Netflix bought exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in co-host Spain on Tuesday in a deal that lets a free-to-air public broadcaster show games each day including the defending champion’s. Netflix said in a statement it will stream all 104 games live during the 48-team tournament that Spain will co-host with Portugal and Morocco, after the opening three games are played in South America. The value of the…
Enzo Maresca has hit back at criticism of Manchester City‘s celebrations at Anfield on Sunday by saying: “What do you want us to do?” City won 3-0 against Liverpool in their first game since the club were found guilty of breaching the Premier League‘s financial rules, a verdict they have appealed. Maresca and his players have faced criticism for their celebrations at the final whistle given the anger being directed…
Borussia Dortmund have handed head coach Niko Kovač a contact extension through June 2029 as a reward for stabilizing the team. Dortmund announced the deal on Tuesday before the Champions League match at Bodø/Glimt — itself a measure of the Berlin-born Croatian coach’s success since taking over when Dortmund was 11th in the Bundesliga in January 2025. Kovač helped Dortmund recover to finish fourth for Champions League qualification, then led…
Olivier Giroud said leaving Arsenal was the “toughest choice” of his career as he prepares to make his Emirates Stadium comeback, aged 40. Giroud scored 105 times in 235 appearances across nearly six years for Arsene Wenger’s Gunners before leaving to join Chelsea ahead of the 2018 World Cup. The former France international departed Stamford Bridge for AC Milan before a one-year stint in Major League Soccer for Los Angeles…
Dani Carvajal has joined Getafe on a free transfer, the LaLiga club announced on Tuesday. The right-back, 34, was available as a free agent after leaving Real Madrid in May. Carvajal has signed a deal at Getafe — who are currently 14th in LaLiga — until the end of the season. The imminent arrival of the former Spain international had been much discussed in recent weeks, with Getafe president Angel…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino received previously undisclosed compensation from the business entity in charge of the 2026 World Cup, according to documents from FIFA and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The lack of transparency surrounding the additional compensation is in a potential violation of FIFA statutes. According to the IRS Form 990 — which U.S. based non-profits must file annually — Infantino received $1.72 million in 2024 from FWC2026,…
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard is not allowing his side to get carried away after they earned a thumping 4-1 home victory over Newcastle United on Monday. Jack Rudoni tucked away a sixth-minute penalty after Lukás Hornícek brought down Sidiki Cherif inside the area which gave the hosts a halftime lead. The Sky Blues made a quick start to the second period as well, and Cherif doubled their lead before…
Michael Carrick said Manchester United are in the middle of a “challenging, stickier” spell but he “totally believes” players will turn things around ahead of their Champions League game at Atlético Madrid on Tuesday. United have only won two out of eight matches in all competitions so far this season, with back-to-back draws with Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur following defeats to Manchester City and Brighton in the last month. The…
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has revealed veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be sidelined for Tuesday night’s Champions League trip to Viking. Neuer’s omission comes just three days after the 40-year-old produced two uncharacteristic errors in his side’s 2-2 Bundesliga draw at Augsburg. However, Kompany insists Neuer’s absence is a precautionary measure due to a minor foot issue, with Jonas Urbig coming in for his third start of the…
Champions League club Lille said Monday they are considering legal action over an injury to defender Tiago Santos, who is set to miss the rest of the season. The 24-year-old right back ruptured the ACL in his right knee, the club confirmed, in an “uncontrolled and dangerous” tackle Saturday by a Le Havre player during the Ligue 1 game. Lille did not identify Le Havre midfielder Amir Richardson, who was…