The knockout playoff round of UEFA Champions League concluded this week and, ahead of Friday’s draw for the last 16, we have A LOT to talk about. Seventeen goals and three red cards in four games capped an absolutely chaotic night on Wednesday, with Galatasaray edging Juventus in extra time, Borussia Dortmund conspiring to give up a two-goal lead to Atalanta, and Benfica giving the Bernabéu a scare before eventually…
Real Madrid has sent UEFA “all available evidence” of the alleged racist insult against Vinícius Júnior in the Champions League match against Benfica. “Our club has actively collaborated with the investigation opened by UEFA following the unacceptable episodes of racism experienced during that match,” the club said on Thursday without elaborating on the evidence. UEFA appointed a special investigator on Wednesday to gather evidence about what happened in Lisbon in…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A judge in Argentina has barred the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and four other officials from leaving the country and summoned them to testify regarding the alleged misuse of social security contributions. It is the first relevant legal action against Claudio Tapia, the AFA´s top official, who is facing several investigations into his assets and the financial management of the organization. Judge Diego…
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club quit the European Super League to “rejoin the football family” and because of an “uncomfortable” relationship with Real Madrid. Barça officially announced their withdrawal from the Super League on Saturday, leaving Madrid as the only remaining club from the 12 that launched the project in 2021. The Catalan club’s decision came after reestablishing relations with UEFA, the organisers of the Champions League, and…
As is usually the case for Real Madrid, the January transfer window this season was a quiet one for the LaLiga giants. Young striker Endrick joined Lyon on loan for the rest of the season, but the biggest moves in and out of the Bernabéu last month involved coaches, with Xabi Alonso being fired and Álvaro Arbeloa being promoted from the club’s B team to replace him. But despite that…
Bayern Munich wonderkid Lennart Karl has revealed that he “definitely” wants to play for Real Madrid at some point in his career, calling the Spanish giants his “dream club.” Karl, 17, has already made history this season, becoming Bayern’s youngest every goalscorer in the Champions League as well their youngest player to score and assist in a Bundesliga game. “FC Bayern is a very big club. It’s a dream to…
Declan Rice has hailed goal-shy Viktor Gyökeres as one of the best strikers in the world — and claimed Arsenal will not be able to end their 22-year wait for a Premier League title without him. Rice scored twice in Arsenal’s 3-2 win at Bournemouth — the club’s fifth in a row in the league — to maintain their advantage at the top of the able. However, Gyökeres’ open-play goal…
Club Brugge defender Joel Ordóñez nears a move to Liverpool, while Premier League sides Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are all potential destinations for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Rosenior frontrunner to replace Maresca at Chelsea – Amorim on January transfers at Man United: ‘No conversations’ –…
Manchester United are interested in signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta while Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is on the radar of Liverpool and AS Roma will wait until the summer to move for Mohamed Salah. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s grades – Chelsea confirm Maresca exit amid poor Premier League run –…
Another year in the books, another chance to look forward and imagine what can be. The World Cup will dominate 2026 the way only the biggest sporting event in the world can, but there are plenty of other things to hope for. These are my 30 wishes for football in the new year. And, of course, No. 30 is ever present — at least for me. 1. That the 2026…