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Ronaldo on 2yrs in Saudi: Happy, but I want more

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that he’s hungry for more titles on his two-year anniversary with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. The Portugal captain, named the Best Middle East Player of 2024 at the recent Globe Soccer Awards, has scored 74 goals in 83 games since joining on a free transfer in January 2023 after leaving Manchester United. Reflecting on his time in Riyadh, Ronaldo, who turns 40 on Feb.…

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January 4, 2025

Liverpool vs. Man United: Five classic Premier League clashes

Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday with the fortunes of the two teams about as disparate as they have ever been in the Premier League era, but that doesn’t make this weekend’s clash a foregone conclusion. Ruben Amorim will be hoping the absence of expectation on his United team, added to the storied rivalry with Liverpool, can inspire his struggling charges to a famous away win despite the…

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January 4, 2025

Barça’s De Jong: Lack of trophies disappointing

Frenkie de Jong has said he is disappointed at how few trophies he has won with Barcelona and that he will only stay at the club if he feels he can still contribute on the pitch. The 27-year-old joined Barça from Ajax in 2019 but has won just three titles since signing — one LaLiga, a Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercopa — and has been plagued by ankle…

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January 3, 2025

Sources: San Diego Wave set to hire Eidevall

Jonas Eidevall is set to be unveiled as San Diego Wave’s new head coach in the coming days, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Eidevall resigned from his post as Arsenal women’s manager in October, but will head back into management having been lined up by the NWSL franchise as their new coach. The news was first reported by The Equalizer, and Eidevall will manage the club which was taken over…

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January 3, 2025

Premier League January transfer window opens

The Premier League transfer window opened on Wednesday, giving clubs the opportunity to improve their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 season and beyond. Teams will be able to sign players until the window closes at 11 p.m. GMT (6 p.m. ET) on Feb. 3, 2025. The transfer window also applies to the other divisions in England’s football league system and is replicated in France and Germany. However, the…

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January 2, 2025

Tuchel begins England role ahead of 2026 WC

Thomas Tuchel has officially begun as England men’s national team coach on an 18-month contract that runs until the end of the 2026 World Cup. Tuchel’s appointment as Gareth Southgate’s successor was confirmed by the English Football Association in October but with a start date of Jan. 1, 2025. He will be assisted by Anthony Barry who he worked alongside at Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Former Borussia Dortmund and Paris…

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January 2, 2025

The art of scoring: Stars such as Alonso, Guardiola, Havertz, Xavi sketch their favourite goals

While there is plenty of beauty to be found in a slick passing move or a well-timed sliding tackle, when it comes to football, there is little doubt as to the real art: scoring goals. German football journalist Javier Cáceres has spent the past two decades asking many of the game’s biggest stars to draw their favourite goals. Most sketches were produced during formal interviews and others at chance meetings…

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January 1, 2025

Why 2024 was the year of Barcelona, Spain star Lamine Yamal

Forget Rodri and Vinícius and all that Ballon d’Or “brawling” — let’s say goodbye to 2024 by admitting, unequivocally, that it has been the year of Lamine Yamal. In footballing terms, the boy is a genius. Fact. He’s blessed with sublime skills, physical maturity beyond his years and, above all, by supernatural on-pitch vision and match intelligence. I have zero quibbles with the Spaniard and the Brazilian consistently coming first…

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January 1, 2025

13 players who could move in January: Rashford, Gyökeres, Zubimendi, more

The January transfer window opens soon — England’s Premier League, Germany’s Bundesliga and France’s Ligue 1 on Wednesday, Jan. 1, with Spain’s LaLiga, Italy’s Serie A and Portugal’s Primeira Liga opening for business 24 hours later — and this January looks set to be busier than in recent years because of several clubs and players needing to negotiate transfers. Injury problems and congested fixture lists mean that clubs including Manchester…

