Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Seven-time French champion Lyon was relegated to the second tier on Tuesday because of ongoing financial irregularities. The decision followed an audit of the club’s finances by the French league’s soccer watchdog, known as DNCG. French sports daily L’Equipe estimated Lyon’s current debt at 175 million euros ($203 million). Lyon…
Nottingham Forest and Juventus have reportedly reached an agreement for Tim Weah and Samuel Mbangula. After mounting a seventh-place Premier League finish and punching their tickets to the Conference League next season, Nottingham Forest are looking to bolster their attack this summer. ESPN report the English club is close to finalizing a deal worth around…
Former Premier League footballer Lee Clark has been declared bankrupt, putting his £2 million Jesmond mansion and other valuable assets at risk of being seized. The 52-year-old former midfielder, who played for Newcastle United, Sunderland and Fulham during his career, could see his bank accounts and savings earmarked to pay unsecured creditors if the debt…
Reports in Italy claim that Nottingham Forest have opened discussions with Juventus in an attempt to sign attackers Timothy Weah and Samuel Mbangula for surprisingly low fees, and that the players are ‘open’ to the move, but why are the Bianconeri prepared to entertain offers of just €23m for the pair? Why Juventus are willing…
La Liga, the top-tier football league in Spain, has featured some of the most iconic and successful clubs in the game’s history. Since it started in 1929, many teams have made a big impact with their trophies, legendary players, and unforgettable moments. Here’s a look at the top 10 La Liga teams of all time,…
TUESDAY morning saw UEFA delegates meeting once again as the draw for the opening stages of the UEFA Women’s Champion’s League was made in Nyon, Switzerland. The UEFA headquarters kicked off the campaign last week when the draws for the men’s equivalent were made, with Cliftonville set for Gibraltar to face St Joseph’s in three…
Diao of Como Calcio celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Como at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 16, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Now that the domestic season is over and the dust has settled, it’s time to reflect. While many of the…
Just when you thought you had seen everything football has to offer. How about a missed penalty, a calamitous own goal, and two separate hat-tricks — including a goal straight from a corner, three goals in stoppage time, four in extra time and a 119th-minute winner — all with a place in a tournament final…
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – MARCH 04: Noa Lang of PSV Eindhoven shoots during the warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between PSV and Arsenal FC at PSV Stadion on March 04, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Napoli are…
Ryan O’HanlonJun 24, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.” Here is what we’ve learned from the Club World Cup thus far: The Bundesliga is a lot better than the Northern League of New Zealand. The…