Pope Leo XIV welcomed Italy’s newly crowned Serie A champions Napoli to the Vatican on Tuesday, joking about his own football allegiances. Napoli won their fourth “Scudetto” on Friday with a 2-0 home victory over Cagliari, edging out Inter Milan by one point in a nail-biting end to the season. The team, captained by Italy international Giovanni Di Lorenzo, arrived for their papal audience a day after a triumphant open-top…
Brazil forward Neymar believes the 2026 World Cup in North America could change the way football is experienced. Next year’s tournament will be held in Canada, the United States and Mexico, with the final played at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. “You’ll see what the World Cup will be like,” Neymar told Disney+. “I think it’s going to be crazy! I think it could change things! It’s…
We’re almost at the end of the 2024-25 European club soccer season, but this weekend still gave us some unforgettable moments, big talking points and top-tier drama to discuss Monday morning. In the Premier League, the only thing left to really decide was who gets a Champions League spot for next season … and the manner in which Aston Villa slipped out of the top four at Manchester United was…
Arsenal have made their move for Benjamin Šeško, while Manchester City’s Matheus Nunes could be involved in a swap deal for Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White. 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 – Guardiola hints at Grealish exit after final day omission – Arteta has ‘goosebumps’ ahead of Arsenal’s crucial…
Few players have a CV to match Xabi Alonso’s. Not only did he win multiple trophies at three of Europe’s biggest clubs — Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich — but he also anchored the midfield in Spain’s golden era, winning the FIFA World Cup and two UEFA European Championships. He was coached by some of this century’s elite managers: Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, José Mourinho and Rafa Benítez. Everybody…
The 2024-25 Premier League season is over! Though Liverpool were crowned champions almost a month ago and the respective relegations of Southampton, Ipswich Town and Leicester City looked on the cards for even longer, there was still some business to be settled Sunday. With all 20 teams playing their final match of the campaign at the same time, there was still qualification for the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa…
Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano secured European football next season as Leganés were relegated from LaLiga on Saturday despite ending the campaign with a 3-0 win against Real Valladolid. Veteran striker Iago Aspas struck a late winner as Celta beat Getafe 2-1 to finish seventh and book their place in the Europa League after an eight-year absence from continental competitions. Celta join Real Betis as the Spanish representatives in the…
Arsenal have reportedly added Rafael Leão to their summer transfer shortlist, while Bayern Munich are plotting a move for Kaoru Mitoma. 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: Liverpool leading race to sign Wirtz – Dan Burn extends Newcastle contract until 2027 – Mascherano keen for Messi renewal…
Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that his final game of the LaLiga season this weekend will be emotional as Real Madrid finally made his departure official. Earlier this month, the Brazilian Football Confederation said that Ancelotti would be taking charge of the Brazil national team this summer, but Madrid had not formally announced his departure. Ancelotti wished former Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso luck as Madrid’s next coach, even as…
Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that his final game of the LaLiga season this weekend will be emotional as Real Madrid finally made his departure official. Earlier this month, the Brazilian Football Confederation said that Ancelotti would be taking charge of the Brazil national team this summer, but Madrid had not formally announced his departure. Ancelotti wished former Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso luck as Madrid’s next coach, even as…