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December 31, 2024

Carabao semis set for in-ground ref announcements

Referees will announce the outcome of VAR reviews via an in-stadium microphone for the first time in English football during next week’s Carabao Cup semifinal first legs. The trial is limited to when the referee has visited to the pitchside monitor for subjective overturns, and factual interventions for offside and accidental handball by the goal scorer. There will be no explanation for checks which take place during the game and…

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December 31, 2024

The wait is over: Newcastle beat Liverpool to end 70-year domestic trophy droughtMarch 17, 2025
LONDON — Newcastle United ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy on Sunday at Wembley as Liverpool followed this past week’s UEFA Champions League round-of-16 exit with a dismal Carabao Cup final performance in a 2-1 defeat against Eddie Howe’s team. Boyhood Newcastle supporter Dan Burn put his team ahead with a stunning long-range… Read more: The wait is over: Newcastle beat Liverpool to end 70-year domestic trophy drought
Man City’s European hopes hit by draw vs. BrightonMarch 16, 2025
Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 draw with Brighton on Saturday, dropping points in a blow to their hopes of playing in Europe next season.
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Spurs defender Cristian RomeroMarch 16, 2025
Real Madrid are eyeing a move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, while Newcastle United are interested on-loan Juventus striker Randal Kolo Muani as a potential Alexander Isak successor. 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… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Spurs defender Cristian Romero
Super Cup probe: Judge questions Gerard PiquéMarch 15, 2025
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué was questioned by a judge on Friday as part of a judicial probe into the business deal that led to the Spanish Super Cup being hosted in Saudi Arabia. Neither Piqué nor his lawyer spoke to reporters gathered outside the courthouse. The probe is examining suspicions of corruption and money… Read more: Super Cup probe: Judge questions Gerard Piqué
Liverpool’s Slot looking to follow Klopp as Newcastle chase historyMarch 15, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England — When Liverpool head coach Arne Slot addressed the media ahead of the Premier League clash with Southampton last weekend, he described the fixture as “the first of three finals.” It was a rallying cry to both players and fans, setting the stage for a week that looked destined to define Liverpool’s season.… Read more: Liverpool’s Slot looking to follow Klopp as Newcastle chase history
Amorim ‘in a hurry’ to win trophies at Man UtdMarch 14, 2025
Ruben Amorim has said he is “in a hurry” to win trophies at Manchester United while also admitting that the club hierarchy recognise he needs time to deliver success at Old Trafford. The Portuguese manager has struggled to turn around United’s fortunes since taking over from Erik ten Hag in November. The club are 14th… Read more: Amorim ‘in a hurry’ to win trophies at Man Utd
Champions League quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSGMarch 14, 2025
Well, the Champions League round of 16 concluded on Wednesday night with some unforgettable second legs and plenty of penalty shoot-out drama. Not only did Paris Saint-Germain eliminate Liverpool on spot-kicks at Anfield this week, but Real Madrid emerged from a trip to rivals Atletico Madrid with a similar victory after 120 tension-packed minutes to… Read more: Champions League quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSG
The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?March 13, 2025
On the latest episode of The Football Reporters podcast, ESPN’s Emily Keogh, Tom Hamilton and Jeff Kassouf ask whether Chelsea’s dominance in the Women’s Super League shows the league has a competitiveness problem? Chelsea have won 16 of their 14 games and remain unbeaten in the WSL this season under head coach Sonia Bompastor as… Read more: The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayern winger Leroy SanéMarch 13, 2025
Arsenal are considering a move to sign Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané, while Manchester United prefer a move for Harry Kane over Jean-Philippe Mateta. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Man Utd CEO:… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayern winger Leroy Sané
Why does Madrid legend Ferenc Puskas have a statue in Melbourne?March 12, 2025
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in May 2020, but has been updated ahead of the release of the new documentary Ange & The Boss, which will be screened in select cinemas from March 13. MELBOURNE — There are a lot of statues in Melbourne’s Olympic precinct. Bronze statues encircle the famous Melbourne Cricket… Read more: Why does Madrid legend Ferenc Puskas have a statue in Melbourne?