LIVERPOOL, England — The mind games started before a ball was even kicked at Anfield. Having won the prematch coin toss, Everton captain Katja Snoeijs denied Liverpool the chance — as is tradition — to kick towards the Kop end of the stadium in the second half. It was a small gesture, but one that immediately signalled Everton’s intent to spoil their hosts’ party on the opening weekend of the…
Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri says the Ballon d’Or award he received last year could not compensate for missing so much football through injury. The 29-year-old was out for most of last season with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and, although he picked up the most coveted individual award in world football a month after being sidelined, it could not fully offset his disappointment. “The injury is much more…
Emiliano Martínez’s future remains uncertain after his failed move to Manchester United, while his Aston Villa teammate Morgan Rogers could be a January target for Tottenham Hotspur, Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Man Utd’s Onana in talks with Trabzonspor – Ex-Spurs boss Pochettino ‘in shock’ after Levy’s exit…
England boss Thomas Tuchel has not spoken to Mason Greenwood and made clear the Marseille forward is not in his thoughts. The 23-year-old was suspended by Manchester United in January 2022 over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online. Greenwood faced charges including attempted rape and assault, but the Crown Prosecution Service announced in February 2023 that the case had been discontinued. – Tuchel:…
Paraguay president Santiago Peña has declared a public holiday in the country to mark the national team’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years. La Albirroja drew 0-0 with Ecuador in Asunción on Thursday to secure the final direct qualifying spot for next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a game to spare. Thousands of jubilant fans took to the streets…
Marseille and United States forward Timothy Weah said he doesn’t regret calling former players turned critics of the U.S. men’s national team “evil” and that he stands by his comments “a hundred percent.” Weah was interviewed for the Paramount+ docuseries “Pulisic,” and commented on former USMNT players who had questioned the current team’s performances as well as the commitment of players such as Christian Pulisic, who missed this summer’s Gold…
Chelsea and United States women’s national team forward Catarina Macario said she feels Serena Williams’ new affiliation with her club perfectly encapsulates the upward trajectory of women’s football. In May, 23-time Grand Slam singles winner Williams’ husband, Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian, announced he had purchased a reported 8-10% stake, worth around £20 million ($26.87m), in the six-time reigning Women’s Super League (WSL) champions. The couple flew over for the FA…
The Chicago Stars will play the 2026 NWSL season at Northwestern University’s Martin Stadium, ending a decade of playing at SeatGeek Stadium in front of bleak crowds. The Stars announced the move for next season ahead of Sunday’s game against the Orlando Pride, which will be played at the 12,000-seat lakefront stadium in Evanston, Ill. A move to Martin Stadium is at least a temporary solution for a struggling franchise,…
Football fans from more than 400 club supporter groups in Europe urged FIFA and UEFA on Wednesday to block requests from the Spanish and Italian leagues to play games abroad. The Spanish football federation has approved plans for Barcelona to play Villarreal in Miami in December, and Serie A wants AC Milan to host Como in February in Perth, Australia. Ahead of UEFA’s executive committee meeting next week in Albania,…
Craig Bellamy has said he is “captivated” by Wrexham’s story and believes the influence of Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac will benefit the Wales national side. Wrexham signed Wales internationals Kieffer Moore, Danny Ward and Nathan Broadhead in the summer transfer window after going up to the Sky Bet Championship following three successive promotions. Ward and Broadhead are expected to miss their nation’s World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan…