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EA Sports FC to feature Haaland on first cover

AMSTERDAM — Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will be the first cover star of EA Sports FC since the globally popular football game ended its three-decade partnership with FIFA. Haaland, 22, takes over as the face of the game from Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe and Chelsea’s Sam Kerr, who both adorned the cover of FIFA 23 last year. The Norway international takes the honour after finishing a historic first season…

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July 14, 2023

Mexico can reverse recent woes with Gold Cup title in sight

LAS VEGAS — Typically even-tempered and collected, Mexico interim manager Jaime “Jimmy” Lozano couldn’t help but smile much more after collecting a 3-0 semifinal victory on Wednesday against Jamaica that has guided his team to the Gold Cup final. “If I rewind the tape to three weeks ago, I was unemployed,” said the 44-year-old coach from Mexico City. “There was a person, who was up in that box [at the…

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July 14, 2023

Forest’s Toffolo charged with 375 alleged betting breaches

Nottingham Forest defender Harry Toffolo has been charged by England’s Football Association (FA) with misconduct in relation to its betting rules with 375 alleged breaches, the governing body announced on Wednesday. The alleged breaches occurred between 2014 and 2017 when Toffolo was with Norwich City and had loan spells at clubs including Swindon Town, Rotherham United, Peterborough United and Scunthorpe United. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) “It’s…

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July 13, 2023

Kick It Out discrimination reports hit record level

Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out received a record number of reports of discriminatory behavior during the 2022-23 soccer season. Figures released by the organization on Wednesday showed that 1,007 reports — an increase of 65.1% over the previous season — were made during the campaign from the grassroots and professional games in Britain and across social media. Discrimination reports in the professional game rose by 27.4% to 484, including those…

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July 13, 2023

Spieth invests in Leeds as part of 49ers group

Jordan Spieth and fellow American golfer Justin Thomas have bought shares in the 49ers group that is in the process of taking over English football club Leeds United. The group 49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, has been a shareholder in Leeds since its initial investment in May 2018. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Last month, Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani reached an…

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July 13, 2023

What Messi’s MLS, Apple, Adidas deal means for everyone else

The moment seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi announced he would head to the U.S. to begin his MLS career, the “Messi effect” immediately took hold. Inter Miami CF’s social media following exploded, ticket prices skyrocketed and upcoming fixtures sold out. And all before he even signed a contract. Ahhh, the contract. As the league and club went to work on the specifics of Messi joining Inter Miami following the…

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July 12, 2023

Chelsea exodus continues as Fofana joins Berlin

David Datro Fofana became the latest player to leave Chelsea this summer after he joined Union Berlin on a season-long loan, both clubs announced on Tuesday. Fofana, 20, made only three Premier League appearances for Chelsea after they signed him for a reported fee of around €12 million ($13.1m) from Norwegian team Molde FK in January. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) – Chelsea launch new home kit…

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July 12, 2023

Van der Sar out of immediate danger at hospital

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar remains in intensive care but is in a stable condition and out of immediate danger following his bleed on the brain last week, his wife Annemarie confirmed on Tuesday.

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July 12, 2023

Gerrard: ‘Family feeling’ key to my Saudi move

Steven Gerrard said a “family feeling” at Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq was one of the things that persuaded him to accept a coaching job with the side. The former England and Liverpool captain signed a three-year contract last week after previously saying he would not take up an offer to join the team. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) – Saudi Arabia transfer tracker: Done deals,…

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July 11, 2023

Woman dies from injury at Palmieras, Fla match

A 23-year-old Brazilian woman died on Monday, two days after she was hit on the neck by a bottle of beer during a brawl between Palmeiras and Flamengo supporters. Police said a 26-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the death of Gabriela Anelli, a Palmeiras supporter. Anelli was wounded as she tried to get into Allianz Parque Stadium in Sao Paulo for the Brazilian championship match on Saturday. Palmeiras…

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July 11, 2023

If anyone can bring the World Cup back to Brazil in 2026, it’s AncelottiMay 13, 2025
The Brazilian FA’s social media post says it all. Hiring Carlo Ancelotti to manage the Brazil national team is “more than a strategic move” — it’s also a “statement to the world.” “He is the greatest coach in history, and now he is at the helm of the greatest national team on the planet. Together… Read more: If anyone can bring the World Cup back to Brazil in 2026, it’s Ancelotti
Maresca shows Jackson little sympathy after redMay 12, 2025
Enzo Maresca said Nicolas Jackson must “learn for the future” after the Chelsea forward’s red card in the 2-0 defeat at Newcastle left the team without a striker for their crucial final two games of the season in their pursuit of Champions League qualification. Jackson, 23, was sent off by referee John Brooks on 35… Read more: Maresca shows Jackson little sympathy after red
Flick lauds Yamal, ‘not a kid,’ as Barça nears titleMay 12, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona coach Hansi Flick lauded Lamine Yamal’s grown-up performance after the teenager helped his side move to the brink of the LaLiga title by coming from behind to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday. Yamal, 17, scored Barça’s second goal, angling a brilliant shot into the corner from just inside the area,… Read more: Flick lauds Yamal, ‘not a kid,’ as Barça nears title
⚽ Curtain call: Müller’s legendary run at BayernMay 11, 2025
This article was previously published on Sept. 2, 2024, and has been updated. Having been with the club for the past 25 years, Thomas Müller is Bayern Munich. One of the Bundesliga’s greatest ever players, he became Bayern’s record appearance-maker last year when he played in the 2-0 win over Freiburg in September to mark… Read more: ⚽ Curtain call: Müller’s legendary run at Bayern
Salah: Slot impact at Liverpool surprised meMay 11, 2025
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has admitted the impact of Arne Slot at the club following Jurgen Klopp’s exit surprised him. Klopp left Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season, before Slot arrived from Feyenoord in the summer. The Dutchman won the title in his first season at the club after after beating Tottenham Hotspur… Read more: Salah: Slot impact at Liverpool surprised me
Alonso to leave Leverkusen as Madrid beckonsMay 10, 2025
Xabi Alonso has confirmed that he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, with the Spanish coach expected to join Real Madrid. In a news conference on Friday, Alonso — who has spent three years at Leverkusen, guiding them to a historic undefeated league campaign in 2023-24 as part of a domestic… Read more: Alonso to leave Leverkusen as Madrid beckons
Transfer rumors, news: Barça, Madrid to fight Bayern for TahMay 10, 2025
Bayern Munich have started concrete negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen center back Jonathan Tah, while Leroy Sané can imagine a move to LaLiga with his future uncertain. 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 – Liverpool… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Barça, Madrid to fight Bayern for Tah
Clásico kits: Barcelona, Real Madrid’s all-time best, worst jerseysMay 9, 2025
El Clásico is not just a clash between two bitter rivals — LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid — but also a fixture involving two of the world’s most immediately recognizable teams. Barcelona’s iconic Blaugrana (blue and red) striped jerseys provide a striking contrast to Real Madrid’s all-white kit whenever they meet on the pitch… Read more: Clásico kits: Barcelona, Real Madrid’s all-time best, worst jerseys
Beckham, Neville complete Salford City takeoverMay 9, 2025
Salford City have been acquired by a new ownership group led by former England internationals David Beckham and Gary Neville, who were already investors in the club, the League Two side announced on Thursday. The ownership group also includes U.S.-based businessman Declan Kelly and Mervyn Davies, the chairman of Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association. Salford said… Read more: Beckham, Neville complete Salford City takeover
Wenger eyes ‘daylight’ offside law ‘in one year’May 8, 2025
Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s chief of global football development, has suggested a change to the offside law, giving greater advantage to the attacking team, could be rubberstamped in a year. The former Arsenal manager first proposed changing to a “daylight” offside law five years ago, when he took up the role with FIFA. Rather than an… Read more: Wenger eyes ‘daylight’ offside law ‘in one year’