It was all so predictable, even more so than Kendrick Lamar — who, you know, actually won a Pulitzer Prize for his use of words — winning the beef with Drake. It was predictable that FIFA would want to hype up a 2026 World Cup final in the United States with a Super Bowl-style musical guest and halftime show. Predictable too that purists and purists would rise up against it,…
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has described Guglielmo Vicario as “one of the purest human beings I’ve ever come across” following an altercation with fans at full-time of Thursday’s Europa League defeat at AZ Alkmaar. Spurs were beaten 1-0 in their round-of-16, first leg clash due to a Lucas Bergvall own goal and Vicario, who made a string of fine saves during the game, appeared to gesture to the travelling supporters…
Chelsea and Liverpool will battle to sign Real Betis winger Jesús Rodriguez, while Arsenal are set to turn their attention to signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. 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 – West Ham 2024 squad more expensive than Barca, Milan – UEFA – Source: U.S. youth…
A Spanish prosecutor has asked for a retrial after the High Court sentence convicting the former head of the country’s football federation, Luis Rubiales, for kissing national team player Jenni Hermoso without her consent, the prosecutor’s office said on Thursday. Last month, the court found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined him over €10,000 ($10,798) in a case that sparked a nationwide furore. The ruling also acquitted him and…
Barcelona sporting director Deco has played down the chances of re-signing Neymar, saying it is not the moment for the club to be thinking about bringing the Brazil forward back. Neymar, 33, returned to Brazil in January, signing for his childhood club Santos on a short-term deal after rescinding his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. ESPN previously revealed that his ultimate aim is to return to Europe,…
Jose Mourinho has opened the door to one day managing Celtic or Rangers, with buoyant matchday atmospheres enough to entice him to the Scottish Premiership. Mourinho’s Fenerbahce host Rangers, who are without a permanent manager, on Thursday in the first leg of their Europa League round-of-16 tie. “Why not in the future?” Mourinho told a news conference on Wednesday when asked about a potential move to the Ibrox. “People say…
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup final in the United States will break with tradition and have a Super Bowl-style halftime show, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said. MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will be known as New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament, was announced in February 2024 as the venue that will stage the World Cup final on July 19, 2026. And despite a half-time break…
Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal want trophies and not records after they made Champions League history by thrashing PSV Eindhoven 7-1 at Philips Stadion. Tuesday’s round-of-16, first leg clash was the biggest knockout away win ever in the competition after goals from Jurriën Timber, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Leandro Trossard and Martin Ødegaard put the Gunners 5-1 up after 48 minutes. Ødegaard netted again before Riccardo Calafiori added a seventh…
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said his team need to win the Champions League to be considered the best in Europe and insists they must be prepared to “suffer” against Paris Saint-Germain. Slot’s side are currently 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League and also finished top of the Champions League table, with PSG boss Luis Enrique having described them as the best team on the…
San Diego FC intends to take steps to discourage its fans from engaging in the anti-gay that marred the Major League Soccer expansion club’s inaugural home match last weekend. The club again condemned the chant in a statement Monday, two days after San Diego’s scoreless draw with St. Louis City. The second half of that home opener at Snapdragon Stadium featured three instances of the offensive chant frequently heard at…