Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius in redefining what it means to be a modern soccer superstar. No longer confined to the pitch, the Portuguese icon has stepped further into the business of the game, adding his name to a growing list of active players investing in clubs while still competing

Ahead of this weekend’s trip to the Emirates to face Arsenal, we have picked out eight of our best moments away to the Gunners in the Premier League era and want you to select your favourite. The Blues have enjoyed plenty of highlights at

NYON, Switzerland — Premier League clubs enjoyed an increase in television revenue almost equal to the rest of European club soccer combined from 2014-24, UEFA said on Thursday. English clubs benefited from an increase of 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion) over the decade. During the same period, the combined TV revenue increase across clubs from

Atalanta pulled off a thrilling, last-gasp turnaround to make it to the Champions League last 16. Juventus battled valiantly into extra-time with 10 men. But that show of fight hasn’t lifted the dark cloud which settled over Italian football this week. A 98th-minute penalty, converted by Atalanta’s Lazar Samardzic, means there will be Italian representation

Feb 26, 2026, 04:55 AM ET We’re fast approaching the business end of the 2025-26 Premier League season, and heading into March, everything is still very much to play for. The title race has coalesced into a two-team battle between leaders Arsenal and chasers Manchester City, while the push for Champions League soccer next season

Welcome to the latest edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each week, The Athletic analyses the entire division through a specific lens. After looking at crosses in last week’s edition, this week we will dive into late goals, with 85 minutes into games our chosen threshold for a late strike throughout this article.

The shock value is notable. The Serie A champions not making it through the Champions League league phase. The current best in class and league leaders by 10 points going out to Bodo/Glimt. Two teams exiting in the play-off round this season. Three last season. Eliminations at the hands of Belgians and the Dutch in

Manchester United are set to explore the La Liga market this summer, as they seek to improve Michael Carrick’s squad. They have plans to bring in a new midfielder, with former Real Madrid man Casemiro already confirmed to be leaving at the end of the season. There are an abundance of top midfielders currently plying

Strap yourselves in, we have ourselves a proper title race. Five points separate Manchester City from league leaders Arsenal, which could close to just two if City win their game in hand on Mikel Arteta’s side.  With the pair due to play each other in the Premier League in April, that means the title is

Heidenheim, Real Oviedo and Burnley are among Europe’s struggling teams that have taken a more proactive approach in their bid for survival. Goal markets Odds Werder Bremen vs Heidenheim – Over 2.5 & BTTS +101 Burnley vs Brentford – Over 2.5 -125 Fulham vs West Ham – Over 2.5 & BTTS +105 Odds courtesy of

Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa could not specify a recovery timeline for superstar forward Kylian Mbappé, only revealing that the Frenchman will be out for as long as it takes his “discomfort to disappear.” Mbappé was an unexpected absence for Los Blancos in their 2–1 victory over Benfica in the second leg of the Champions

Sam Tighe Close Sam Tighe ESPN Sam is a writer, broadcaster and podcaster for ESPN. He will write on the Premier League, scouting and transfers. ,  Mark Ogden Close Mark Ogden Senior Writer, ESPN FC ,  Julien Laurens ,  Gab Marcotti Close Gab Marcotti Senior Writer, ESPN FC Multiple Authors Feb 25, 2026, 08:24 PM