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Champions League quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSG

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 complete the field for the quarterfinals. All in all, the ties offer plenty to talk…

The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?

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 they march towards an eighth league title in nine seasons, and they can add more…

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayern winger Leroy Sané

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: New stadium poses ‘risk’ to team competitiveness – Sources: Paul Pogba to wait for new…

Why does Madrid legend Ferenc Puskas have a statue in Melbourne?

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 Ground, tributes to immortals of Australian sport such as Norm Smith, Betty Cuthbert and the…

Man United’s new stadium will be big, but it won’t be world’s biggest football ground

It’s been a long time coming, but Premier League giants Manchester United have formally announced their plans to build a new stadium in the city rather than attempt to redevelop the crumbling infrastructure at Old Trafford. The Theatre of Dreams has been United’s home since 1910 but has been showing its age in recent years, with clips of the roof leaking rainwater onto fans and other examples of the stadium’s…

Arsenal’s title race ends with Man United draw, Real Madrid win ugly: Marcotti explains the weekend

The European soccer weekend delivered a ton to talk about as usual, so let’s dig in. In the Premier League, Arsenal’s draw at Manchester United and Liverpool’s comeback win at Southampton more or less puts the title race to bed for Arne Slot and the Reds, while Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti played their way to an ugly home win over Rayo Vallecano that had fans booing in frustration. (So…

Liga MX chief Arriola named federation president

Liga MX president Mikel Arriola will now be assuming the role of Mexico Football Federation interim president for upcoming events sanctioned by Concacaf and FIFA, given the absence of a permanent figure. Juan Carlos Rodríguez, nicknamed “La Bomba,” previously held the position of FMF president before resigning in December 2024. Under Rodríguez, Mexico had three national team coaches: Diego Cocca, Jaime Lozano and Javier “Vasco” Aguirre. Though Rodríguez resigned about…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye £40m move for Mateta

Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Crystal Palace for striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, while Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham has also been linked with a move to Old Trafford. 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 – Source: Arsenal close to appointing Berta as SD – USMNT’s Dest makes PSV return…

Amorim: Man United need ‘more Brunos’ to step up

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United “need more Brunos” after captain Bruno Fernandes scored a first-half free kick and almost netted a late winner in a 1-1 Premier League draw against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday. Declan Rice’s 74th-minute goal cancelled out Fernandes’ 45th-minute strike to earn Arsenal a point, but Arsenal needed a crucial save from David Raya to deny Fernandes late. Fernandes has been a rare standout performer…

Xavi: I was too emotionally connected in Barça job

Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has said he was too emotionally connected to the Catalan club to deliver the sustained success demanded from him. Xavi, who made 767 appearances for Barça as a player, returned to the LaLiga side in 2021 when he replaced Ronald Koeman as manager. He led Barça to a first LaLiga title in four years in his first full season in charge in 2022-23, but he…