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Chloe Kelly makes emotive plea for Man City exit

Manchester City forward Chloe Kelly has released an emotional statement asking to be granted her wish to leave the club in search of first-team football. Kelly has only played a six times in the Women’s Super League for City this season, and with the Euros in the summer, she is desperate to remain in action. In a statement posted to Instagram, she said she is resigned to leaving City at…

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January 30, 2025

Champions League draw: Why Man City can face Bayern, Real Madrid

The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Champions League is upon us. And there is going to be a blockbuster knockout playoff round tie between Manchester City and Bayern Munich or Real Madrid. Here’s why. The draw for the knockout playoff round will take place on Friday, Jan. 31 at 6 a.m. ET / 11 a.m. GMT at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.…

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January 30, 2025

Sources: Hernández exit to give Barça Rashford boost

Young Barcelona midfielder Unai Hernández is set to join Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad in a deal worth an initial €4.5 million ($4.7m), sources have confirmed to ESPN. The 20-year-old will fly to Jeddah this week to finalise the deal, which could pocket Barça a further €500,000 in potential add-ons. Hernández has starred for Barça’s reserve side this season, scoring nine goals in 20 appearances in the third tier of…

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January 29, 2025

Source: Miami’s Sanllehí replaced by Messi ally

Inter Miami’s president of football operations Raúl Sanllehí is no longer in charge of sporting matters and has been replaced by the club’s academy director Guillermo Hoyos, a sources confirmed to ESPN. The news was first reported by GiveMeSport. Sanllehí has been reassigned within the Inter Miami organization. GiveMeSport’s report detailed how during the team’s recent trip to Las Vegas, Sanllehí entered a bus containing Miami players and staff, and…

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January 29, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man United step up Dorgu pursuit, Arsenal in for Nypan

Liverpool are considering fast-tracking a move for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, while Chelsea have made Bournemouth’s in-form centre-back Dean Huijsen a top target. 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 – Sources: Spurs to stick with Ange amid sack calls – Sources: Neymar closing on return to boyhood club Santos…

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January 28, 2025

Are Man United the only rivals for Chelsea? Barcelona hammer Madrid again

Although not quite a full weekend of football, there was still plenty of women’s action across the continent’s biggest leagues, with the fight for the top three taking centre stage in the Women’s Super League (WSL). Manchester City overcame a plucky Aston Villa side on Saturday to secure a 4-2 win at Villa Park, with Vivianne Miedema claiming her first league brace for her new club. Guro Reiten’s late penalty…

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January 28, 2025

Women’s transfer record: Girma is first $1m player

As women’s soccer continues to progress, so too does the world transfer record. And this weekend we saw USWNT star Naomi Girma become the most expensive women’s transfer in history when she moved to Chelsea from the San Diego Wave for €1.04m ($1.1m). The 2024 January transfer window had seen international spending in the women’s game reach an all-time high, according to FIFA, with clubs around the world collectively trading…

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January 27, 2025

European soccer weekend review: Spurs’ Postecoglou under fire, Madrid clear in LaLiga

Another topsy-turvy weekend of European football is in the books, and there are talking points galore across the big leagues. In the Premier League, Tottenham’s latest defeat piles more pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou, while Manchester City shrugged off an early deficit to Chelsea — and shaky debut for Abdukodir Khusanov — to pick up a 3-1 win and get back into the top four. In LaLiga, Real Madrid took…

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January 27, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid won’t let Endrick depart

Al Hilal are preparing a huge contract offer to sign Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah on a free in the summer, while Real Madrid are considering a move to sign Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán. 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 – Sources: Arsenal, Man City battle to sign Sverre Nypan…

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January 26, 2025

What we’re hearing in the transfer window: Rashford to Barcelona? Salah contract latest and more!

