Ian DarkeMay 1, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most recognizable soccer

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Every Friday, I pick for you the best or most exciting games not to be missed in the world of football each weekend. From derbies to top of the table clashes and relegation six-pointers to world-class players facing each other or other interesting tactical battles, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. This week,

Matias Soulé, despite a difficult 2026 due to chronic groin pain, remains one of Gian Piero Gasperini’s key players for Roma. The former Frosinone player has quality, dribbling ability, and plenty of room for improvement given his age. Born in 2003, he has everything to learn from the Grugliasco-based coach. The Giallorossi, however, must sell

With only a handful of Gameweeks remaining this season, we’ve reached a critical point in Fantasy Premier League as managers look to collect as many valuable points as possible. Here are the best players for FPL Gameweek 35 using Fantasy Football Hub’s AI predicted points. If you’re struggling to decide on which FPL move to

How do you create chances without creative players? How do you score goals without elite goalscorers? How do you, when the future of the football club is on the line, find a way to put the ball into the opponents’ net and then hang on for a win? These are some of the biggest questions

Timo Werner has become a vital piece for a San Jose Earthquakes side currently dominating the 2026 MLS season, with the German star claiming his first Player of the Month award just three months after joining. With such an immediate impact, Werner has managed to establish himself as a dominant force on the pitch even

It is August 2025, your first meeting with Andree Jeglertz. There’s a frisson of nerves. Not many in England know of the Swede’s resume yet, but this is the Manchester City head coach; a Women’s Champions League winner, a three-time league champion and two-time manager of the year in the Swedish top division, a Finnish

Espanyol have not won a single game in 2026 and if they finally break that run against Real Madrid on Sunday it could hand their city rivals Barcelona the Spanish title. Manolo Gonzalez’s side started the season brilliantly and at Christmas were fifth, knocking on the doors of Champions League qualification. It seemed

A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga champions Barcelona is attracting transfer interest on the part of English giants Manchester United. The player in question? Alejandro Balde. The future of left-back Balde has of course taken its place at the heart of the media chatter surrounding Barcelona over recent months. Advertisement This comes

Mauricio Pochettino established himself as one of the top managers in the world during his time in England. That success ultimately led to his appointment as USMNT head coach ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but he has now acknowledged that he sees a potential return to the Premier League in his future. During

1 Parker-less Burnley remain a test The equation is simple. If Leeds beat relegated – and now managerless – Burnley at Elland Road on Friday they will reach 43 points and be extremely unlikely to meet the same fate as their opponents. Daniel Farke’s losing FA Cup semi-finalists are then scheduled to travel to Tottenham,