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5:15 PM ET Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Austin Lindberg After five weeks of consistent drama from the group stage through the knockout rounds, the MLS is Back Tournament has come to an end with the Portland Timbers crowned deserving champions of

7:35 AM ET Chelsea are willing to sell Tiemoue Bakayoko to AC Milan but are aiming to recoup almost all of the £40 million they spent to sign the midfielder in 2017, sources have told ESPN. The 25-year-old has been deemed surplus to requirements as Chelsea look to help finance a summer spending spree that

5:00 AM ET After the last 16 wrapped up over the weekend and several big teams bowed out early — Juventus even changed managers after losing to Lyon — we are down to the final eight, competing in Lisbon, for the 2019-20 Champions League. The format has been altered in light of the coronavirus pandemic,

10:47 PM ET The Portland Timbers took down Orlando City 2-1 to take home the trophy for the MLS is Back Tournament at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on Tuesday night. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Stream MLS LIVE on ESPN networks and ESPN app (U.S. only) Goals from

3:47 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain‘s injured striker Kylian Mbappe could feature in Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal against Atalanta, his coach Thomas Tuchel said on Tuesday. Mbappe, who has 30 goals in 34 matches in all competitions this season, suffered a serious ankle injury in the French Cup final win over Saint-Etienne on July 24 and

10:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Victor Lindelof has said Manchester United escaped against FC Copenhagen but insists they still have enough in the tank to win the Europa League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side needed an extra time penalty from Bruno Fernandes to edge past Copenhagen in Cologne on Monday night — the latest game in

6:00 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent COLOGNE, Germany — The Europa League started as a sideshow for Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but it is now centre stage. It took a nervous, edgy 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen in Cologne on Monday night — earned thanks to Bruno Fernandes‘ penalty in extra time — but

12:53 PM ET Borussia Dortmund midfielder Thomas Meunier has criticised the culture of former club Paris Saint-Germain and said the party culture is “outrageous.” Meunier, 28, left the Ligue 1 champions to join Dortmund on a free transfer in June after four seasons in the French capital. – Stream FC Daily on ESPN+– ESPN Insider

12:15 PM ET MLS revealed its plans for resuming its regular season in home markets, with the first game set to take place on Aug. 12, the day after the final of the MLS is Back Tournament. The league also announced its playoff format, with 18 teams qualifying for the postseason, culminating in the MLS

6:14 PM ET James Capps The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — and you can find out when the windows open here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Napoli join Chelsea in Reguilon race Napoli have joined the race to sign Real Madrid fullback Sergio

9:40 AM ET Willian will end his seven-year spell at Chelsea this summer, the player announced on social media on Sunday. The Brazil international had been in talks over a new contract at Stamford Bridge but negotiations broke down over the length of his deal. – Stream FC Daily on ESPN+– Transfer Q&A: How will

Editor’s note: Tor-Kristian Karlsen is a Norwegian football scout and executive and is the former chief executive and sporting director at AS Monaco. He will write regularly for ESPN on the business of soccer and the process of scouting. In his latest column, he identifies five potential centre-backs Man City could target in the transfer

8:39 AM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Juventus chief Andrea Agnelli has said he is adamant Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at the club despite their elimination from the Champions League on Friday. Ronaldo scored both goals in a 2-1 win over Lyon but Juve went out on away goals and exited the

5:01 PM ET Lionel Messi led the way as Barcelona reached another quarterfinal. Enric Fontcuberta/EPA Barcelona moved to the Champions League quarterfinals 4-2 on aggregate after a 3-1 second-leg victory over Napoli at the Camp Nou on Saturday. Clement Lenglet, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez all scored in the first half to give the hosts a

6:55 PM ET Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has been sacked following the club’s Champions League elimination against Lyon, it was announced on Saturday. The Serie A side suffered a round-of-16 exit to the French club despite a 2-1 win on Friday night, losing on the away goals rule as the tie ended 2-2 on aggregate.

6:23 PM ET Shaun Reynolds The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — and you can find out when the windows open here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Arsenal’s Maitland-Niles on transfer list to raise funds In a desperate attempt to raise cash to help

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4:00 AM ET The Champions League rolls back into action this weekend after a five-month hiatus with the remaining round-of-16 matches. But it’s not just the conclusion of this season’s tournament — the quest to crown the European champions for 2020-21 also begins on Saturday. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring