La Liga giants Barcelona have joined the growing list of clubs expressing a keen interest in the signing of Bournemouth star Junior Kroupi. It is of course widespread knowledge at this point that Barcelona are on the lookout for reinforcements in the final third with a view to next season. Advertisement Amid uncertainty surrounding the

Kylian Mbappe has hit back at a fresh wave of criticism in Spain, insisting he remains fully committed to recovering from his latest injury. The Real Madrid and France forward is sidelined by a left hamstring issue, casting doubt over his availability for Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona, the biggest match in Spanish football. Advertisement

Kylian Mbappé responded to a fresh wave of criticism in Spain, insisting on Tuesday he remains fully committed to recovering from his latest injury. The Real Madrid and France forward is sidelined by a left hamstring issue which is casting doubt about his availability for Sunday’s clasico in Barcelona, the biggest match in Spanish soccer.

Interim manager Calum McFarlane has played down the mathematical permutations and insists his squad remain focused on finishing the season strongly. The caretaker boss also stressed that his immediate focus remains on improving performances rather than calculating potential scenarios. “Yeah, I know the group,” he said, as quoted by Football London. “I’ve known them for

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James’ Park on February 28, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Manchester United are planning to strengthen their midfield this summer, and several Serie A

We may look back on gameweek 35 as one of the most important in the 2025–26 Premier League season. At the top of the standings, Manchester City’s slip-up against Everton has put Arsenal back in control of the title race, while Manchester United became the third side to book a spot in next season’s Champions

Graham HunterMay 5, 2026, 06:00 PM Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Multiple Authors If José Mourinho had some sort of license on the use of his name, then after recent blanket speculation about him potentially taking over at Real Madrid

From data-driven tactics to immersive fan experiences, German football has quietly become one of the most tech-forward ecosystems in the sport. Advertisement  If you’ve watched German football over the past decade, you’ve probably noticed something: The game feels sharper, faster and more calculated. That’s not an accident. Behind the scenes, technology has been steadily reshaping

Beth LindopMay 4, 2026, 07:06 PM ET Close Based in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL. Multiple Authors LIVERPOOL, England — After months of debate over whether the Premier League title would be won in London or Manchester, the destination of the trophy might just have been

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is set for July 19, and sportsbooks have already released World Cup final matchup odds, pricing the most likely teams to meet in the championship match. These exact final odds project which two nations will reach the final from opposite sides of the bracket. These “exact final matchup” markets