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Transfer rumors, news: Šeško could depart Leipzig for €70m

Which club could win the Benjamin Šeško sweepstakes? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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November 10, 2024

Man United coach Fletcher hit with 3-game ban

Manchester United first-team coach Darren Fletcher has been given a three-match extended touchline ban for confronting the match officials during last month’s 2-1 win at home against Brentford, the Football Association (FA) said on Friday. The former United midfielder was also fined £7,500 ($9,705.75) for his protests when Brentford scored the opener at the stroke of half-time to go 1-0 up. United protested when Ethan Pinnock scored when the home…

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November 9, 2024

Rodri vs Vini Jr: Margin of Ballon d’Or win revealed

France Football, the magazine that organises the Ballon d’Or award, has revealed the margin by which Manchester City midfielder Rodri controversially beat Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior to the prestigious individual prize. Rodri won the Ballon d’Or with 1170 points, just 41 more than Vinícius (1129). Vinícius and his Madrid teammates, as well as the club’s coaches and executives, refused to attend the ceremony in Paris on Oct. 28 after learning…

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November 9, 2024

Arsenal, UEFA to meet over UWCL fixture clash

Arsenal interim manager Renee Slegers has said the women’s team’s Champions League fixture clash with the men’s Carabao Cup game between Arsenal and Crystal Palace is a “hard dilemma,” with the club now liaising with UEFA over a change of location. Arsenal were due to play Bayern Munich in the home leg of their final group game of the Champions League on Dec. 18 at Emirates Stadium; however, the men’s…

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November 8, 2024

Guided by community, St. Pauli are taking on modern football

I often hear from American and British friends that sport and politics should never intersect. However, anyone accustomed to the world of German football knows that perhaps well-intentioned theory simply doesn’t apply across the length, breadth and complexity of the Bundesrepublik. The game in Germany is in fact a wider extension of community, and if you truly embrace that, it means making a stand to support the rights of people…

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November 8, 2024

Ex-Brazil int’l Sandro signs for non-league team

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Brazil midfielder has signed for English seventh-tier side Harborough Town as they continue to make waves in the FA Cup. Sandro, 35, enjoyed spells at Spurs, Queens Park Rangers and West Bromwich Albion in England, spending four years in north London.

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November 7, 2024

Transfer Talk: Gyökeres linked with Man United move

Manchester United are considering a fresh move for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, while Viktor Gyökeres’ hat trick in Sporting CP’s 4-1 win over Manchester City on Tuesday has sent the rumor mill into overdrive. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours, and gossip from the world of soccer. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Edu departure won’t derail Arsenal season – Arteta…

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November 7, 2024

Lightning strike kills player during match in Peru

Lightning killed a 34-year-old player and injured four others during a football match in the Peruvian Andes. The local tournament game between Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca in Huancayo province on Sunday was halted when lightning first struck, but a second bolt hit players as they began leaving the field. Video footage shows eight of them collapsing after a loud crack. The local municipality said Jose de la Cruz, a…

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November 6, 2024

Edu’s departure won’t derail Arsenal title bids

Mikel Arteta has vowed Arsenal’s pursuit of glory will not be derailed by the abrupt departure of sporting director Edu. The Gunners confirmed on Monday that Edu had resigned from his position with sources telling ESPN the former Brazil midfielder is in advanced talks to take up a position at the head of a multi-club model involving Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. Edu rejoined the club he made 127 appearances…

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November 6, 2024

Spain floods see Copa games postponed again

Five Copa del Rey games which were postponed after deadly flooding in Valencia have been rescheduled for a second time, as recovery efforts continue in the region. The first round matches — including Valencia’s tie at Parla and Levante’s at Pontevedra — were originally due to take place last week, before devastating flash floods left at least 217 people dead. The ties were initially postponed until this week, but the…

