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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

Slot: United quality, not Madrid links affected TAA

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot disagreed with the idea that Trent Alexander-Arnold’s lacklustre display in his team’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United came as a result of speculation linking the full-back with a move to Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold, alongside teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, is out of contract at the end of the season and sources have told ESPN he is Madrid’s top defensive target following a long-term…

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January 6, 2025

Man United’s well-earned draw at Liverpool gives Amorim hope

LIVERPOOL, England — Amad scored a late equaliser to end Manchester United’s three-game losing streak and seal a 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday that put the brakes on Liverpool’s procession towards the Premier League title. Having taken the lead through Lisandro Martínez early in the second half, a Cody Gakpo equaliser and Mohamed Salah penalty turned the game in Liverpool’s favour as Arne Slot’s side looked set to deepen…

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January 6, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool look at Forest’s Anderson

Liverpool are tracking Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, while Mohamed Salah’s agents are in continuous contact with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City have made an offer to sign Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – LaLiga deny Barcelona’s Dani Olmo, Pau Víctor re-registration – Salah on Liverpool…

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January 5, 2025

Why Barcelona can’t play Dani Olmo or Pau Victor … for now

BARCELONA — There was applause in Barcelona’s offices on Friday as a first payment of €28 million from the €100m sale of VIP boxes at Spotify Camp Nou arrived. Though the stadium is not yet operational, as it is being renovated ahead of a partial reopening later this year, Barça had hoped the money raised would serve to register star signing Dani Olmo and young forward Pau Víctor with LaLiga…

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January 5, 2025

Maresca: Jackson in ‘bad moment’ after costly redJune 21, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson apologised to his teammates and the club’s fans after picking up his second red card in four matches as the Blues lost 3-1 to Flamengo at the Club World Cup. Pedro Neto gave Maresca’s side a 13th-minute lead in Philadelphia but six second-half minutes changed the game as Bruno… Read more: Maresca: Jackson in ‘bad moment’ after costly red
‘He can do anything’: Why Liverpool spent big to sign WirtzJune 21, 2025
Even Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso couldn’t believe it. After watching Florian Wirtz dance through a crowd of SC Freiburg defenders in October 2023 to give his side a precious lead on their way to the Bundesliga title, the former Spain international simply raised his eyebrows on the touchline. It was a quiet acknowledgment of… Read more: ‘He can do anything’: Why Liverpool spent big to sign Wirtz
Tottenham fined for anti-gay chants vs. UnitedJune 20, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur were fined £75,000 ($100,710) by the Football Association on Thursday for crowd misconduct after the club’s supporters were heard making anti-gay chants during their Premier League match at Manchester United in September. The club condemned the incident at the time and said they were working with local police and stadium security to identify… Read more: Tottenham fined for anti-gay chants vs. United
Is the Club World Cup important? Yes, just ask the South American teamsJune 20, 2025
The videos keep rolling across your social feeds: Boca Juniors fans on the beach in Miami, while Palmeiras fans light up Times Square. You’ll hear it in the stands and see it in the scenes, too: River Plate fans belting out songs in Seattle and Flamengo supporters roaring during the individual player introductions. The FIFA… Read more: Is the Club World Cup important? Yes, just ask the South American teams
Pep laments ‘unnecessary’ Lewis red in City winJune 19, 2025
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola described Rico Lewis’ 88th-minute red card in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Wydad AC as an “unnecessary” decision by the referee. City opened their Club World Cup campaign in Philadelphia with a comfortable victory courtesy of first-half goals from Phil Foden and Jérémy Doku. However, the game ended on a sour… Read more: Pep laments ‘unnecessary’ Lewis red in City win
Mudryk faces up to 4-year ban after doping chargeJune 19, 2025
Mykhailo Mudryk is facing a potential ban of up to four years after the Football Association charged the Chelsea winger with a doping offence. The 24-year-old was provisionally suspended in December having tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance named meldonium. The Blues were awaiting the results of a ‘B’ sample test to support or contradict… Read more: Mudryk faces up to 4-year ban after doping charge
LaLiga prez wants Club World Cup ‘eliminated’June 18, 2025
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has doubled down on his criticism of FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup, saying it’s his objective to “eliminate” the competition from the football calendar. Tebas said last week the tournament is “completely absurd” and went one step further on Tuesday after watching 25 minutes of Chelsea’s 2-0 win over LAFC, which… Read more: LaLiga prez wants Club World Cup ‘eliminated’
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea keeping tabs on Lyon’s FofanaJune 18, 2025
Chelsea have initiated contact with Lyon’s Malick Fofana, while Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in signing former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s summer window grades – Sources: Man United hold talks with… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea keeping tabs on Lyon’s Fofana
4 guilty of hate crimes for Vinícius threatsJune 17, 2025
Four people have been sentenced to between 14 and 22 months in prison for hate crimes and threats committed against Vinícius Júnior before a Copa del Rey tie between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid in January 2023. The charges relate to the hanging of a doll wearing Real Madrid forward Vinícius’s shirt from a bridge… Read more: 4 guilty of hate crimes for Vinícius threats
The next Neymar, called ‘Messinho’: Is Estêvão ready for Chelsea?June 17, 2025
In April last year, Brazil’s latest wonderkid made his first start. Estêvão was in Palmeiras’ lineup for a Copa Libertadores match against a small Uruguayan side called Liverpool. That night, he offered plenty of hints that in the near future he might be doing battle with a much bigger club of the same name. That… Read more: The next Neymar, called ‘Messinho’: Is Estêvão ready for Chelsea?