun red ↗
The Belgian football federation says it can't support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, citing transparency and governance issues and the way it handled clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup.
Can Mourinho lead Real Madrid to Champions League glory and prove how special he really is? ↗
Jose Mourinho's career nosedived after he left Real Madrid in 2013, but can he prove how special he is on his return?
Champions League Power Rankings before MD1: Who's No. 1? ↗
It's time for the UEFA Champions League! Before each matchday, our panel of experts and voters will rank the top 10 teams in the field to give you a sense of the contenders and pretenders. Where does your club rank?
Putellas to Bayern; Paralluelo to Arsenal: Women's transfers we wish we'd seen ↗
There were plenty of big transfer moves in women's soccer this summer, but which players would have been a better fit elsewhere?
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea eye Scott to replace Enzo Fernández ↗
Chelsea are at the front of the queue to sign AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. 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: Should Forest's goal have stood vs. Spurs? ↗
VAR often causes controversy, but how are decisions made? Our resident ref, Andy Davies, explains all.