Arsenal legend Sol Campbell joins Chad Ochocinco on The Late Run and holds nothing back, explaining why modern football is “too easy” and why no striker - not even prime Ronaldo Nazário - ever had his number.

Named after Didier Drogba and raised with a ball at his feet, U.S. soccer prospect Zavier Gozo joins The Late Run amid reports he is headed to Crystal Palace.

Emmy-winning sports personality Katie Nolan joins The Late Run and settles the GOAT debate before Ocho can even finish the question.

In this episode of The Late Run, Lil Rel Howery and Karlous Miller join Ocho and Raheem for a hilarious, candid conversation about why soccer never became the neighborhood game in Black America. From the popularity of kickball and the cost of $3,000 youth clubs to a lack of accessible fields and local role models, the group explores the cultural and financial barriers surrounding the sport—and even asks why there are so few Black kickers in the NFL.

Wrexham are set to continue their ambitious recruitment drive after agreeing a £2m fee with Manchester City for defender Issa Kabore. The move marks a significant permanent return for the right-back, who spent the previous campaign on loan at the Racecourse Ground as the club narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs.

Liverpool have held crunch talks with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a potential deal for Bradley Barcola. The Premier League club are actively looking to strengthen their attack and view Barcola as a key target. Despite a significant gap in their respective valuations, both clubs remain optimistic that an agreement can be reached before the transfer window closes.

Manchester United are preparing to raid Brighton once again during this summer transfer window. Following the recent midfield acquisition of Carlos Baleba, the Old Trafford club have quickly shifted their focus to bolstering their defensive options. They are now actively lining up a lucrative £50 million move for full-back Ferdi Kadioglu as they rebuild the squad.

Manchester United have officially completed the massive signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a deal worth up to £70 million. The Cameroon international has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford and expressed his excitement about working alongside manager Michael Carrick as the club look to bounce back from their opening weekend defeat and challenge for major honours.

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named the 2025-26 PFA Players' Player of the Year after breaking the Premier League assists record. Meanwhile, Manchester City striker Bunny Shaw secured the women's prize for the second time, and Nico O'Reilly won the Young Player award on a memorable night that celebrated the outstanding performers of the season.

Raheem Sterling is facing a potential two-year prison sentence after being formally charged following a high-profile car crash in May. The former Manchester City and Liverpool winger was involved in a single-vehicle collision on the M3 involving his luxury Lamborghini.

Everton manager David Moyes has furiously fired back at a reporter during a press conference, labelling a specific question about his desire to win domestic cup competitions this season as "dead stupid". The frustrated boss used the tense exchange to emphasise that while securing a long-awaited trophy is important, Premier League survival remains the ultimate priority.

Arsenal legend Alan Smith has questioned the wisdom behind the Gunners' decision to potentially sanction a cut-price exit for Gabriel Martinelli this summer. As the Brazilian winger edges closer to a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal, Smith suggested that a £50m valuation significantly undervalues a player of his calibre in the modern market.

Tim Weah impressed as Marseille captain, Yunus Musah made his case at AC Milan, and Gio Reyna endured a difficult Strasbourg debut.

The Spaniard avoided defeat in his first game in charge but there was no papering over the cracks in his team

The Spanish tactician's arrival and a seismic shift in the club's transfer strategy has breathed fresh life into BlueCo's ailing project at Stamford Bridge ahead of the new campaign

The Herons are struggling for form, but another MLS Cup favorite found their groove Saturday night.

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