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Slot: Nerves in L’pool win fuelled by derby chaos

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said he believes his team’s nervy performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers was partly fueled by the frustration of Wednesday night’s dramatic Merseyside derby draw with Everton. Liverpool edged Wolves 2-1 at Anfield, with first-half goals from Mohamed Salah and Luis Díaz enough to earn the hosts the three points despite Matheus Cunha’s superb strike after the break. Vítor Pereira’s side were the better team in the…

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February 17, 2025

Liverpool’s nervy win vs. Wolves shows how precarious their Premier League lead remains

LIVERPOOL, England — Alisson Becker buried his head in his hands. With just five minutes of normal time remaining at Anfield, the Liverpool goalkeeper’s frustration was evident as the ball bounced off teammate Darwin Núñez and wide of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ net, giving them a goal kick. Liverpool were leading the Premier League encounter, but only barely. Matheus Cunha’s curling finish had halved the deficit for the visitors after first-half goals…

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February 17, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool looking at Micky van de Ven

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is a target for Liverpool, while Barcelona are keeping an eye on Alexander Isak. 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 – Sources: PSG eye Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté, interest is mutual – Ruben Amorim: Man United must offload before signing players – Real…

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February 16, 2025

Sources: Amad Diallo could miss rest of season

Amad Diallo has suffered an ankle ligament injury in training with Manchester United and could miss the rest of the season, sources told ESPN. Amad, 22, United’s six-goal Premier League leading scorer, has been ruled out of Ruben Amorim’s squad for Sunday’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur and faces a scan to assess the full extent of the damage. Reports have said that the Ivory Coast international will be sidelined for…

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February 16, 2025

Ancelotti serene amid Vini to Saudi league link

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is not paying much attention to the ongoing speculation that Vinícius Júnior could leave the club this summer and play in Saudi Arabia. According to multiple reports, the Saudi Pro League has been trying to bring the Brazil international to the country since last summer and is prepared to make Vinícius the highest paid football player in the world. “Yes, I’m tired of this topic…

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February 15, 2025

Why Lamine Yamal could be the world’s best player before he turns 21

In the history of the beautiful game, numerous young talents have been bestowed with the phenom label. It’s a tag that carries the gravitas of becoming a defining figure of their generation. But success is never a straight line, and different factors can lead to whether a player fulfills such lofty expectations or becomes something of a cautionary tale. For every Wayne Rooney, you get a Bojan Krkić; for every…

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February 15, 2025

Japan’s ACL Elite dominance continues as Vissel, Marinos and Frontale advance

As the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite saw its first teams advancing to the knockout round from the East Region this week, the dominance of the tournament’s Japanese contenders was clear for all to see. Of the four teams to seal their last-16 berths, three were J1 League representatives with a duo doing so in style, while the third did not even need to be in action to progress. Returning…

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February 14, 2025

Liverpool’s Slot awaits ban after Everton drama

Liverpool manager Arne Slot must wait to discover the extent of his ban after he was sent off amid fractious scenes at the end of Wednesday’s Merseyside derby. Slot approached referee Michael Oliver after a melee between the two sets of players following the full-time whistle had seen Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucouré and Liverpool’s Curtis Jones sent off for second bookable offences. Doucouré appeared to celebrate in front of Liverpool supporters…

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February 14, 2025

Football Aus. backs Kerr after not guilty verdict

Football Australia said on Wednesday it looked forward to Sam Kerr’s return to the pitch after the national women’s captain was found not guilty of racial abuse but the episode has left a sour taste for some Australian fans and pundits. Kerr was acquitted by a jury at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday two years after calling a British police officer “stupid and white” after a drunken dispute with a…

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February 13, 2025

Wrexham star Lee in car crash after Bolton win

Wrexham top scorer Elliot Lee was involved in a road traffic incident after the Vertu Trophy victory over Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday, the club has confirmed. The English third-tier side said that the accident occurred while the midfielder was travelling home, involved one other car and “resulted in the drivers of both cars being taken to hospital.” The statement added: “The player suffered no major injuries, while the driver of…

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February 13, 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