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Transfer rumors, news: Alexander-Arnold wants Real Madrid move

Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly made his mind up — he’s going to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid, while Barcelona are considering a move for AC Milan’s Rafael Leão. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Ronaldo: If I owned Man United, I would fix issues – Barça’s Dani Olmo registration rejected…

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December 29, 2024

Liverpool GK Alisson urges team to ‘create history’

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has said Arne Slot’s side have the “quality to achieve something special” this season and has called on his teammates to “create their own history” at the club. The Merseyside club are six points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a game in hand, having also won all of their games in the revamped Champions League and secured passage to the semifinals…

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December 29, 2024

Amorim on job pressure: At Utd, you’re never safe

Ruben Amorim has accepted his job will be “in danger” for as long as Manchester United’s poor run of form continues. United lost their third straight game with a 2-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day. Amorim has had little time to work with his players since taking over from Erik ten Hag in November. But despite the mitigating factors which have contributed to a run of five defeats…

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December 28, 2024

Ronaldo: If I owned Man United, I would fix issues

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that Manchester United’s problems are not down to new manager Ruben Amorim, and believes he would be able to fix them if he was the club’s owner. Amorim has lost five of his 10 games in charge of United — including four of the past five in the Premier League — and said ahead of the next game against Newcastle United that his job is not…

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December 28, 2024

Fletcher gives Wrexham win after Mullin stunner

Expert recap and game analysis of the Wrexham vs. Blackpool English League One game from December 26, 2024 on ESPN.

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December 27, 2024

Soccer’s best of 2024: Players of the year, best goal, games, more

Welcome to the end-of-year awards! From best players and best teams in the men’s and women’s game to the best celebration of the year, I’ll reveal my winners from 2024. A reminder that these awards take only the calendar year into consideration. So even though last season plays a factor, these awards mainly pay tribute to performances and achievements over this calendar year. Now let’s begin. This was a tough…

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December 27, 2024

Ange: New UCL format makes transfers harder

Ange Postecoglou has suggested the extended format of European competitions will make signing players in the January transfer window more difficult. The Spurs boss is keen on bolstering his options after bemoaning the absence of ten first-team players, forcing him to field back-up goalkeeper Fraser Forster, out-of-favour defender Djed Spence and right-back Archie Gray as a makeshift centre-back in Sunday’s 6-3 home defeat to Liverpool. Spurs are looking to sign…

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December 26, 2024

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern Munich short list Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens

Manchester United weigh-up a January move for Victor Osimhen, while Bayern Munich short list Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Source: No pressure on Amorim to pick Rashford – Arsenal’s Saka out for ‘many weeks’ with injury – Chelsea’s Enzo finally ‘feeling good’ under Maresca –…

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December 25, 2024

Transfer rumors, news: Man United considering Osimhen swoop

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December 25, 2024

Atletico’s Barcelona heist, Liverpool thump Spurs, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend

The final weekend before Christmas brought plenty of gifts for us across Europe’s Big Five leagues. In LaLiga, Atlético Madrid came back from 1-0 down to stun Barcelona 2-1 and take top spot heading into a brief winter break. In the Premier League, Liverpool took full advantage of Tottenham’s self-destructive tendencies to take home a 6-3 win and a four-point lead over Chelsea with a game in hand at the…

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December 24, 2024

Gavi doubles down on critics: ‘They have no idea’June 5, 2025
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has doubled down on his claim that his critics have “f—— no idea” how good he is, saying people hate him for his style of play. Gavi, 20, first lashed out at his detractors in April, expressing his belief that his ability with the ball is ignored because of his tenacity off… Read more: Gavi doubles down on critics: ‘They have no idea’
Report: Brailsford to scale back Man United roleJune 5, 2025
Manchester United’s football operations are undergoing yet more change with one of the club’s key figures Dave Brailsford scaling back his role, a source familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the information has not been made public. Brailsford, who was credited for his role… Read more: Report: Brailsford to scale back Man United role
Is the future of soccer in new, chaotic tournaments fueled by viral moments and celebrities?June 4, 2025
Feeling more like a nightclub than Old Trafford, music bumped through speakers as former Manchester United midfielder Josh Harrop walked into a concert-like atmosphere in London’s Copper Box Arena. The referee threw the ball into the air as an airhorn went off and social media influencers recorded the videos on their phones a few feet… Read more: Is the future of soccer in new, chaotic tournaments fueled by viral moments and celebrities?
Peyton Manning joins Denver NWSL ownershipJune 4, 2025
Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning has joined the ownership group of the Denver NWSL expansion franchise that will begin play next year. Manning is a five-time NFL MVP and a two-time Super Bowl champion who played his final four seasons with the Denver Broncos, retiring in 2016 shortly after leading the team to a… Read more: Peyton Manning joins Denver NWSL ownership
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Man United and Spurs all want £55m DiblingJune 3, 2025
Four of the Premier League’s biggest clubs are ready to battle for the signature of Southampton winger Tyler Dibling, while Antonio Rüdiger is set to spurn the Saudi Pro League to extend his stay at Real Madrid. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Man United and Spurs all want £55m Dibling
Qatar’s PSG mission has been accomplished with Champions League win. Now what?June 3, 2025
MUNICH, Germany — Paris Saint Germain’s Champions League win means the club, and the city, are now (even more) officially on the football map. Now what? Saturday night’s 5-0 humiliation of Inter wasn’t just PSG’s initiation into the big time, but it also opens new horizons for just where this club might go. (They’ve spent… Read more: Qatar’s PSG mission has been accomplished with Champions League win. Now what?
Doué pips Yamal to Champions League awardJune 2, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain winger Désiré Doué beat Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to win the Champions League Young Player of the Season award after scoring twice in his side’s 5-0 final win over Inter Milan on Saturday. Both teenagers — slated as perhaps the two best young players in world football — made the team of the season.… Read more: Doué pips Yamal to Champions League award
How PSG ended years of continental heartbreak to win the Champions LeagueJune 2, 2025
When Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) became Paris Saint-Germain’s majority owner in 2011, the club was Europe’s 48th best, according to the numbers at EloFootball.com. And this was a major improvement — it was 90th a year earlier. PSG had just finished fourth in Ligue 1, their best placement in more than a decade. They had… Read more: How PSG ended years of continental heartbreak to win the Champions League
Madrid pip United as world’s most valuable clubJune 1, 2025
LaLiga side Real Madrid topped the list of the most valuable football teams in the world for the fourth year in a row with a valuation of $6.75 billion, business magazine Forbes has said. Real became the first football club to bring in a billion dollars in a single year after they posted a record… Read more: Madrid pip United as world’s most valuable club
PSG humiliate Inter Milan in most lopsided Champions League final ever as Doué steals spotlightJune 1, 2025
MUNICH — Paris Saint-Germain won their first Champions League title by humiliating Inter Milan with a rampant 5-0 victory on Saturday. PSG completed a league, cup and Champions League treble on a night when 19-year-old forward Désiré Doué announced himself to the world with a two-goal performance. Who needs Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé… Read more: PSG humiliate Inter Milan in most lopsided Champions League final ever as Doué steals spotlight