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November 5, 2024

Carlo Ancelotti to go on trial for tax evasionApril 3, 2025
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told a Spanish court on Wednesday that he “never thought about committing fraud” as he gave evidence in a trial in which he’s accused of failing to pay over €1 million ($1.08m) in taxes. Prosecutors have accused the veteran coach of evading paying tax on his image rights income during… Read more: Carlo Ancelotti to go on trial for tax evasion
Anthony Elanga is proof of how Man United desperately need to improve transfer strategyApril 2, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, England — Anthony Elanga chose a muted celebration after his wonderful solo goal against Manchester United, but the smile that crept over his face gave away the quiet satisfaction of scoring against his former club. Who could blame him? Man United decided Elanga wasn’t good enough when he was allowed to move to Nottingham… Read more: Anthony Elanga is proof of how Man United desperately need to improve transfer strategy
Flick: No luck to Barcelona success this seasonApril 2, 2025
Hansi Flick has said there is no luck to Barcelona success this season but he knows it is trophies that matter as he prepares for Wednesday’s “final before the final” against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey. Barça and Atlético drew 4-4 in the first leg of their Copa semifinal in February and finally… Read more: Flick: No luck to Barcelona success this season
Isco on Antony: We need to crowdfund for himApril 1, 2025
Real Betis midfielder Isco has joked that crowdfunding will be needed to keep Manchester United’s loanee Antony at the club for at least next season. Antony has been a big hit in Spain since joining on loan from United after a difficult first half of the campaign at Old Trafford. However, the loan deal which… Read more: Isco on Antony: We need to crowdfund for him
Haaland’s nightmare game, Napoli back in Serie A title race, RB Leipzig chaos, moreApril 1, 2025
The international break has finished and this weekend brought us plenty to talk about as European club action returned with a bang! Manchester City advanced in the FA Cup despite a game to forget by Erling Haaland, and Napoli took a decisive step back into Serie A’s title race while simultaneously wrecking Milan’s aspirations of… Read more: Haaland’s nightmare game, Napoli back in Serie A title race, RB Leipzig chaos, more
Football Australia: ‘No further action’ on KerrMarch 31, 2025
Sam Kerr has avoided being stripped of the Matildas captaincy after meeting with the Football Australia board, with the striker finally joining the Australian women’s team in camp. The parties met to address Kerr’s recent U.K. court case, where she was found not guilty on one charge of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.… Read more: Football Australia: ‘No further action’ on Kerr
Arsenal name Berta as new sporting directorMarch 31, 2025
Arsenal have appointed Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, the club announced on Sunday. Berta will take on the permanent role, replacing Edu Gasper who resigned in November and has been on a six-month period of gardening leave since. “I am thrilled to be joining Arsenal in what is a hugely exciting period for… Read more: Arsenal name Berta as new sporting director
Transfer rumors, news: Leipzig want Jobe Bellingham amid links to Chelsea and othersMarch 30, 2025
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko could be moving to the Premier League, while Man United have targeted his teammate Xavi Simons. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Sources: Griezmann to delay Atleti exit… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Leipzig want Jobe Bellingham amid links to Chelsea and others
Iraola ‘happy’ at Bournemouth amid Spurs talkMarch 30, 2025
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said he is happy at the south coast side and is hoping to make history at the club as they chase their first major trophy, amid speculation linking the Spaniard with a move to Tottenham Hotspur. With Spurs languishing 14th in the Premier League after 29 matches and bowing out of… Read more: Iraola ‘happy’ at Bournemouth amid Spurs talk
Ronaldo to lead CONMEBOL anti-racism task forceMarch 29, 2025
Brazil’s two-time World Cup winner Ronaldo Nazario will lead a special task force created to try to eradicate racism, discrimination, and violence in South American soccer, the sport’s continental governing body said Thursday. “Its mission will be to design policies and establish prevention and sanction mechanisms that contribute to eradicating these behaviors that affect both… Read more: Ronaldo to lead CONMEBOL anti-racism task force