The transfer window is open across Europe as clubs look to do some midseason business. But what are ESPN’s reporters hearing about some of the deals that could be done, and which clubs are hoping to make moves? Every Friday during January we’ll bring you the latest updates and insights on the biggest transfer news. Barcelona are certainly the first choice for Marcus Rashford and his representatives if he leaves…

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January 25, 2025

Slot: ‘Hunger’ not the issue in Liverpool cup lossMarch 17, 2025
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot dismissed the idea Newcastle United’s players were “hungrier” in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, but admitted Eddie Howe’s side were deserved winners. The Premier League leaders were beaten 2-1 in the showpiece fixture at Wembley, with Dan Burn and Alexander Isak finding the back of the net for Newcastle before substitute… Read more: Slot: ‘Hunger’ not the issue in Liverpool cup loss
The wait is over: Newcastle beat Liverpool to end 70-year domestic trophy droughtMarch 17, 2025
LONDON — Newcastle United ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy on Sunday at Wembley as Liverpool followed this past week’s UEFA Champions League round-of-16 exit with a dismal Carabao Cup final performance in a 2-1 defeat against Eddie Howe’s team. Boyhood Newcastle supporter Dan Burn put his team ahead with a stunning long-range… Read more: The wait is over: Newcastle beat Liverpool to end 70-year domestic trophy drought
Man City’s European hopes hit by draw vs. BrightonMarch 16, 2025
Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 draw with Brighton on Saturday, dropping points in a blow to their hopes of playing in Europe next season.
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Spurs defender Cristian RomeroMarch 16, 2025
Real Madrid are eyeing a move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, while Newcastle United are interested on-loan Juventus striker Randal Kolo Muani as a potential Alexander Isak successor. 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… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Spurs defender Cristian Romero
Super Cup probe: Judge questions Gerard PiquéMarch 15, 2025
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué was questioned by a judge on Friday as part of a judicial probe into the business deal that led to the Spanish Super Cup being hosted in Saudi Arabia. Neither Piqué nor his lawyer spoke to reporters gathered outside the courthouse. The probe is examining suspicions of corruption and money… Read more: Super Cup probe: Judge questions Gerard Piqué
Liverpool’s Slot looking to follow Klopp as Newcastle chase historyMarch 15, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England — When Liverpool head coach Arne Slot addressed the media ahead of the Premier League clash with Southampton last weekend, he described the fixture as “the first of three finals.” It was a rallying cry to both players and fans, setting the stage for a week that looked destined to define Liverpool’s season.… Read more: Liverpool’s Slot looking to follow Klopp as Newcastle chase history
Amorim ‘in a hurry’ to win trophies at Man UtdMarch 14, 2025
Ruben Amorim has said he is “in a hurry” to win trophies at Manchester United while also admitting that the club hierarchy recognise he needs time to deliver success at Old Trafford. The Portuguese manager has struggled to turn around United’s fortunes since taking over from Erik ten Hag in November. The club are 14th… Read more: Amorim ‘in a hurry’ to win trophies at Man Utd
Champions League quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSGMarch 14, 2025
Well, the Champions League round of 16 concluded on Wednesday night with some unforgettable second legs and plenty of penalty shoot-out drama. Not only did Paris Saint-Germain eliminate Liverpool on spot-kicks at Anfield this week, but Real Madrid emerged from a trip to rivals Atletico Madrid with a similar victory after 120 tension-packed minutes to… Read more: Champions League quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSG
The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?March 13, 2025
On the latest episode of The Football Reporters podcast, ESPN’s Emily Keogh, Tom Hamilton and Jeff Kassouf ask whether Chelsea’s dominance in the Women’s Super League shows the league has a competitiveness problem? Chelsea have won 16 of their 14 games and remain unbeaten in the WSL this season under head coach Sonia Bompastor as… Read more: The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayern winger Leroy SanéMarch 13, 2025
Arsenal are considering a move to sign Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané, while Manchester United prefer a move for Harry Kane over Jean-Philippe Mateta. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Man Utd CEO:… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayern winger Leroy Sané