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ESPN Guardiola: Winning games best way to defend City

Pep Guardiola spoke evocatively of his "deep" relationship with Manchester City and said that he sees winning games as the best way to defend the club.

ESPN Ancelotti on CL loss: Madrid 'stronger than ever'

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Wednesday's defeat at Lille has given his team "a great opportunity" to get better.

ESPN Sources: Lauren Holiday in line for Courage role

Former World Cup champion Lauren Holiday is expected to play "a very active role" with the North Carolina Courage, should the sale of the team to Marc Lasry's Avenue Capital Group be finalized, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Rudiger: 'Quite scary' how good Lamine Yamal is

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has said it's "quite scary" how good Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is at the age of 17.

ESPN FIFA adjusts transfer rules for Club World Cup

FIFA has agreed on interim transfer rules aiming to help players change teams and go to the Club World Cup in the United States next June-July.

ESPN Ratcliffe: Ten Hag's United future 'not my call'

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has refused to give assurances to under-fire manager Erik ten Hag while insisting a decision on the Dutchman's future is out of his hands.

ESPN Martino: Miami deserves Club World Cup invite

Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino confirmed FIFA has not selected the additional MLS participant for the 2025 Club World Cup yet, but insists the Herons now possess the "football fundamentals" to earn a spot in the tournament.

ESPN Paolo Maldini's son, Daniel, gets 1st Italy call-up

Daniel Maldini was called up by Italy coach Luciano Spalletti on Friday for Nations League matches and could follow in the footsteps of his father Paolo and grandfather Cesare, both former Italy captains.

ESPN Sources: Lauren Holiday in line for Courage role

Former World Cup champion Lauren Holiday is expected to play "a very active role" with the North Carolina Courage, should the sale of the team to Marc Lasry's Avenue Capital Group be finalized, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Maguire throws Ten Hag a late lifeline by rescuing Manchester United in Porto

Porto took advantage of Man United's ongoing defensive frailty, but Harry Maguire's stoppage-time equaliser likely saved Erik ten Hag's job -- for now.

ESPN As NASCAR comes together for Helene aid, notable teams sue the series

While the NASCAR community is coming together to help its neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene, two teams felt the time was right to sue the series.

ESPN 'I feel like I already won': How Aces' Plum has persevered through tough season

Las Vegas trails 2-0 in the WNBA semifinals. But whatever the outcome of this season, the Aces guard said she is glad she has battled through it.

ESPN A'ja Wilson is done people-pleasing

The three-time MVP talks about her historic season and the growth of the WNBA in an exclusive interview.

ESPN Suárez says Bielsa causing divide within Uruguay

Luis Suárez detailed the rigorous training protocols and team conducts established by coach Marcelo Bielsa upon his arrival at the Uruguay national team.