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Source: Vinícius Jr mulls buying Portugal club

Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior is considering buying a football club in Portugal’s second division, a source has told ESPN. The Brazil international — currently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the Spanish Supercopa — is thinking about diversifying his business interests with an eye to his future career plans after retiring as a player. Vinícius started for Madrid in their 3-0 Supercopa semifinal victory over Mallorca on Thursday, a result…

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January 11, 2025

Lewandowski: Barça must improve mentality

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said the team still need to improve their mentality to win the big trophies this season as they prepare for Sunday’s Supercopa final against Real Madrid (watch LIVE on ESPN+). Barça thumped Madrid 4-0 earlier in the season in LaLiga as they won 11 of their opening 12 games, but they have won just one of their following seven in the league, dropping to third in…

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January 11, 2025

Third-round preview: Arsenal vs. Man United; can Tamworth stun Spurs?

It’s FA Cup third round weekend, one of the biggest occasions in the English football calendar, when lower-league minnows get the chance to take on some of the biggest teams in the world in true David vs. Goliath encounters. While 14-time FA Cup winners Arsenal take on holders and 13-time winners Manchester United in the heavyweight clash of the round at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, Liverpool, Manchester City and…

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January 10, 2025

VAR won’t be used in any FA Cup third round ties

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January 10, 2025

Costa Rica hires ex-Mexico coach Miguel Herrera

Former Mexico coach Miguel Herrera was announced as the new manager of the Costa Rica men’s national team on Tuesday. The 56-year-old will return to the international stage with the Ticos for the first time since coaching Mexico from 2013-15. “Following an exhaustive selection process that concluded with a final shortlist, the FCRF [Costa Rican Football Federation] Executive Committee, together with the new sports director Ignacio Hierro, made the decision…

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January 9, 2025

The Football Reporters: Rashford situation like Aubameyang’s?

The Football Reporters, Mark Ogden, James Olley and Rob Dawson, discuss the latest news regarding Marcus Rashford’s situation at Manchester United and wonder how closely it compares with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s final days at Arsenal. Aubameyang left the Emirates Stadium in 2022 in what was a major call for boss Mikel Arteta. Could Ruben Amorim make a similar decision about Rashford at Old Trafford? The trio discuss the United striker’s future,…

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January 9, 2025

Scholes: INEOS have done ‘nothing positive’ at Utd

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has criticised the club’s leadership group, claiming he cannot think of anything positive Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have done since they arrived last year. Ratcliffe’s company INEOS acquired a 27.7% stake in United in December 2023, with the shareholding increased last month, but the changes off the pitch haven’t led to improved fortunes on it — under Erik ten Hag or Ruben Amorim…

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January 8, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo unveils Portugal’s first new kits by Puma

After Portugal’s long association with Nike officially came to an end in 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. have unveiled Puma’s first kits for the national team. The Seleção had been supplied with their jerseys by Nike for almost three decades, since 1997, but a new year signals a new start for the men’s and women’s teams. Puma has picked up the reins and kicked things off with a set of…

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January 8, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Spurs plot move for PSG’s Kolo Muani

Real Madrid have joined the race for Real Sociedad defensive midfielder Martín Zubimendi, and Tottenham Hotspur are weighing a move for unsettled Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Salah posts cryptic snap with Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk – Man City in talks to sign Lens defender Khusanov – source – Laporta called to resign after Olmo, Víctor registration fiasco…

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January 7, 2025

Recapping the weekend: Man United earn Liverpool draw, Pellegrini redeemed at Roma, more

We’re back! The Christmas/New Year period brought us plenty of good soccer to dissect, with the first weekend of 2025 no different when it came to talking points. Despite having a chance to extend their lead atop the Premier League, Liverpool had to settle for a spirited home draw against a Man United side that is finally showing signs of a turnaround under Ruben Amorim. (The Reds also picked a…

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January 7, 2025

European soccer review: Premier League’s UCL race sets up final-day fireworksMay 19, 2025
In Germany, it’s all over. A dramatic final day culminating with Borussia Dortmund sealing a UEFA Champions League place after a disastrous campaign that saw them lying 11th in the table just two months ago. In England and Spain, though, there’s still another week to go. And the penultimate round of games have set up… Read more: European soccer review: Premier League’s UCL race sets up final-day fireworks
Ancelotti happy with Madrid transfer backingMay 18, 2025
Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday that he couldn’t have asked for more from Real Madrid on signings, with the club now in the middle of a major defensive rebuild after failing to land a major trophy this season. Madrid’s rivals Barcelona were confirmed as LaLiga champions on Thursday after Ancelotti’s team had already missed out… Read more: Ancelotti happy with Madrid transfer backing
Crystal Palace bests Man City to claim FA CupMay 18, 2025
Crystal Palace won their first ever major trophy with a surprise 1-0 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, thanks to Eberechi Eze’s first-half goal and Dean Henderson’s penalty save.
Villa ease past Spurs for huge boost to UCL hopesMay 17, 2025
High-flying Aston Villa dispatched Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Premier League on Friday to improve their chances of more Champions League football and leave their visitors firmly focused on next week’s Europa League final.
Casemiro: Brazil needed ‘big name’ like AncelottiMay 17, 2025
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has praised the hiring of Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazilian national team, saying that his country “needed” a prominent manager like the five-team Champions League winner. Casemiro won two Champions League titles and a LaLiga crown during his three seasons playing under Ancelotti in Madrid. “After Tite left, I… Read more: Casemiro: Brazil needed ‘big name’ like Ancelotti
CBF prez ousted days after Ancelotti appointmentMay 16, 2025
A Rio de Janeiro court ordered the board of Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) to be removed from their positions, including president Ednaldo Rodrigues on Thursday. Fernando Sarney, one of the CBF’s vice-presidents who requested Rodrigues’ removal, was appointed interim president and was tasked with holding elections “as soon as possible”. Rodrigues, who was successfully re-elected… Read more: CBF prez ousted days after Ancelotti appointment
Transfer rumors, news: Wrexham target Premier League stars for promotion pushMay 16, 2025
Wrexham are planning to move for experienced Premier League players as they look to secure promotion to the top flight, while several clubs are targeting Brighton & Hove Albion’s João Pedro. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades |… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Wrexham target Premier League stars for promotion push
Madrid down to 10 from first team vs. MallorcaMay 15, 2025
Injuries to Brahim Díaz and Andriy Lunin left Real Madrid with just 10 available first-team players for Real Madrid’s crucial LaLiga game against Real Mallorca on Wednesday. The match has little significance for Madrid but a loss means rivals Barcelona can claim the league title while a win for Mallorca puts them closer to securing… Read more: Madrid down to 10 from first team vs. Mallorca
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea eye João PedroMay 15, 2025
A trio of Premier League clubs are targeting Brighton’s João Pedro, as Dean Huijsen moves ever closer to joining Real Madrid. 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 – Sources: Man City eye Wirtz; Liverpool… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea eye João Pedro
Returning World Cup to Brazil would make Ancelotti the GOATMay 14, 2025
The walls finally collapsed after the abject humiliation of the 4-1 defeat to Argentina in World Cup qualifying at the end of March, a game where Brazil in which dominated from first to last. Coach Dorival Júnior appeared hopelessly out of his depth — and he was the last card played by the sizable lobby… Read more: Returning World Cup to Brazil would make Ancelotti the GOAT