Spain coach Luis de la Fuente never had any doubts that Manchester City midfielder Rodri would be a major asset for the team at the World Cup despite concerns about his recent injuries. Rodri, who had a 93.4% passing accuracy during the World Cup, was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player after helping Spain defeat Argentina in Sunday’s final. The Spain captain came under scrutiny early in…
Jürgen Klopp has been named Germany‘s head coach, following the national team’s disappointing World Cup and the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann. Klopp has not worked in management since leaving Liverpool in 2024. He was named Red Bull’s Head of Soccer in January 2025 and has been working as an analyst at the World Cup for Magenta TV. Germany’s exit in the round of 32 against Paraguay marked a third successive…
Nottingham Forest are monitoring Zimbabwe winger Tadiwa Chakuchichi — the youngest player at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — a well-placed source told ESPN. Chakuchichi previously went on trial in April at Red Bull Salzburg. Neither Forest nor Salzburg can bring him in from Zimbabwe’s Scottland FC until he turns 18 on June 1, 2027. At AFCON 2025, Chakuchichi came on as a late substitute for Jonah Fabisch…
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Néstor Lorenzo will continue as Colombia coach after the national team conceded only one goal in five games at the recent World Cup. The length of his contract extension with the Colombian Football Federation was not disclosed. Lorenzo, a 60-year-old Argentine, was initially hired in 2022 on a four-year contract. The federation’s executive committee confirmed the extension on Thursday after a meeting in Bogotá. Under Lorenzo, Colombia…
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has signed a contract extension with AC Milan for another season. Modric, who will turn 41 in September, joined the Rossoneri on a free transfer in the summer of 2025 after leaving Real Madrid and made 37 appearances last season, scoring two goals. “I am thrilled to stay at AC Milan, where you made me feel welcomed and loved from the very first day,” Modric said…
Manchester City’s latest recruit Elliot Anderson has listed Kevin De Bruyne as an inspiration upon completing his move to the Etihad Stadium. When City agreed a £116 million ($153m) fee with Nottingham Forest, Anderson became the most expensive British transfer in history, only for Morgan Rogers to subsequently move to Chelsea for £117m ($156m) He has signed a five-year deal keeping him in Manchester until 2031. On Thursday, the club…
Manchester City have completed the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, the club have confirmed. Anderson moves to the Etihad Stadium on a five-year deal until 2031 for a fee of £116 million ($154m). The transfer was a record for a British player when it was agreed in June, but has since been surpassed by Morgan Rogers‘ £117m ($156m) move from Aston Villa to Chelsea. “It’s a club built…
Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a move for goalkeeper James Trafford, sources have told ESPN. Trafford is keen to assess his options this summer after a frustrating season at the Etihad Stadium. The 23-year-old returned to City from Burnley a year ago, but found his playing time severely limited after the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain. A number of Premier League clubs including Newcastle…
Alejandro Garnacho has joined Aston Villa on a season-long loan from Chelsea ahead of the new Premier League season. Villa’s deal for Garnacho includes the obligation for a permanent transfer based on the number of appearances he makes, sources previously told ESPN. Garnacho endured a disappointing year at Chelsea, after joining from Manchester United for £40 million ($54m). In 43 appearances in all competitions he scored just eight goals, and…
Clubs must shoulder more of the cost for policing outside stadiums, the UK’s football policing lead has said. Chief Constable Mark Roberts of Cheshire Police said the current model of funding — under which he said £70 million ($93.4m) of the cost falls on taxpayers — “doesn’t work” and “simply cannot continue.” His comments came on the day the Home Office announced incidents were reported at 1,644 matches in England…