U.S.-style salary cap would fail in Europe's top soccer leagues. Here's why
The global pandemic has European soccer talking about a salary cap, but Gab Marcotti argues that there's more realistic ways to control costs.
Ex-Prem player fined for covert horse watching
Rennes striker M'Baye Niang has been fined €1,500 for breaking social distancing rules in France to watch horse racing.
Marcotti: Cavani would be a terrible signing for Inter Milan (2:36)
Hegerberg labels women's soccer the 'weakest link' (1:58)
Sources: Icardi nearing €60m PSG move
Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi is edging closer to a permanent move to Paris Saint-Germain, sources have told ESPN.
Lyon boss blasts 'stupid' French League's halt
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas again lashed out at the French League for ending the Ligue 1 soccer season early amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Laurens: Haaland to PSG would only happen with 'big ifs' (0:59)
Sources: Utd keen to keep Barca target Dalot
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to keep Diogo Dalot at Manchester United despite interest from top European clubs, sources have told ESPN.
Cesar Azpilicueta builds FIFA 20 Ultimate Team (1:47)
Sources: Transfer chief Campos not set for Spurs
Lille sporting director Luis Campos will join Tottenham and has rejected a big offer from Newcastle United, sources have told ESPN.
Sources: Villas-Boas set to leave Marseille
Andre Villas-Boas looks certain to leave his managerial position at French side Marseille, sources have told ESPN.
Why €100m+ players like Neymar might not be moving as big clubs stockpile young talent instead
The coronavirus outbreak will impact the transfer window when it reopens, with top clubs having to change tactics that could alter everything.
I'm better than Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar - Edilson
Former Brazil star Edilson has said that he was better than Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar at the peak of his playing career.
UEFA ready to be flexible on May 25 deadline
UEFA is prepared to offer some flexibility as the deadline to confirm plans to restart and complete domestic competitions looms.
Who is most impacted if major European leagues struggle to resume?
With European soccer slowly getting back to action over the coming weeks, some teams face a less fair situation than others.
Herrera: Neymar one of biggest surprises ever
Ander Herrera has branded Neymar "one of the biggest surprises of my career" and said he had a false impression of the Brazil superstar.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United edging Chelsea in Dembele chase
Manchester United might have edged ahead of Chelsea in the race for Lyon's Moussa Dembele. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Ligue 1 review: PSG champions, Ben Yedder stars
The 2019-20 Ligue 1 season was ended prematurely due to COVID-19 but there were still plenty of highlights -- and lowlights. Julien Laurens recaps.
Winners and losers from Ligue 1 in 2019-20 (2:36)
English football during World War II showed how sport can heal and unify during times of crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted football in ways not seen since World War II, but even then, the game proved to be an essential part of life.
Mbappe wants to share Ligue 1 Golden Boot
Ligue 1 Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappe has said his award should be shared with Wissam Ben Yedder as both finished on 18 goals this season.
Herrera: Mbappe makes PSG look like kids in training! (1:29)
United's Lindelof doubts, Manchester hits back at Di Maria's wife
ESPN's Insider Notebook has transfer news on Man Utd and Chelsea. PLUS: Angel Di Maria's wife gets a response to her stinging criticism of the city,
Leboeuf: I've been waiting 2 years to see the real Neymar at PSG (2:29)
Ligue 1 Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 27 | 22 | 2 | 3 | +51 | 68 |
| Marseille | 28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | +12 | 56 |
| Stade Rennes | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | +14 | 50 |
| Lille | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | +8 | 49 |
| Nice | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | +3 | 41 |
| Stade de Reims | 28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | +5 | 41 |
| Lyon | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | +15 | 40 |
| Montpellier | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | +1 | 40 |
| AS Monaco | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 40 |
| Strasbourg | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 38 |
| Angers | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 39 |
| Bordeaux | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | +6 | 37 |
| Nantes | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | -3 | 37 |
| Brest | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | -3 | 34 |
| Metz | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | -8 | 34 |
| Dijon FCO | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | -10 | 30 |
| Saint-Etienne | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | -16 | 30 |
| Nimes | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | -15 | 27 |
| SC Amiens | 28 | 4 | 11 | 13 | -19 | 23 |
| Toulouse | 28 | 3 | 4 | 21 | -36 | 13 |