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Rodrigues reelected to lead Brazil federation

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.…

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March 25, 2025

Real Madrid beat Barcelona at 19th time of asking; Chelsea sink Man City

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…

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March 25, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Bayern favorites to sign Cherki

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 –…

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March 24, 2025

Ball boy hailed as hero as Germany oust Italy

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…

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March 24, 2025

Rice hails Lewis-Skelly: Fearless, hungry, asset

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…

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March 23, 2025

Poch: USMNT faces test of ‘character’ vs. Canada

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…

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March 23, 2025

Who has won Copa del Rey? All-time winners list

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…

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March 22, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool set to rival Real Madrid for teen Dean Huijsen

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…

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March 22, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man United prepare €48m offer for Nmecha

Manchester United have identified Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a key target, while Liverpool are ready to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez. 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: Amorim to make call on Sancho future – Chelsea sign Sporting pair Quenda, Essugo – Pochettino open to…

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March 21, 2025

Barcelona to finish season at Olympic Stadium

Barcelona on Thursday informed its fans that the club will finish the season at Olympic Stadium where they will play all remaining LaLiga and Champions League matches as construction at Spotify Camp Nou continues to be delayed. Barcelona had been hopeful of a return to Spotify Camp Nou with progress in redeveloping and modernising the ground slowed due to the fact more work was required on the second tier than…

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March 21, 2025

Is the future of soccer in new, chaotic tournaments fueled by viral moments and celebrities?June 4, 2025
Feeling more like a nightclub than Old Trafford, music bumped through speakers as former Manchester United midfielder Josh Harrop walked into a concert-like atmosphere in London’s Copper Box Arena. The referee threw the ball into the air as an airhorn went off and social media influencers recorded the videos on their phones a few feet… Read more: Is the future of soccer in new, chaotic tournaments fueled by viral moments and celebrities?
Peyton Manning joins Denver NWSL ownershipJune 4, 2025
Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning has joined the ownership group of the Denver NWSL expansion franchise that will begin play next year. Manning is a five-time NFL MVP and a two-time Super Bowl champion who played his final four seasons with the Denver Broncos, retiring in 2016 shortly after leading the team to a… Read more: Peyton Manning joins Denver NWSL ownership
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Man United and Spurs all want £55m DiblingJune 3, 2025
Four of the Premier League’s biggest clubs are ready to battle for the signature of Southampton winger Tyler Dibling, while Antonio Rüdiger is set to spurn the Saudi Pro League to extend his stay at Real Madrid. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Man United and Spurs all want £55m Dibling
Qatar’s PSG mission has been accomplished with Champions League win. Now what?June 3, 2025
MUNICH, Germany — Paris Saint Germain’s Champions League win means the club, and the city, are now (even more) officially on the football map. Now what? Saturday night’s 5-0 humiliation of Inter wasn’t just PSG’s initiation into the big time, but it also opens new horizons for just where this club might go. (They’ve spent… Read more: Qatar’s PSG mission has been accomplished with Champions League win. Now what?
Doué pips Yamal to Champions League awardJune 2, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain winger Désiré Doué beat Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to win the Champions League Young Player of the Season award after scoring twice in his side’s 5-0 final win over Inter Milan on Saturday. Both teenagers — slated as perhaps the two best young players in world football — made the team of the season.… Read more: Doué pips Yamal to Champions League award
How PSG ended years of continental heartbreak to win the Champions LeagueJune 2, 2025
When Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) became Paris Saint-Germain’s majority owner in 2011, the club was Europe’s 48th best, according to the numbers at EloFootball.com. And this was a major improvement — it was 90th a year earlier. PSG had just finished fourth in Ligue 1, their best placement in more than a decade. They had… Read more: How PSG ended years of continental heartbreak to win the Champions League
Madrid pip United as world’s most valuable clubJune 1, 2025
LaLiga side Real Madrid topped the list of the most valuable football teams in the world for the fourth year in a row with a valuation of $6.75 billion, business magazine Forbes has said. Real became the first football club to bring in a billion dollars in a single year after they posted a record… Read more: Madrid pip United as world’s most valuable club
PSG humiliate Inter Milan in most lopsided Champions League final ever as Doué steals spotlightJune 1, 2025
MUNICH — Paris Saint-Germain won their first Champions League title by humiliating Inter Milan with a rampant 5-0 victory on Saturday. PSG completed a league, cup and Champions League treble on a night when 19-year-old forward Désiré Doué announced himself to the world with a two-goal performance. Who needs Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé… Read more: PSG humiliate Inter Milan in most lopsided Champions League final ever as Doué steals spotlight
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal’s move for RB Leipzig striker Sesko is back onMay 31, 2025
Arsenal are back in for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško and have made first contact to get the transfer moving, while Liverpool duo Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez are wanted by clubs in Saudi Arabia. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals |… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal’s move for RB Leipzig striker Sesko is back on
49ers, Cavenagh seal Glasgow Rangers takeoverMay 31, 2025
A U.S. consortium, led by the owners of the San Francisco 49ers and health care tycoon Andrew Cavenagh, has completed its takeover of Scottish football giants Rangers, the club confirmed on Friday. The group of investors has acquired a 51% controlling stake of the club and Rangers said the new vision for the future prioritizes… Read more: 49ers, Cavenagh seal Glasgow Rangers takeover