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Sources: Brazil to name Diniz as interim coach

Fluminense’s Fernando Diniz has been named interim manager of Brazil’s national team while they wait for Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. Diniz, 49, reached an agreement on Tuesday with Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) to guide the national team for one year, while simultaneously keeping his role with club side Fluminense. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) “It’s a dream for anyone, an honor and an enormous pride to…

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July 5, 2023

FIFA yet to decide on First Nations flags at WWC

The Matildas will eagerly await a decision from FIFA on whether the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags can be displayed in stadiums during the Women’s World Cup. Indigenous pair Kyah Simon and Lydia Williams and their Matildas teammates famously posed with the Aboriginal flag before kick-off of their first group game against New Zealand at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, while several of the Matildas have previously spoken about…

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July 5, 2023

Messi to Miami talks took three years – owner

Inter Miami CF owner Jorge Mas said it took him three years of negotiations to bring Lionel Messi to the Major League Soccer club. A 2022 World Cup winner with Argentina, Messi announced last month he will join Inter Miami as a free agent after two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) “In 2019 [when Messi was still at Barcelona], we started thinking about…

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July 4, 2023

The UEFA Champions League starts in Iceland, where tiny clubs dream (and spend) big

KOPAVOGUR, Iceland — Antonio Barretta had just realised a childhood dream. The delivery driver from San Marino, playing for the country’s league champion, Tre Penne, had scored in the Champions League under leaden skies, in an Icelandic downpour, in front of 621 supporters. But his moment was missing something. “It’s a little bit disappointing because there was no Champions League music before the game, you know? ‘The Champions!’” Barretta told…

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July 4, 2023

Can you make a soccer match carbon neutral? Here’s how it could work

As far as footballing matters were concerned, there wasn’t a lot left to play for when FC Dordrecht played host to TOP Oss in their final fixture of the Dutch second-division season in May. With relegation to the third tier not at stake in the Eerste Divisie, Dordrecht and Oss were both immune from the drop and duly played out a lively 2-2 draw at the Stadion Krommedijk that saw…

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July 4, 2023

Who makes our best XI of young bargain signings in Europe’s top leagues?

The transfer window is open across Europe’s top leagues so there’s no better time to look at some young talent, aged 23 or younger, who could make a real impact. The likes of Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, Barcelona’s Gavi, Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala and AC Milan’s Rafael Leao are all world-class players that fit the age requirement, but are far too expensive for most clubs to sign. So…

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July 3, 2023

Vieira named Strasbourg coach on 3-year deal

French club Strasbourg appointed Patrick Vieira as their new manager on a three-year contract, the Ligue 1 club said on Sunday. Former France international Vieira coached Premier League side Crystal Palace from 2021 to this year. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The 47-year-old guided Palace to a 12th-placed finish and an FA Cup semifinal in his first season in charge, but was sacked mid-March following a 1-0…

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July 3, 2023

Ex-Barca, Arsenal star Fabregas retires aged 36

Former Barcelona and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has announced his retirement from professional football aged 36. Fabregas calls time on a 20-year career that saw him win a host of major trophies during spells at Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea, as well as with Spain. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) “It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots,” Fabregas…

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July 2, 2023

Iniesta bids farewell to Japan in rare start

Andres Iniesta said goodbye to Japanese football on Saturday with his first league start of the season as title-chasing Vissel Kobe had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Consadole Sapporo. The 39-year-old midfielder joined Kobe from Barcelona in 2018 but has found playing time increasingly hard to come by with the latest appearance taking his playing just 94 minutes across 18 games this season. – Stream on…

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July 2, 2023

FIFA opts out of rainbow armband for WWC

The anti-discrimination “OneLove” captain’s armband banned at the men’s World Cup in Qatar will be worn in an amended version at the Women’s World Cup next month, although FIFA opted out entirely of the rainbow that is known as a symbol for LGBTQIA+ pride. FIFA unveiled eight armbands Friday that captains of the 32 teams can choose to wear in Australia and New Zealand during the tournament that runs July…

