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Who has won World Cup and Champions League in the same year?
Fabián Ruiz was the last soccer player to win the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA World Cup in the same year. Find out who else joins him on the list.
Spain's win vs. France ends incredible World Cup final streak
For the past 11 World Cup finals, both Bayern Munich and Inter Milan had been represented. But that amazing streak is now over for one of those clubs.
Hate extra time and penalties? Here's how one man is on a mission to replace them
Soccer's format for deciding cup games that end in a tie is a flawed system. So what is an alternative to the current extra 30 minutes before a penalty shootout?
Imps, Saints and Vikings: 2026-27 Champions League kicks off
The new Champions League campaign begins 38 days after last season's final. Plenty of unheralded clubs are involved, all with their own fascinating stories.
Chelsea avoid UEFA financial breach fines; Strasbourg must pay almost $15M
Chelsea evaded more serious UEFA sanctions Tuesday for overspending, while its sister club Strasbourg got the heaviest fine of €13 million ($14.8m) among 14 clubs that broke financial monitoring rules.
Laurens backs Diomandé to join PSG
Laurens backs Diomandé to join PSG
Should Man City break the transfer record for Anderson?
First woman ref at men's World Cup, Stéphanie Frappart, joins UEFA staff
The first woman to referee a men's FIFA World Cup game, Stéphanie Frappart, is joining the staff of UEFA.
Kirkland: Atlético are furious with Barcelona for Álvarez pursuit
Kirkland: Atlético are furious with Barcelona for Álvarez pursuit
Man United take step forward in stadium redevelopment
Laurens: You can't blame Muñoz for choosing Liverpool over Newcastle
Morocco's FIFA World Cup run could define Achraf Hakimi's legacy
Fresh from another Champions League triumph with Paris Saint-Germain -- with the rightback returning from injury to excel in the final -- Hakimi is the captain of the most accomplished Morocco side ever assembled.
Oliver Glasner bids farewell to Crystal Palace in heartfelt letter: 'We had the perfect ending'
Oliver Glasner backed Crystal Palace for another European successful campaign in a farewell letter to fans marking his pride at managing the club.
Can Arsenal win Champions League final to give Premier League clean sweep of European trophies?
First Aston Villa, now Crystal Palace, then Arsenal? The Premier League is one game away from joining an exclusive European club.
Glasner says Palace now in Europa League 'where they should be'
Oliver Glasner said he is leaving Crystal Palace "where they should be" after winning the Conference League in his final game as manager.
Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner wants to win Conference League to secure Europa League spot
Oliver Glasner has said that he wants to win the UEFA Conference League final for Crystal Palace in his final game at the club so that they can secure Europa League football for next season, something they missed out on this year
Tracking title races, relegation: What's at stake on final PL day?
How are the battles for major honors, Champions League spots and relegation shaping up across the continent? Here's everything you need to know.
Unai Emery joins greats, Tammy Abraham completes set: stats from Aston Villa's remarkable Europa League triumph
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 to win the Europa League and we have all the stats and facts to bring you from their remarkable triumph.
Cash: Prince William was drinking beer in the changing room after UEL win
Matty Cash reveals Prince William celebrated Aston Villa's Europa League win with a beer in the changing room.
Unai Emery will become PL's best manager after Pep Guardiola leaves - Owen Hargreaves
Former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves has claimed Unai Emery will usurp Pep Guardiola as the best manager in the Premier League.
Aston Villa's Emi Martínez broke finger before UEL final win
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he broke his finger while warming up for his team's Europa League final against SC Freiburg in Istanbul on Wednesday.
'Grateful' Unai Emery joins greats with 5th Europa League title
Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League and etched his place alongside some all-time coaching greats after leading Aston Villa to glory in Istanbul on Wednesday.
Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa: Unai Emery delivers again as John McGinn and Co. cruise to Europa League triumph
Forty-four years after beating Bayern Munich to lift the European Cup, Aston Villa have triumphed on the continent once more, and they have Unai Emery to thank for it.
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal to move for Spain World Cup winner Williams
Arsenal have made fresh contact for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Why Rogers' £117m Chelsea transfer is high risk, but Anderson's £116m move to City isn't
Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson are both moving clubs for huge fees this summer, but because of where they play the deals will be judged differently.
Did World Cup help or hinder your Premier League team? How tournament affected each club
Here's how every Premier League club was impacted by their players at the World Cup.
