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Transfer rumors, news: Delap to choose Man United over Chelsea

Manchester United have moved ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign England under-21 international Liam Delap, while Liverpool have held advanced talks regarding Jeremie Frimpong. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Brazil announce Ancelotti as new head coach – Sources: Madrid close to signing Trent for CWC…

The VAR Review: Why Jackson was sent off for throwing an elbow, but Mings escaped

Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. In this week’s VAR Review: How did Aston Villa’s Tyrone Mings escape a red card for an elbow, yet Chelsea striker…

If anyone can bring the World Cup back to Brazil in 2026, it’s Ancelotti

The Brazilian FA’s social media post says it all. Hiring Carlo Ancelotti to manage the Brazil national team is “more than a strategic move” — it’s also a “statement to the world.” “He is the greatest coach in history, and now he is at the helm of the greatest national team on the planet. Together we will write new glorious chapters in Brazilian football,” said Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the…

Maresca shows Jackson little sympathy after red

Enzo Maresca said Nicolas Jackson must “learn for the future” after the Chelsea forward’s red card in the 2-0 defeat at Newcastle left the team without a striker for their crucial final two games of the season in their pursuit of Champions League qualification. Jackson, 23, was sent off by referee John Brooks on 35 minutes for striking Newcastle’s Sven Botman in the face with his right arm. Brooks initially…

Flick lauds Yamal, ‘not a kid,’ as Barça nears title

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona coach Hansi Flick lauded Lamine Yamal’s grown-up performance after the teenager helped his side move to the brink of the LaLiga title by coming from behind to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday. Yamal, 17, scored Barça’s second goal, angling a brilliant shot into the corner from just inside the area, as they recovered from conceding two early Kylian Mbappé’s strikes to lead 4-2 at halftime.…

⚽ Curtain call: Müller’s legendary run at Bayern

This article was previously published on Sept. 2, 2024, and has been updated. Having been with the club for the past 25 years, Thomas Müller is Bayern Munich. One of the Bundesliga’s greatest ever players, he became Bayern’s record appearance-maker last year when he played in the 2-0 win over Freiburg in September to mark his 710th competitive game. But the 35-year-old revealed in April that he will leave Bayern…

Salah: Slot impact at Liverpool surprised me

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has admitted the impact of Arne Slot at the club following Jurgen Klopp’s exit surprised him. Klopp left Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season, before Slot arrived from Feyenoord in the summer. The Dutchman won the title in his first season at the club after after beating Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at the end of April. Salah, who was voted the Football Writers’ Association (FWA)…

Alonso to leave Leverkusen as Madrid beckons

Xabi Alonso has confirmed that he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, with the Spanish coach expected to join Real Madrid. In a news conference on Friday, Alonso — who has spent three years at Leverkusen, guiding them to a historic undefeated league campaign in 2023-24 as part of a domestic double — said that he will depart after his team’s two remaining Bundesliga games. Alonso…

Transfer rumors, news: Barça, Madrid to fight Bayern for Tah

Bayern Munich have started concrete negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen center back Jonathan Tah, while Leroy Sané can imagine a move to LaLiga with his future uncertain. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Liverpool boss Slot ‘disappointed’ by Alexander-Arnold exit – Alonso to leave Leverkusen, Madrid beckons – Arteta…

Clásico kits: Barcelona, Real Madrid’s all-time best, worst jerseys

El Clásico is not just a clash between two bitter rivals — LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid — but also a fixture involving two of the world’s most immediately recognizable teams. Barcelona’s iconic Blaugrana (blue and red) striped jerseys provide a striking contrast to Real Madrid’s all-white kit whenever they meet on the pitch — like they will on Sunday in a match that will play a decisive role…