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July 1, 2023

City fans protest over ticket issues, miss 1st goalApril 3, 2025
Manchester City fans boycotted the opening of their Premier League fixture against Leicester City on Wednesday in protest at ticketing issues at the Etihad Stadium. Supporters gathered outside the stadium an hour before kick-off with a banner which read: “MCFC – For the love not the money.” Hundreds of fans also remained in the concourses… Read more: City fans protest over ticket issues, miss 1st goal
Carlo Ancelotti to go on trial for tax evasionApril 3, 2025
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told a Spanish court on Wednesday that he “never thought about committing fraud” as he gave evidence in a trial in which he’s accused of failing to pay over €1 million ($1.08m) in taxes. Prosecutors have accused the veteran coach of evading paying tax on his image rights income during… Read more: Carlo Ancelotti to go on trial for tax evasion
Anthony Elanga is proof of how Man United desperately need to improve transfer strategyApril 2, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, England — Anthony Elanga chose a muted celebration after his wonderful solo goal against Manchester United, but the smile that crept over his face gave away the quiet satisfaction of scoring against his former club. Who could blame him? Man United decided Elanga wasn’t good enough when he was allowed to move to Nottingham… Read more: Anthony Elanga is proof of how Man United desperately need to improve transfer strategy
Flick: No luck to Barcelona success this seasonApril 2, 2025
Hansi Flick has said there is no luck to Barcelona success this season but he knows it is trophies that matter as he prepares for Wednesday’s “final before the final” against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey. Barça and Atlético drew 4-4 in the first leg of their Copa semifinal in February and finally… Read more: Flick: No luck to Barcelona success this season
Isco on Antony: We need to crowdfund for himApril 1, 2025
Real Betis midfielder Isco has joked that crowdfunding will be needed to keep Manchester United’s loanee Antony at the club for at least next season. Antony has been a big hit in Spain since joining on loan from United after a difficult first half of the campaign at Old Trafford. However, the loan deal which… Read more: Isco on Antony: We need to crowdfund for him
Haaland’s nightmare game, Napoli back in Serie A title race, RB Leipzig chaos, moreApril 1, 2025
The international break has finished and this weekend brought us plenty to talk about as European club action returned with a bang! Manchester City advanced in the FA Cup despite a game to forget by Erling Haaland, and Napoli took a decisive step back into Serie A’s title race while simultaneously wrecking Milan’s aspirations of… Read more: Haaland’s nightmare game, Napoli back in Serie A title race, RB Leipzig chaos, more
Football Australia: ‘No further action’ on KerrMarch 31, 2025
Sam Kerr has avoided being stripped of the Matildas captaincy after meeting with the Football Australia board, with the striker finally joining the Australian women’s team in camp. The parties met to address Kerr’s recent U.K. court case, where she was found not guilty on one charge of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.… Read more: Football Australia: ‘No further action’ on Kerr
Arsenal name Berta as new sporting directorMarch 31, 2025
Arsenal have appointed Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, the club announced on Sunday. Berta will take on the permanent role, replacing Edu Gasper who resigned in November and has been on a six-month period of gardening leave since. “I am thrilled to be joining Arsenal in what is a hugely exciting period for… Read more: Arsenal name Berta as new sporting director
Transfer rumors, news: Leipzig want Jobe Bellingham amid links to Chelsea and othersMarch 30, 2025
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko could be moving to the Premier League, while Man United have targeted his teammate Xavi Simons. 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: Griezmann to delay Atleti exit… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Leipzig want Jobe Bellingham amid links to Chelsea and others
Iraola ‘happy’ at Bournemouth amid Spurs talkMarch 30, 2025
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said he is happy at the south coast side and is hoping to make history at the club as they chase their first major trophy, amid speculation linking the Spaniard with a move to Tottenham Hotspur. With Spurs languishing 14th in the Premier League after 29 matches and bowing out of… Read more: Iraola ‘happy’ at Bournemouth amid Spurs talk