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Carrick can do no more to prove he deserves permanent Man United job
With nine wins in 13 games and a Champions League place all but secure, Michael Carrick has made a convincing case to be Man United's coach next season.

Should Man United stick with Carrick, or go all out for PSG's Luis Enrique?
Man United have settled on two candidates for the permanent manager's job: Michael Carrick or a unicorn.

TOP HEADLINES
What if Liverpool didn't sign Mo Salah? Soccer's ultimate alternative history


CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMIS
Griezmann is already an Atlético legend. Can he win Champions League and leave for MLS on a high?
Antoine Griezmann has never won LaLiga or the Champions League, but he's still among the greats. Can he sign off with club soccer's biggest title?

Why Rayo Vallecano's European run is the miracle of the season
Rayo Vallecano, who train on a pitch that has potholes and play in a stadium where opponents mock the facilities, are on the cusp of a European final.


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Alonso on three-man Chelsea manager shortlist
Xabi Alonso is reportedly on Chelsea's shortlist to be their next manager, while Arsenal are interested in Victor Osimhen. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Predicting the most likely transfer for 9 top stars this summer
Many of Europe's top players could be on the move this summer. We pick nine of them and outline their best fit.

MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
Chelsea reach FA Cup final; Serie A facing another ref scandal; Arsenal win ugly; more
Chelsea advanced to the FA Cup final days after changing managers (again). Plus: Is Serie A heading for another referee scandal, and can Arsenal hang on in the English title race?

TENSIONS FLARE
Goalkeepers sent off after brawl in Spain's 2nd tier

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

COMPARING TO CLUB LEGENDS
How Mbappé's first 100 Real Madrid games compare to greats like Ronaldo, Benzema
Kylian Mbappé has reached 100 Real Madrid games at a low point, but his scoring contribution compares favorably to some legends from the club's past.


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MLS Power Rankings: Reus, Galaxy putting league on notice
A statement win from Marco Reus & Co. has the LA Galaxy surging up this week's edition of MLS Power Rankings.

New coach, same problems: Inter Miami's wait for first Nu Stadium win goes on
Any firework display Nu Stadium has in store to celebrate Miami's first victory will have to wait another week.

Top Headlines
- FIFA greenlights tailgating at World Cup venues
- Sources: NWSL board postpones calendar flip vote
- Source: MLS owners discuss Whitecaps relocation
- Carrick: United shouldn't 'over celebrate' CL spot
- Source: Barça contact Atleti about Álvarez move
- Banned Kompany backs Bayern '100%' vs. PSG
- NY mayor Mamdani announces free WC fan fests
- Luis Enrique says 'no team better' than PSG
- ⚽ Tiny club's European run is miracle of season
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Facebook @UECornella Messi bought a club in Barcelona! Get to know UE Cornellà
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi made news this week with the surprise announcement that he has bought Spanish fifth-tier team UE Cornellà. Who are they?
Marcel van Dorst/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images Attack, attack, attack: N.E.C. Nijmegen's tactics have to be seen to be believed
NEC have the most attacking, aggressive style around, and it's working as they sit third in the Dutch Eredivisie and are into the final of the Dutch Cup.
Courtesy Portland Cherry Bombs FC, Forward Madison and Duncan Loudon/Venezia FC More than a jersey: Kits are putting soccer's underdogs on the map
Few lower-league clubs could ever take on soccer's giants, but when it comes to attention-grabbing kits, these three are in a league of their own.
George Wood/Getty Images How bad analytics built a Tottenham team that might get relegated
Tottenham are really bad and looking at the way this team has been constructed, one thing clearly stands out: This team is really bad at passing the ball, and that may explain their present malaise.
Legends chasing milestones
(Photo by Jaime SALDARRIAGA / AFP via Getty Images) Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.





















