Cristiano Ronaldo has said had no doubt that Portugal would progress to the UEFA Nations League semifinals even after missing a penalty on Sunday. The Portugal captain saw his early spot-kick saved by Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, but his side still managed to claim a 5-2 win after extra-time in Lisbon. The outcome saw Portugal progress 5-3 on aggregate to set up a semifinal clash with Germany. “I felt that…
Manchester United fans can ready themselves for a big summer, while Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold is close to an agreement to join Real Madrid in the summer. 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 – Source: Chelsea can return Sancho to Man United for £5m – Boehly suggests Chelsea owners could…
Ednaldo Rodrigues was elected to head the Brazil football federation (CBF) for a second term on Monday days after his main rival, football great Ronaldo Nazário, announced he would quit the race due to the lack of support from local federations. Rodrigues used a loophole in the CBF statutes to bring the election forward a year from the scheduled date of March 2026, taking advantage of Ronaldo’s abandoned leadership bid.…
Following a brief hiatus for two cup weekends in England, we’re back with the talking points from a busy weekend across Europe. In the Women’s Super League (WSL), it was Groundhog Day for Chelsea and Manchester City as they clashed for a third time in nine days, with the Blues claiming a late 2-1 victory thanks to Erin Cuthbert’s stoppage-time header. Elsewhere, Arsenal hit Liverpool for four — including a…
Marcus Rashford has no future at Manchester United once his loan at Aston Villa expires at the end of the season, while Liverpool and Bayern Munich are circling Lyon star Rayan Cherki. 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 – Haaland not afraid of City punishment amid 115 charges –…
Germany’s 5-4 aggregate win over Italy on Sunday earned them a spot in the Nations League last four and also created an unlikely new hero: a rookie ball boy. Fifteen-year-old Noel Urbaniack was the focus of post-match attention with interviews and a signed football from the Germans after his lightning quick ball delivery for captain Joshua Kimmich in the 36th minute led to their second goal. Kimmich took the corner…
Myles Lewis-Skelly has already made himself an asset for England and has a long career ahead of him, midfielder Declan Rice said after the 18-year-old left back became the youngest player to score on his senior debut for the national team on Friday. Lewis-Skelly opened the scoring for England in the 20th minute of their 2-0 victory over Albania in their World Cup qualifying Group K opener at Wembley. A…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said that Sunday’s third-place game in the Concacaf Nations League against Canada is a match where “we need to show character.” The U.S. is still smarting from Thursday’s 1-0 defeat to Panama in which Cecilio Waterman’s strike in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time saw the U.S. prevented from winning a fourth straight Nations League title. Afterward, Pochettino lamented…
The Copa del Rey is an annual knockout soccer competition in Spain. First played in 1903, it is the country’s oldest and most prestigious tournament organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation. The winner earns one of the most coveted trophies in soccer and a spot in the UEFA Europa League and the Spanish Supercopa. Barcelona have won the Copa del Rey 31 times, more than any other club. Here’s…
Liverpool look set to rival Real Madrid for Dean Huijsen, while Aston Villa weigh-up a permanent move for Marcus Rashford. 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 – Huijsen ‘proud’ of Madrid links after Spain debut – Kane: ‘Aura’ improved after Spurs to Bayern move – Turner extends Man United…