Football

When will James Milner break the Premier League appearance record? He is edging closer

James Milner is on the cusp of breaking the Premier League's all-time appearance record having crossed the 651-game mark.The 40-year-old Brighton midfielder/full-back is just three games shy of breaking...

Leicester City axes manager Marti Cifuentes after just six months in charge

Leicester City has parted ways with manager Marti Cifuentes, effective immediately, just six months after he stepped into...

Liverpool’s inconsistencies have never been made more apparent

Beth LindopJan 24, 2026, 10:52 PMCloseBased in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN's Liverpool correspondent and also covers the...

Transfer rumors, news: Saudi league eyes Salah, Vinícius Jr. plus 50 more

The Saudi Pro League has big plans to sign Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior, while...

‘Like my son’: Villa boss explains shoving own player in bizarre sideline scenes — Europa Wrap

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has brushed off a bizarre incident involving his own player as the Premier...

‘Never felt so bad’: PL axe threat explodes after incredible new low; call sparks full-time fury — Wrap

Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday and stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League...

Maresca made Chelsea world champions. Six months later, he’s gone. What happened?

The reigning FIFA Club World Cup champions' coach is out of a job. Enzo Maresca's 18-month tenure at Chelsea ended on New Year's Day...

Reds to go again after $606m splash; winner of major race for star — PL’s 5 busiest transfer window clubs

The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure a place in next...

Marcotti’s 2026 wishes: A big World Cup (with Italy in it), transparency in football, more

Another year in the books, another chance to look forward and imagine what can be. The World Cup will dominate 2026 the way only...

PL Wrap: Arsenal’s scary title statement in demolition job; United, Chelsea waste golden chance

Arsenal snapped Aston Villa’s 11-game winning run with a dominant 4-1 win to open up a five-point Premier League lead as Chelsea and Manchester...

With Bafana, Nigeria, Egypt through, what’s still at stake for groups at AFCON?

Ed DoveDec 30, 2025, 11:27 AMCloseEd Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and...