Premier League preseason friendlies 2026-27: Fixtures, UK kick-off times and summer tour schedule
Premier League clubs have confirmed their preseason schedules ahead of the new campaign, with the 2026-27 season kicking off on Aug. 21.
Premier League, EFL summer transfer window 2026 dates: When is Deadline Day?
Everything that Premier League and EFL supporters need to know about the 2026 summer transfer window, and key dates around it.
Premier League 2026 summer transfers: All confirmed ins, outs for every club
Here's every Premier League in and out before the 2026-27 season begins.
Alan Shearer leads tributes to Kevin Keegan: 'Sleep easy Boss'
Alan Shearer paid tribute to his hero and friend Kevin Keegan following the death of his former Newcastle manager at the age of 75.
Ogden: Kevin Keegan defined English football in the 1970s
Ogden: Kevin Keegan defined English football in the 1970s
Summer transfer window: Grading big signings in men's soccer
The 2026 summer transfer window is open. Here is how we rated the biggest deals.
Premier League 2026-27 kits: Ranking every jersey released
It's still several weeks before the new Premier League season begins, but plenty of top clubs have already released some of their 2026-27 kits.
South Africa's Jayden Adams' 'big-time goal' was to play for Liverpool - Memorial video
At Jayden Adams' memorial service in Stellenbosch on Thursday, a video from the former Bafana Bafana midfielder's agency, Forwardzone, was played in which he professed his dream of playing for Liverpool.
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona set deadline for Argentina's Álvarez; Spain's Rodri wants Real Madrid
Barcelona have set a deadline of July 31 for Atlético Madrid to accept their offer to sign Argentina striker Julián Álvarez. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Wrexham beat Man United in Helsinki friendly as Andrey Santos makes strong debut
Andrey Santos made a bright first Manchester United appearance as they fell to a 1-0 preseason friendly loss to Wrexham in Helsinki.
Jarrod Bowen confirms West Ham stay despite Premier League relegation
Jarrod Bowen will stay at West Ham this season despite their relegation to the Championship, he has confirmed.
Tottenham agree club-record £85 million deal to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes - sources
Tottenham have agreed a club-record £85 million ($112m) deal with West Ham to sign Mateus Fernandes, sources have told ESPN.
EFL Championship fixtures schedule 2026-27 in full
Check out the full fixture list for the 2026-27 EFL Championship season.
English Championship fixtures 2026-27: West Ham start against Burnley, Wrexham head to Cardiff City
West Ham will face fellow Premier League relegated side Burnley on the first day of the EFL season, while Wrexham travel to newly-promoted Welsh side Cardiff City as they look to reach the playoffs following a narrow miss last season.
Wolves sack Rob Edwards after Premier League relegation
Wolverhampton Wanderers have sacked Rob Edwards after they were relegated from the Premier League.
Kieran McKenna to step down as Ipswich manager after securing second Premier League promotion
Kieran McKenna has stepped down as Ipswich Town manager after five seasons in the job, the club have confirmed.
Mexico's Raúl Jiménez signs deal to return to Wolves
Mexico striker Raúl Jiménez is returning to Wolverhampton Wanderers after signing a two-year contract with a one-year option, the Championship side announced on Tuesday.
Football regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over David Sullivan allegations
The football regulator is in contact with West Ham after allegations were made against co-owner David Sullivan that he had pressured aspiring models for sex.
A father-son Transatlantic, cross-generational voyage to visit Burnley
It took a Transatlantic trip to the North of England, in search of a family's football history, to truly experience the purity and love of the game.
Sheffield United in talks to re-sign Man City's Kalvin Phillips - sources
Sheffield United are in talks with Manchester City about re-signing midfielder Kalvin Phillips, sources have told ESPN.
Transfer rumors, news: Barça could look at move for either Vlahovic or Núñez
Barcelona are looking at other options at strikers if they fail to sign Julián Álvarez. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Real Madrid 'win' 2026 World Cup with more goals scored than any other club
Barcelona's Ferran Torres was Spain's final hero, but when it comes to which club's players scored the most goals this summer, it's Real Madrid who "won" the World Cup.
Julián Álvarez will play at Atlético Madrid next season - club president
Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has firmly declared the club will not transfer Julián Álvarez this summer despite Barcelona's attempt to lure the Argentina striker to the Camp Nou.
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal to replace Gyökeres with Álvarez?
Arsenal are reportedly exploring a possible swap deal between Viktor Gyökeres and Julián Álvarez. Transfer Talk has the latest.