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Flick: Barça must eliminate errors vs. Brest

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has played down concerns about his team’s form but said they must eliminate errors to get back on track after giving up a two-goal lead against Celta Vigo at the weekend. Celta scored twice in the final 10 minutes after Marc Casadó’s red card to earn a 2-2 draw at Balaídos and extend Barça’s winless run in LaLiga to two matches. Barça will look to bounce…

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November 26, 2024

Madrid to consider new ownership model – Pérez

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has said he will propose a “corporate reorganisation” of the club, with members to vote on whether a change in ownership structure is necessary to protect its financial assets. Madrid are one of just four Spanish clubs — with Barcelona, Athletic Club and Osasuna — which remain member-owned, and weren’t obliged to become public limited companies under a 1990 law. In a 90-minute speech to…

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November 25, 2024

Southampton vs Liverpool: Slot hails resilient win

Liverpool boss Arne Slot praised his team for mounting a second-half comeback in a 3-2 win at Southampton when the Premier League leaders were in danger of losing to the bottom side before Mohamed Salah came to their rescue. Liverpool were gifted the opener from a Southampton error but failed to capitalise in the first half before the home side took a shock 2-1 lead after the restart. Salah then…

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November 25, 2024

3 arrested for Clásico racism to Yamal, Raphinha

Spanish police have arrested three people in relation to racist insults aimed at Barcelona duo Lamine Yamal and Raphinha during last month’s Clásico at the Bernabéu. Yamal and Raphinha were both on target in Barça’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid when, toward the end of the match, they received abuse from fans in the stadium. “Three arrests have been made for racist insults aimed at two footballers during October’s Clásico,”…

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November 24, 2024

Transfer rumors, news: Amorim wants Mendes, Davies at Man Utd

Manchester United are assessing their transfer options at left wing-back, with Nuno Mendes, Alphonso Davies and Milos Kerkez all being scouted, while Barcelona face competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool for Devyne Rensch. Join us for the latest transfer news, Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Amorim wants final say…

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November 24, 2024

Problems are piling up for Real Madrid, from thin squad to $1bn stadium

Real Madrid are the best-run club in world football, aren’t they? They are serial winners, emerging victorious from six of the last 11 Champions League finals, and the trophy cabinet at the Santiago Bernabéu boasts 36 LaLiga titles and 15 European Cups among countless others. They have defined elite performance for decades, and maintained that success in this challenging, 21st century era of mega-rich investors and state-sponsored super clubs. Under…

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November 23, 2024

Amorim vows to return Man United glory years

MANCHESTER, England — Rúben Amorim believes he is the right man at the right time to re-establish Manchester United as the dominant force in English football. Amorim is the sixth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013 to take the job following on from David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Erik ten Hag. He is attempting to become the first since Ferguson to…

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November 23, 2024

Guardiola signs two-year deal to stay at Man City

Pep Guardiola signed a new two-year contract to extend his stay as Manchester City boss, the club announced Thursday. Guardiola, 53, agreed to a deal that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2027. His contract was due to expire at the end of the current campaign. The extension means Guardiola will celebrate 10 years at City in the summer of 2026, having arrived from Bayern Munich in 2016.…

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November 22, 2024

Sheeran aids Ipswich transfer pre-Taylor Swift gig

Ipswich Town have revealed that pop star and minor shareholder Ed Sheeran was called to help them sign a player moments before he joined Taylor Swift on stage at Wembley Stadium. Sheeran, the British pop star and lifelong Ipswich fan bought a small stake in the club in August, ahead of their return to the Premier League for the first time since 2002. “In the summer, we were trying to…

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November 22, 2024

FIFPRO study: Football must obey safety standard

Professional football is failing to apply required safety standards and so is violating legal frameworks at both European and global level, a report published on Wednesday said. The report by Belgian University Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) was commissioned by global football players’ union FIFPRO. It will be submitted as evidence to the joint complaint filed to European antitrust regulators against FIFA by FIFPRO Europe, European Leagues and LaLiga. Elite…

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November 21, 2024

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?
Man United’s new stadium will be big, but it won’t be world’s biggest football groundMarch 12, 2025
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,… Read more: Man United’s new stadium will be big, but it won’t be world’s biggest football ground
Arsenal’s title race ends with Man United draw, Real Madrid win ugly: Marcotti explains the weekendMarch 11, 2025
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… Read more: Arsenal’s title race ends with Man United draw, Real Madrid win ugly: Marcotti explains the weekend
Liga MX chief Arriola named federation presidentMarch 11, 2025
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… Read more: Liga MX chief Arriola named federation president
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye £40m move for MatetaMarch 10, 2025
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… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye £40m move for Mateta