The summer transfer window has closed throughout Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales has been banned from all football-related activities for three years because of his behaviour after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, FIFA announced Monday. FIFA’s disciplinary committee had earlier suspended Rubiales for 90…
Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior vowed to keep speaking out against racism in world soccer after receiving the Socrates Award on Monday at the Ballon d’Or ceremony for his contribution off the field. Vinícius, who has been racially abused repeatedly…
Ilkay Gündogan said Barcelona must show more emotion and more anger if they are to compete in the biggest games after losing Saturday’s El Clásico 2-1 to Real Madrid at the Olympic Stadium. Barça took the lead in the first…
MANCHESTER, England — The endless takeover saga at Manchester United that is about to enter its 12th month has provided useful cover for Erik ten Hag’s shortcomings. The Glazers’ deliberations can only divert attention for so long, though, and Pep…
LaLiga is investigating racist abuse aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during his side’s 2-1 El Clásico win over Barcelona at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday. The league have been in contact with Vinícius’ camp, sources told ESPN, and…
The Jamaica Football Federation said on Friday it had paid the members of their Women’s World Cup squad after players said they had opted out of a pair of Gold Cup qualifiers in protest. The Jamaican women’s team that reached…
Newcastle United’s Italy international Sandro Tonali’s ban for breaches of rules on betting on matches will apply worldwide, soccer’s governing body said on Friday, meaning the midfielder is currently unable to play for the Premier League side. Newcastle manager Eddie…
When the 2023 Ballon d’Or is awarded on Oct. 30, Bill Reno doesn’t expect to see a goalkeeper receiving it. “There’s got to be some good Vegas odds on that if someone should probably think about betting on [it]. But…
Premier League football will be played on Christmas Eve for the first time in 28 years when Wolves host Chelsea at Molineux Stadium, it was announced on Thursday. The decision to reschedule the game, that was originally slated to be…