Barcelona explore transfer for Bournemouth’s Junior Kroupi – source
Barcelona have sounded out the possibility of signing Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, although Julián Álvarez remains the Spanish champions’…
Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni defends players after World Cup, critics are ‘people who don’t know us’
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has defended his players and called them “warriors” in the wake of the World Cup final…
Micky van de Ven talks up new-look Tottenham after horror season
SYDNEY — Micky van de Ven has said a repeat of Tottenham‘s horror 2025-26 season is something he does not…
Slavko Vincic retires after refereeing World Cup final
World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic has retired just a week on from the tournament’s conclusion. The Slovenian received widespread…
Real Madrid set to sign Yan Diomande in €135m deal
Real Madrid expect to complete a deal to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in the coming hours, sources have…
Xabi Alonso backs Morgan Rogers for ‘instant impact’ at Chelsea
Xabi Alonso has said he is sure Morgan Rogers will have an “almost instant impact” at Chelsea after his record…
Xabi Alonso asks for patience as he begins Chelsea reign
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Xabi Alonso has asked for patience as his new coaching era at the helm of Chelsea kicks…
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino slams World Cup critics for ‘spreading hate’
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has launched a scathing attack on critics of the 2026 World Cup, accusing them of being…
Sunderland’s Regis Le Bris rules out Granit Xhaka move to Chelsea: ‘This topic is closed’
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has confirmed captain Granit Xhaka will stay at the club this summer, insisting the…
Joe Gomez injured in Liverpool’s preseason win over Sunderland
NASHVILLE — Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted losing defender Joe Gomez to injury in Saturday’s 4-2 preseason victory…