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Ranieri: ‘Fate’ said I would finish career at Roma

Claudio Ranieri has described his return to Roma as “fate” after the Italian coach was appointed as head coach of the Serie A club for a third time. The Premier League-winning manager led the team between 2009 and 2011 and returned for a two-month stint in 2019. He also played for the Giallorossi during the 1973-74 campaign. Ranieri is set to be in charge in Rome until the end of…

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November 16, 2024

More of 2024-25’s most stylish kits that you probably missed

Credit where credit is due — football kit designers have been putting in the extra hours and working overtime this season, if the sheer number of ultra-stylish shirts that are still being released is anything to go by. Let’s face it, everybody loves a cool football kit, and many of you went all dewy-eyed for our first selection of the best kits on the planet back in September. Since then,…

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November 15, 2024

Messi jerseys to test Paraguay’s away shirt ban

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan Football Association’s (APF) ban on rival shirts ahead of Thursday’s South American World Cup 2026 qualifier. Argentina will play Paraguay at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion on Thursday, and APF manager Fernando Villasboa warned the home crowd to wear only Paraguayan shirts as no jerseys from Argentina, Argentine clubs…

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November 15, 2024

Galacticoaster: Real Madrid World opens in Dubai

A Real Madrid theme park officially opened in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, with the LaLiga giants calling the destination “the world’s first football club theme park.” Real Madrid World’s six-hectare (14.8 acre) site in Dubai features over 40 rides based on the club and its history, which the club said includes the world’s tallest “flying chairs” ride and the Middle East’s first wooden roller coaster. The park’s inauguration…

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November 14, 2024

New video puts ref Coote under fresh scrutiny

PGMOL, the refereeing body for English football, has confirmed that it is aware of a new video published by The Sun in which suspended Premier League referee David Coote is allegedly seen snorting a white powder. Coote, 42, was stood down from duty pending the result of an investigation after a first video was posted to X on Monday which showed him making disparaging remarks about Liverpool and their former…

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November 14, 2024

Ødegaard out of Norway squad to rehab ankle

Arsenal midfielder Martin Ødegaard will not play in Norway’s Nations League matches against Slovenia and Kazakhstan as he needs time to get match fit after recovering from his ankle injury, the Norwegian Football Federation said on Tuesday. The 25-year-old came off the bench in added time during Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan in the Champions League last week — his first appearance since suffering the injury while playing for…

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November 13, 2024

L’pool’s Robertson vows to prove his critics wrong

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has vowed to prove his critics wrong after losing his place in the starting lineup to Greece international Kostas Tsimikas. Robertson admitted he felt “written off” following a disappointing individual display in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal last month, in which he was at fault for Bukayo Saka’s opening goal. The 30-year-old was withdrawn shortly after the hour mark at the Emirates and was named on…

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November 13, 2024

PFA boss: Overworked players ‘need protecting’

PFA chief executive Maheta Molango has told ESPN that leading players including Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden “need to be protected” from the risk of burnout and excessive workload shortening their careers, adding there will be a “price to pay” if football’s schedule continues to intensify. And with high-profile players already talking about the prospect of strike action to resolve the matter, Molango said that “everything is possible…

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November 12, 2024

Forget the stars, it’s NJ/NY Gotham FC’s depth that is so key

HARRSION, New Jersey — NJ/NY Gotham FC’s 2-1 NWSL quarterfinal victory over the Portland Thorns at Red Bull Arena on Sunday had all the pomp and circumstance of a playoff game: United States international Rose Lavelle scored a late, dramatic game-winner in front of a club-record crowd for the defending league champions. But the key to Gotham’s victory on Sunday was consistent with a theme from throughout the squad’s season;…

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November 12, 2024

Source: Amorim facing delayed Man United start

Rúben Amorim is facing a further delay before officially starting as Manchester United’s new head coach as the club await confirmation of his visa, a source has told ESPN. United announced Amorim as their new boss on Nov. 1 “subject to work visa requirements.” Amorim, 39, is set to arrive in Manchester on Monday, but a source has told ESPN he is still waiting for the official green light to…

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November 11, 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