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FA blocks Wrexham’s chance to compete in Europe

The English Football Association (FA) has blocked the English Football League’s Welsh clubs’ plans to join a revamped Welsh League Cup next season. The move will come as a blow to Wrexham, Swansea City, Cardiff City, Newport County’s hopes of securing a spot in the UEFA Conference League. Wrexham were fully behind the plans for the new Welsh League Cup, but their support was contingent on the competition receiving the…

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January 25, 2025

Real Madrid post record revenue over €1 billion

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January 24, 2025

Jiménez’s Leganés have upset Barça, Atléti. Now they want Madrid

On Saturday, in the heat of battle, LaLiga’s second-youngest manager — who played no professional football and has no trophies to his name — yelled at Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone, who has made 1,500 professional appearances as a player and coach, won 21 trophies, and is a four-time LaLiga manager of the year. The younger coach made “crybaby” gestures and insulted the feisty Argentine about his “whining” to referees.…

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January 24, 2025

San Diego signs Denmark’s Dreyer as second DP

MLS expansion side San Diego FC on Wednesday signed Denmark winger Anders Dreyer as their second-ever Designated Player, the club confirmed. The three-year contract for Dreyer is through the end of 2027 and follows a transfer from Anderlecht. “Anders is an exciting addition to our front line who has proven he can contribute goals everywhere he’s been in his career,” San Diego sporting director Tyler Heaps said in a news…

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January 23, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man United’s opening offer for Dorgu is rejected

Manchester United have seen their opening offer for left-back Patrick Dorgu rejected by Lecce as the club hold out for €40m, while Nottingham Forest will compete with Arsenal and others for Matheus Cunha. 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 – Dortmund sack Sahin after poor start to season –…

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January 23, 2025

Ex-Arsenal, Bay FC defender Jen Beattie retires

Bay FC defender Jen Beattie on Tuesday announced her retirement after an 18-year career. The 33-year-old made the decision public after one season with the NWSL expansion side. “I retired from Scotland a couple of years ago, but now I’m hanging up the boots for good, and I feel pretty good about it,” the defender told media last week. “I’m nervous, I’m excited and all the things, but I’m ready…

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January 22, 2025

PSG boss hopes crunch City game won’t define year

Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City’s Champions League clash brings former colleagues and friends Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola head-to-head, but the PSG manager said on Tuesday that he hopes it won’t be the most important game of their season. Guardiola and Luis Enrique played together at Barcelona and with Spain, and when Guardiola was Barça manager, the now-PSG coach was in charge of the Barcelona B team, and their meeting…

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January 22, 2025

Valencia condemn abuse toward Sociedad players

Hosts Valencia and Real Sociedad have condemned the racist abuse aimed at visiting Japan international Takefusa Kubo and forward Ander Barrenetxea during Sunday’s match at the Mestalla stadium. In a video posted by Real Sociedad on X, racist insults could be heard from the stands towards Kubo and Ander Barrenetxea, who was born in the city of San Sebastián in the Basque Country, while the players were warming up before…

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January 21, 2025

Keating errors cost City vs. United; Chelsea keeping winning; Madrid slip up

The Women’s Super League (WSL) has woken from its winter slumber and the big result was Manchester United’s first league win (4-2) over their rivals amid a frantic 90 minutes that saw six goals, including a hat trick for Ella Toone. Elsewhere, Arsenal claimed their first win of Renee Slegers’ era as permanent manager in a 5-0 dismantling of Crystal Palace, while Chelsea also five past West Ham. Tottenham picked…

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January 21, 2025

Spurs fightback too late to avoid Everton defeat

Everton’s first-half display secured a 3-2 win over a woeful Tottenham side as David Moyes earned his first win since returning for a second spell as manager.

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January 20, 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