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Williams Brothers Fire Athletic Bilbao Into Copa Del Rey Final

First half goals from brothers Inaki and Nico Williams sent Athletic Bilbao on their way to a 3-0 win -- 4-0 on aggregate -- over Atletico Madrid on Thursday and into the Copa del Rey final. Bilbao led 1-0 from the first leg in Madrid and quickly doubled that when Inaki Williams was teed up by his younger brother to put them one up on the night. Three minutes before half-time, the roles were reversed with Inaki providing the assist for Nico Williams to give the Basques a three-goal cushion.

Manchester United's Man City inspiration speaks volumes about what Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants

In the early days of the Abu Dhabi era of Manchester City, when the ambition outweighed the reality and the master plan was about how to deliver success rather than sustain it, club bosses looked to Catalonia for inspiration.

'I'd hate it if he signed for them'- The Man City diehard who shaped Manchester United's dream signing

In the shadows of the Etihad Stadium are the streets that have raised one of the hottest young players in world football.

Big 12, ACC coaches not keen on proposed CFP byes for SEC, Big Ten - ESPN

The College Football Playoff hasn't unveiled its first 12-team field yet, but discussions on a 14-team competition beginning in 2026 are already raising eyebrows among Big 12 and ACC coaches.

Saudi Arabia launch bid to host the 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia launched its campaign to host the 2034 soccer World Cup on Friday, a bid that is all but certain to succeed due to the absence of any other expressions of interest before FIFA's deadline late last year.

UK-based Nigerian to establish ‘world class’ football academy in Delta

A philanthropist, David Ubogu, is set to unveil a ‘world class’ football academy in Delta State, to join the league of the nation’s football academies that would groom young talented footballers.

PSG's Enrique: Substituting Mbappé at half-time 'my decision' - ESPN

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique said that it was «my decision» to substitute Kylian Mbappé at half-time during his team's 0-0 draw at Monaco on Friday.

NCAA Football Rules Committee pitches in-helmet communication - ESPN

Technology in college football is finally starting to catch up to the NFL, as the NCAA Football Rules Committee on Friday proposed rules that would allow schools to use coach-to-player communications through the helmet to one player on the field.

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Williams Brothers Fire Athletic Bilbao Into Copa Del Rey Final

Manchester United's Man City inspiration speaks volumes about what Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants

'I'd hate it if he signed for them'- The Man City diehard who shaped Manchester United's dream signing

Big 12, ACC coaches not keen on proposed CFP byes for SEC, Big Ten - ESPN

Saudi Arabia launch bid to host the 2034 World Cup

UK-based Nigerian to establish ‘world class’ football academy in Delta

PSG's Enrique: Substituting Mbappé at half-time 'my decision' - ESPN

NCAA Football Rules Committee pitches in-helmet communication - ESPN