Prizefight

Champions League future on the line for both Everton Football Club and Arsenal in critical bout Sunday.

Trolled so hard!

Fans in Portugal follow and cheer linesman's every move. 

Deuce for three!

Seattle Sounders FC come from behind to tie Portland Timbers in 8-goal thriller as Clint Dempsey nets hat trick.

Brazucam!

The Brazuca, the official ball for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, travels the world with six cameras inside it.

Tight grip

Atlético de Madrid defend La Liga summit with 1-0 victory over Villareal.

Vincible!

FC Bayern München's record 53-match unbeaten run ends with 1-0 defeat at Augsburg. 

City slickers

Manchester City FC destroy Southampton to keep pressure on Liverpool, Chelsea in Premier League title race.

Emotional reaction

Jon Stewart gushes on The Daily Show when Pelé gives him a signed 1970 Brazil World Cup kit.

Forever Blue

In one of the cooler kit reveals we've seen, Chelsea Football Clubstars have their favorite moments immortalized in sculptures.

Ouch

Real Madrid C.F.'s Jese has suffered a setback in his recovery from knee surgery, suffering from inflammation and a fever.

Renewed hostilities

Real Salt Lake visits Sporting Kansas City in a MLS Cup rematch on Saturday night.

More on the meeting in Kansas City and the rest of the weekend in Major League Soccer (MLS) in this edition of the Tip Sheet.

In doubt

Wayne Rooney's toe injury will keep him out of Newcastle clash, and possibly Manchester United's Champions League second leg against FC Bayern München.

Sidelined

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Real Madrid C.F.'s visit to Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Not ready yet

Fans on the field and sound issues marked the first major test event at a FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 stadium.

Ignore the rumors

A.C. Milan's CEO has dismissed suggestions that Mario Balotelli is unsettled at the club and looking for an exit.

The rumors are true

Manchester United and Real Madrid C.F. will face off at The Big House in the International Champions Cup on August 2. Details.

New role

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been hired by Harvard Business School for a long-term position to lecture senior executives.

Play fair

Arsene Wenger backs FIFA's decision to hand FC Barcelona a year-long transfer ban.

"They have not respected the rules," he said.

Show me what you got

Jose Mourinho challenges Fernando 9 Torres to score more goals.

"Now Is What You Make It"

Pepsi releases star-studded, euphonious 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil commercial, but is it better than their past WC ads?

El Tri-al and error

Process mattered more than the outcome for Mexico in Wednesday night's draw with United States. 

Advantage: Old Lady

Juventus take big step towards UEFA Europa League semifinals as Leonardo Bonucci's goal delivers win in Lyon.

Jurgen's Laboratory

Successful experiment against Mexico leaves #USMNT with alternative tactical plan for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Zay it ain't zo!

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be sidelined for a month after suffering leg injury against Chelsea.

Belgium's big blow

Aston Villa's Christian Benteke to miss the rest of season, 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil after rupturing Achilles. 

Open wide for some soccer!

Homer Simpson shines as World Cup referee in episode of The Simpsons.

Spring flirt

Romelu Lukaku's agent says Tottenham Hotspur are in talks over potential summer move. 

Jekyll and Hyde

USA shows best and worst in thrilling draw with Mexico, who fight back from two-goal deficit.

Time to impress!

#USMNT fringe players battle for Jurgen Klinsmann's attention in border battle against arch-rivals Mexico. 

New home?

Tottenham Hotspur consider temporary move to Wembley while proposed new stadium is being built. 

Even keel

Mexico boss Miguel Herrera kept the door open for omitted players and managed expectations ahead of tonight's friendly against #USMNT. 

Hit and run

Cristiano Ronaldo ties Messi goal mark as Real Madrid C.F. put one leg in UEFA Champions League semifinals.

Late magic!

Javier Pastore scores late, sublime solo goal to hand PSG - Paris Saint-Germain two-goal advantage over Chelsea in UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

Battle for the border

It's never a friendly between the #USMNT and Mexico. But there's more on the line than just bragging rights.

New era?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, PSG look to lose UEFA Champions Leaguealso-ran tag against Jose Mourinho's Chelsea.

Man up!

Pressure's on Real Madrid C.F. and Borussia Dortmund to save their seasons on Europe's biggest stage. 

Transfer bombshell

FIFA hands FC Barcelona one-year transfer ban for breaching rules.

Hips don't lie (too soon?)

FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique out at least four weeks after fracturing hip against Atlético de Madrid.

Big opportunity

Several Major League Soccer (MLS) stars hope to bolster their cases for a World Cup place against Mexico tomorrow night.

What a tease!

Colorado Rapids Soccer Club announces return of epic '70s throwback kit, Orlando City Soccer Club reveals hilarious re-branding for the year's greatest April Fools' pranks.

Stars in stripes

No, that isn't a Netherlands flag turned upside-down. It's the new#USMNT World Cup away jersey! 

FAN-demonium!

#USMNT fans buy three times as many 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil tickets as any other nation (except hosts Brazil).

Lifeline!

Neymar Jr. saves Barcelona a draw as Atlético de Madrid take slight edge in UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

That's the spirit!

Manchester United keep UEFA Champions League hopes against Bayern Munich alive thanks to Nemanja Vidic's goal.