Harry Kane said it would be “amazing” if his stellar form resulted in winning the Ballon d’Or. The most prestigious individual award in football will be handed out on Oct. 26 in London in recognition of the 2025-26 season. Bayern Munich and England striker Kane scored 73 goals last season for club and country. “I am extremely proud to put in the season that I did last year,” Kane said.…
Pep Guardiola revealed he and his wife “lost the passion” in their marriage as he opened up about personal struggles during his final years at Manchester City. The Spaniard, who stepped down as City manager at the end of last season, had 10 highly successful years at the Etihad Stadium but the glory came at a cost. His marriage to Cristina Serra broke down in 2024 and, although he did…
EA Sports have revealed the 27 top-rated men’s and women’s players ahead the much-anticipated release of FC 27 with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé leading the way. The Real Madrid and Manchester City forwards have both been rated 91 — that’s the same rating Mbappé was given in last year’s game, while Haaland has moved up one from 90. Both players’ ratings will have been boosted by strong showings at…
Pep Guardiola clashed with his captain and almost broke down in tears as he railed at players during his worst run as Manchester City manager. The Spaniard stood down at the end of last season after winning 20 trophies in a glorious 10-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. One of the lowest point of his glittering reign came during a testing run in the autumn of 2024, when City lost…
Kevin Lamour has left his role as FIFA’s chief operating officer weeks after he claimed Gianni Infantino’s controversial World Cup sale plan had “deceived” administration at the governing body. Lamour’s dismissal was confirmed on Monday in the latest domino effect of Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in a company to run the World Cup to private investors. The plan by the Swiss supremo was rejected by three continental confederations before…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has arrived in Barcelona ahead of his €76.5 million (£65.3M) move to the Catalan giants. The 30-year-old said it was “a dream come true” to be heading to the Nou Camp, with the deal set to be finalised following a medical on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters at Barcelona’s El Prat airport, Rodri said: “I’m very happy to be here. It’s been an intense few days, but…
Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Morocco and Lille defensive midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and want it completed this week, sources told ESPN. Sources added that City have already agreed personal terms with Bouaddi on a five-year contract and have acknowledged Lille’s valuation of €100 million (£87.5 million) for one of the revelations of the 2026 World Cup. The two clubs will be discussing bonuses and the structure…
Coventry City have signed striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee. The 29-year-old scored 23 times in 103 appearances across all competitions for Forest after joining in 2022. But the Nigeria international was limited to just three starts in the league last season and will be looking for more game time at the Coventry Building Society Arena. “I am very excited about this season, and I can’t…
Reece James said there is “rust” to come off before he is match fit after being given an extended Chelsea break following England’s run to the World Cup semifinal. The captain played in the club’s final pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad on Saturday just four weeks after returning home from North America. James started the 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge alongside new signing and international teammate Morgan Rogers after both…
The Scottish Football Association has officially withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing the “lack of transparency” shown over the plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors. A number of European FAs — including those in England, the Republic of Ireland and Wales — had already withdrawn letters stating their intention to back Infantino for reelection at next year’s FIFA Congress, and now…