Football

1:12 PM ET Sebastian Lletget said he ‘messed up’ for using an anti-gay slur in a deleted Instagram video. Michael Janosz/ISI Photos/Getty Images Major League Soccer said it will investigate the use of an anti-gay slur by LA Galaxy and United States men’s national team player Sebastian Lletget. Lletget posted a video on his Instagram account

2:11 PM ET AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off for dissent as his side earned a 3-1 win at Parma in Serie A on Saturday. Milan eased into a comfortable two-goal lead at the break thanks to goals from Ante Rebic in the eighth minute — a goal that was brilliantly set up

6:13 PM ET Ronald Koeman was left exasperated that Barcelona weren’t awarded a late penalty as they were beaten 2-1 by Real Madrid in the Clasico on Saturday. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– ESPN+ viewer’s guide: Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS, FA Cup and more Martin Braithwaite went down in the box

By Conor Laird Published: April 10, 2021 11:03 pm Last Updated: April 10, 2021 11:08 pm Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will play no part in the club’s meeting with Sheffield United on Sunday, it has been confirmed. Slavia the priority Mikel Arteta’s men are of course set to turn their attentions back to matters on

By Conor Laird Published: April 10, 2021 10:28 pm Last Updated: April 10, 2021 10:31 pm An altogether concerning statistic surrounding Lionel Messi’s recent production versus Real Madrid has surfaced on the back of the latest Clasico showdown this evening. Blancos get the job done Eyes across the globe were of course on the Estadio

3:24 PM ET It would be an unexpected bonus for Chelsea if Kai Havertz discovered his best form while also solving what has become a problem position for Thomas Tuchel. The expectation remains that the Blues will sign a centre-forward this summer with senior figures at the club believing they are competitive in the race

By Conor Laird Published: April 10, 2021 9:37 pm Last Updated: April 10, 2021 9:40 pm Liverpool’s hopes of an unlikely turnaround versus Real Madrid next week have today been boosted, after Los Blancos were dealt a further blow on the personnel front. Advantage Blancos The champions of England and Spain are of course set

9:30 AM ET Ten-man Leeds United held off sustained pressure from Manchester City to snatch a famous 2-1 win at the Etihad on Saturday. Stuart Dallas scored late in the first half but Leeds’ celebrations were cut short when Liam Cooper was sent off minutes later. Ferran Torres‘ late strike seemed to rescue a point

A recent report from England has linked Southampton with Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks. Harry Winks out of favour It is fair to say that Winks has not had the greatest 2020/21. The 25-year-old featured fairly heavily last term and under Mauricio Pochettino. However, it now appears as though all of Tanguy Ndombele, Giovani Lo Celso

Liverpool vs Aston Villa After being beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in the first of two Champions League quarter-final legs, Liverpool’s hopes of securing any form of silverware this season do look to be all but gone. Their defeat in Spain also now means that their best chance of earning European football next campaign is

9:34 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Ronald Koeman has said Jurgen Klopp’s complaints about playing at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in midweek discredited Real Madrid as he prepares to take his Barcelona side there for Saturday’s Clasico. Klopp bemoaned having to play at a “training ground” prior to Liverpool‘s 3-1 defeat to Madrid

5:30 AM ET Graham Hunter Close Spain writer Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Sid Lowe Saturday marks the second and final clash between longtime Spanish rivals, Real Madrid and Barcelona, for the 2020-21 season. Real hold the edge having won convincingly

By Conor Laird Published: April 9, 2021 8:08 pm Last Updated: April 9, 2021 8:16 pm The first images of Barcelona’s predicted home kit for the 2022/23 campaign have surfaced online this week. Back to basics Much talk has of course surrounded the changing designs of the jersey sported by La Liga powerhouse Barca at

Leeds United, on Thursday, have been tipped to throw their hat into the ring for soon-to-be free agent Manchester City star Sergio Aguero. City exit incoming The news which Sky Blues fans across the globe were no doubt dreading was of course finally forthcoming last Monday. This came in the form of confirmation that club

By Conor Laird Published: April 9, 2021 6:53 pm Last Updated: April 9, 2021 7:00 pm The latest word stemming from the European media on Friday suggests that Arsenal have placed Inter Milan star Achraf Hakimi atop their list of targets to replace Hector Bellerin. PSG bound? Questions surrounding the future of long-time Gunners star

10:26 AM ET Kathleen McNamee United States women’s national team and Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan has said she is “frustrated” and “disappointed” by the scheduling of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Challenge Cup which sees its opening two games collide with an international FIFA window. Morgan and several other of the NWSL’s biggest stars

El Clasico Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has spoken to the press ahead of this weekend’s El Clasico, one which unusually isn’t an outright fight for the title, but rather one to draw closer to Atletico Madrid. On it possibly being the last one for Leo Messi, Zidane said; “I don’t want it to

7:42 AM ET Prince Philip has died aged 99. Photo by Alastair Grant – WPA Pool/Getty Images The English Football Association led tributes to Prince Philip following his death aged 99. Buckingham Palace announced HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s death on Friday. “We have sent our deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and our president, HRH